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Identical twin study shows a vegan diet can improve cardiovascular health in weeks

The key is eating more plants.

New dental treatment may finally replace horrible root canals

This is the medical breakthrough people were rooting for all along.

"Walking pneumonia" is on the rise in China and we're all just a bit anxious

This does not bear all the foreboding signs that COVID-19 did, but it's still concerning.

Scientists sequence genomes of over 100 magic mushroom strains to make 'designer shrooms'

The insights open the way for tailored mental health treatments and advanced cultivation techniques.

Scientists create healing microbots made of human skin cells

Scientists have developed free-swimming biological robots using human tracheal cells. These tiny machines can heal your body from the inside.

Scientists age and de-age mice at will: a new paradigm for reversing aging

Harvard researchers show aging may be reversible via epigenetics.

Not all sitting is equal: Watching TV increases depression risk by 43%, unlike desk work or driving

Sedentarism is considered bad for both for body and mind. But recent research highlights the particularly negative effects of mentally-passive activities versus more mentally-active behavior.

Does soccer heading cause measurable brain damage? This study suggests so

Football fans all over the world — we've got a warning.

AI generates medical notes indistinguishable from human doctors

It could free doctors from the boring but critically important task of writing notes for patients.

Hearing the unseen: device translates pictures into sound, allowing blind people to 'hear' faces

The new device converts images into sounds, enabling blind people to identify faces using auditory cues.

Coal particle pollution is twice as deadly as that from other sources

Pollution from coal-fired power plants is much more deadly than previously thought. But there is also some very good news.

COVID-19 may cause brain fog by forming 'zombie' cells. Scientists found drugs that may reverse it

Researchers find four drugs that reverse COVID-19-induced brain aging by targeting 'zombie' cells."

Babies as young as four months may have self-awareness

These may be the baby steps towards unraveling the origin of human consciousness.

Scientists invent toothpaste that could save you from severe peanut allergy reactions

Scientists added peanut-protein to a toothpaste and tested it on adults with peanut allergies. Here's what happened next.

After decades, we finally have a new drug to fight super-gonorrhea

A desperately needed new antibiotic for gonorrhea infections could soon be on the way.

Scientists uncork the mystery of the dreaded 'red wine headaches'

We may finally know why drinking even a single glass of wine can sometimes cause a headache.

The birth of the world’s first chimeric monkey

The monkey chimera is created from pluripotent stem cells and contains two distinct sets of DNA.

Compression socks: more than just a tight fit, an important tool

Compression socks transition from medical use to enhancing athletic performance and comfort.

Around 1 in 5 children in the US are taking melatonin for sleeping -- and it's not even clear if it works

There's been a huge increase in the use of this hormone.

Scientists 3D print human skin with hair follicles

It could transform medical and cosmetic research.

From neurodegenerative diseases to COVID-19: the inconspicuous tools that are changing medicine

Multi-mode microplate readers are vital yet underrecognized tools in scientific research, essential for advancing our understanding of diseases like Alzheimer's and COVID-19.

What Beethoven's DNA reveals about his death, health and family

Research explores Beethoven's heritage through his DNA.

Most ultra-processed food is bad. But there are some big exceptions

Study suggests considering all UPF products as bad for health is unwise.

Tai Chi really boosts your memory — especially this type

Adults can reap the benefits of this ancient martial art.

This man received the world's first eye transplant — but we don't know yet if he'll be able to see

An unprecedented surgery raises many hopes and questions.

Adolescent brains exposed to THC are at higher risk of psychiatric disorders

THC exposure during adolescence may cause microglial cell death and brain changes, increasing schizophrenia risks in genetically susceptible individuals.

UK startup launches tampon that can test for STIs like gonorrhea

It can be a helpful tool for those anxious or embarrassed about getting a test at a clinic

Four science-backed ways to fight balding

Most hair loss products don't work. Here's what the science says so far instead.

The vampire viruses replicating by latching onto other viruses

As if viruses weren't frightening enough!

The risk of viral infection peaks within five seconds of passing an infected person

Can you hold your breath for 5 seconds?

6 ways digital technologies are already saving improving healthcare now

The future of healthcare is looking pretty different from what we're familiar with.

Mice get depressed when they lose their social status — just like humans

High-ranking mice are more prone to depression. Could the same be true for humans?

New lab-on-a-chip test device can identify viruses within three minutes

It’s fast, low-cost and uses techniques previously reserved for lab-based PCR tests.

Researchers are rushing to cryofreeze at-risk plants and save them from extinction

Native plants in Australia are in grave danger due to a fungal disease. Here is how cryopreservation might save them.

Scientists make new antibiotics from Neanderthal DNA

It's like Jurassic Park, only with antibiotics.

Functional fitness in your 20s and 30s can help you stay ready for anything — and many exercises can help you achieve it

Do you know about functional fitness?

We knew it: Hearing bad grammar can cause physical stress

When you hear bad 'grammer', your body tenses up and gets stressed out.

Our ancestors interbred with Denisovans and left us with extra mental health problems

Our ancestors left us an interesting legacy.

Why your skin feels tight after you clean it — and soft after you use moisturizer

Your skin isn't lying to you.

Nearly 90% of herbal sports supplements have inaccurate labels. One in ten contains prohibited substances

The labels of sports supplements are not what they seem to be.

What are the most injury-prone sports? Most are safer than you think

Study reveals that the benefits of most sports, including those seen as dangerous, far outweigh the slim chance of injury – but which activities top the list?

Futuristic bionic hand syncs with the brain and skeleton, bridging robotics and biology

This artificial hand has transformed the life of a women living with a below elbow amputation. Can it bring the same positive change for others?

In pain? Your favorite bittersweet tunes could work literally like medicine

Your favorite "bittersweet and emotional" songs were found to work best against physical pain.

Vaccine targets the deadliest hospital superbugs that are immune to antibiotics

Could one vaccine protect patients from the many lethal superbugs in hospitals?

The nightmare that keeps Anthony Fauci up at night: Why we mustn't forget

We must remember the pandemic and the lessons it brought.

Ancient Europeans ate seaweed thousands of years before it became a trendy 'superfood'

Seaweed was popular in Europe long before it became a hit in Asia.

To snooze or not to snooze? The unexpected benefits of lingering in bed a little longer

Making the most of those extra morning moments might be beneficial, new research suggests.

Beyond the Storm: Hurricane Ian Boosted Threat of Flesh Eating Bacteria

From Florida to New York, these "flesh-eating" infections are on the rise.

MDMA and talk therapy shows tremendous promise against PTSD

The illegal drug is stepping more and more into the medical spotlight.

A sixth sense of taste? Scientists find new flavor in salty licorice

Recent research from the University of Southern California suggests there might be a new flavor distinct from the traditionally recognized tastes.

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