Health
Say ‘aah’ and get a diagnosis on the spot: is this the future of health?
A computer algorithm has achieved a 98% accuracy in predicting different diseases by analysing the colour of the human tongue.Credit:...
Pink elephants in the brain?
Our brain interprets visual information by combining what we see with what we already know. A study published in the...
Brain electrical stimulation suppresses appetite. A new frontier in obesity treatment?
The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr....
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
PHILADELPHIA – With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that July...
Detroit research team to investigate fear of falling in MS patients
DETROIT — Taylor Takla, a Ph.D. candidate in the translational neuroscience program in Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, recently...
Looking to boost your heart health? Try a baked potato
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower...
Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality
Strawberries, treasured for their flavor and health benefits, have been at the forefront of breeding programs targeting enhanced sensory and...
The threat of mpox has returned, but public knowledge about it has declined
PHILADELPHIA – It has been two years since the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over an outbreak...
Cutting a few calories won’t hurt your workout
A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn’t deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains...
The long-lasting impact of war on global diabetes prevalence
— The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has led to severe humanitarian crises, including widespread food shortages. According to the...
Want to feel less stressed? Try the Mediterranean diet
Following the Mediterranean diet versus the traditional Western diet might make you feel like you’re under less stress, according to...
Children can inherit early aging symptoms from parents who abuse alcohol, researchers find
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that parents who struggle with...
Alcohol use in older adults doubles risk of brain bleeds from falls
Nationally, falls remain the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults and are the leading cause...
Recurrent wheezing in children linked to ‘silent’ viral infections
Nearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing have “silent” lung infections that would be better treated with antiviral medications...
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