Credit: DepositphotosWhen thinking about lung cancer risk, most people likely associate it with smoking or air pollution. However, recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between the disease and the quality of our diets.Glycogen's Role in Lung Cancer DevelopmentResearchers from the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky have identified that glycogen, a...
Credit: DepositphotosA new type of chewing gum has shown the potential to "trap" and neutralize certain influenza and herpes viruses, based on recent studies conducted by scientists from the US and Finland.Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), which are responsible for causing oral herpes, are among the most widespread infections globally....
Credit: PixabayStimming, short for "self-stimulatory behavior," is a self-soothing activity often observed in autistic individuals. It includes repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is typically classified in medical literature under "rigid and repetitive behavior."This perspective often portrays stimming negatively, leading health professionals, teachers, and even parents to try to prevent it. However, stimming is...
Researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco connect their subject Ann's brain implant to the voice synthesizer computerNoah Berger / UC RegentsResearchers from California have created an AI-driven system that enables paralyzed individuals to speak naturally in real time, using their own voices.The innovative technology developed by teams from the University of California,...
(pixelshot/Canva)Chewing gum releases hundreds of plastic fragments into the mouth, researchers found, adding to concerns about microplastic exposure.A study analyzed saliva after chewing various gum brands, revealing each gram released around 100 microplastic fragments—some over 600. Frequent chewers could ingest up to 30,000 microplastics annually.However, lead researcher Sanjay Mohanty emphasized that chewing gum is...
Scientists have proposed an innovative approach to control mosquito populations and combat malaria: adding a drug to human blood that is toxic to insects, so that when mosquitoes feed on this blood, it marks their last meal.The drug in question is nitisinone, and a proof-of-concept study led by a team from the Liverpool School...
Gum gets some of its chewiness from polymers similar to those used in car tires. Credit: DepositphotosResearchers reported on Tuesday that chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic particles directly into the mouth, while also highlighting the environmental pollution caused by the rubber-based treat.This small study comes amid growing evidence of microplastics—tiny plastic fragments—being...
Credit: PixabayMany people fear injection needles, especially the large ones required for long-term medications. These drugs often need high doses delivered through thick needles because they contain polymers that form medication depots under the skin. The polymer content can range from 23% to 98% of the injection’s weight, making the process even more daunting.To...
Credit: PixabayA meta-analysis of over 100 studies found no evidence that a woman’s cognitive abilities fluctuate throughout her menstrual cycle.While conditions such as PMDD, dysmenorrhea, and endometriosis can be severely debilitating—especially when individuals lack social support—ordinary menstruation does not seem to affect cognitive function as commonly believed.Historical Bias and Research GapsResearch in this field...
Credit: DepositphotosDonating blood on a regular basis not only helps save others, but it may also enhance your own blood’s health at a genetic level, according to a new study.A team of international researchers compared blood samples from 217 men who had donated blood over 100 times to those from 212 men who had...
