Credit: PixabayPeople living with diabetes may find renewed hope with a recent scientific breakthrough. Researchers have tested a novel drug therapy in diabetic mice and observed a remarkable 700% increase in insulin-producing cells over three months, effectively reversing the diseaseBreakthrough in Insulin-Producing Cell RegenerationIn diabetes, the body's destruction or damage to beta cells in...
Credit: PixabayRecent research from Monash University underscores the profound impact of early antibiotic exposure on long-term asthma risk.Antibiotics, commonly used to treat infections in early childhood, have been found to disrupt the delicate balance of gut microbiota, potentially heightening susceptibility to asthma later in life. This study has identified a promising avenue: a...
Comprehensive study across four cohorts all showed how plant oils drastically lower disease risk when butter is off the table. Credit: PixabayAlthough it has been widely agreed that olive oil and other plant-based fats are healthier than butter, scientists have now definitively confirmed it by combining multiple diet-intervention studies and previous cohort research, all...
The bones of nursing moms stay strong despite lactation draining them of calcium. A new study in mice hints at why. Crediytt: PixabayGiving birth and caring for a newborn can be tough on a mother's bones. Estrogen, which regulates bone growth, drops sharply after birth, and lactation depletes calcium from the skeleton. However, nursing...
Elenolic acid in olives boosts GLP-1 and PYY hormones. Credit: PixabayA natural compound found in olives has been discovered to reduce blood sugar levels and accelerate weight loss quickly, similar to the effects of drugs like liraglutide and metformin used for diabetes.This discovery could pave the way for developing safe, natural, and affordable...
Mineral powder talc has been widely used in cosmetics and as 'baby powder'DepositphotosThe World Health Organization's cancer research agency issued a critical report on talc, stating it is likely carcinogenic to humans, primarily due to potential asbestos contamination in powders.The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified natural talc as "probably carcinogenic...
Credit: DepositphotoDo you often catch yourself daydreaming, feeling sluggish, or easily losing focus on tasks? You might have Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS).Psychologists first identified CDS in the 1960s and 1970s, noting that some individuals consistently exhibit these traits more than others. But why is it classified as a syndrome instead of a mere personality...
Credit: MICROSTOCKHUB/E+/GETTY IMAGES PLUSPeople who have managed to avoid COVID-19 for over four years may owe their immunity to a newly discovered immune response, according to a recent study. Researchers deliberately exposed volunteers to the virus and found that those with the heightened activity of a little-known immune gene called HLA-DQA2 did not sustain...
Credit: FreepikResearchers from Boston University have developed a promising new AI algorithm that analyzes speech patterns to predict the progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease. This approach could revolutionize early detection and intervention for Alzheimer's, offering hope in managing the disease more effectively.Detection of Alzheimer's Through Speech PatternsNevertheless, despite not fully...
Credit: PixabayLiving longer isn't as simple as taking daily pills. Although vitamin supplements may benefit some conditions, they generally don't help extend lifespan.New research indicates that multivitamins don't extend lifespan, although other studies suggest they may offer health benefits that improve quality of life in older age.Researchers from the US National Institutes of Health...
