Enjoying close relationships with friends and family is good for heart health. Credit: pixabayA recent study reveals that maintaining close relationships with family and friends, enabling open discussions about personal matters, can decrease heart disease risk by up to 30%. This research underscores the importance of avoiding social isolation to protect heart health....
Credit: PixabayA research team at Osaka University is launching an investigator-initiated clinical trial for patients with refractory prostate cancer, following the successful development and animal model efficacy confirmation of a new alpha-ray therapeutic agent, [At-211] PSMA-5. This will mark the world's first in-human clinical trial using [At-211] PSMA-5.Prostate cancer is increasing globally and...
Properly spacing protein intake while intermittent fasting could be key to unlocking even more benefits from the eating planDepositphotosTime-restricted eating has proven beneficial in several ways. A new study from Arizona State University (ASU) reveals that pairing it with a specific protein intake pattern can enhance weight loss and improve the gut microbiome.Among diet...
Credit: PixabayMenstruation frequently entails discomfort as the uterus readies for shedding. However, for certain individuals, the effects can be severe.Approximately 5 to 8 percent of women endure moderate to severe symptoms that significantly impair their daily lives, mental well-being, and normal functioning.These conditions, known as premenstrual disorders (PMDs), affect millions of women worldwide....
Having a tattoo increases the risk of developing cancer. Credit: PixabayA recent study indicates that regardless of its size, getting a tattoo elevates the risk of developing lymphoma by 21%. The researchers emphasize that their aim isn't to discourage people from getting tattoos but to ensure the safety of the procedure.Tattoos have become increasingly...
Early introduction of peanuts in infants leads to a 71% reduction in adolescent peanut allergy risk, a groundbreaking study reveals. Credit: PixabayA long-term study from King’s College London highlights that introducing peanuts into infants' diets as early as four months significantly decreases the chances of developing a peanut allergy in adolescence. The research...
Promising discovery targets sperm to create temporary sterility, with no other side effects. Credit: PixabayResearchers are advancing toward a non-hormonal, reversible, and safe male contraceptive by effectively targeting a key protein involved in sperm fertility. Temporarily inhibiting this protein would allow men to control their contraceptive window, similar to oral contraceptives for women, but...
A flu inhibitor would essentially work like a biological stop sign, preventing the virus from using the human body as a vectorDepositophotosPicture a realm where flu is nonexistent, where regular vaccinations are unnecessary, and where we could even eradicate the virus from our bodies if we're already infected. This is the goal researchers are...
Credit: DepositphotosFor a vaccine to be effective, it must stimulate the production of antibodies in those immunized, which are ready to neutralize future infections. To be considered safe, it should achieve this in most individuals without causing significant side effects or adverse reactions.A new HIV vaccine candidate is navigating familiar challenges in early-stage clinical...
Scientists in China have developed a new chemical mix that can allow brain tissue to be frozen and thawed without damage. Credit: DepositphotosIn promising developments for future leaders in animation, a potential method for reviving frozen brains without causing damage may be on the horizon. Chinese scientists have created a new chemical mixture that...
