Credit: PixabayReducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life may decrease the risk of chronic diseases, according to a wartime study. Researchers from the University of Southern California, the University of California, Berkeley, and McGill University in Canada used a UK database to investigate the long-term effects of sugar consumption from early...
This bioelectronic device delivers gentle electrical signals to bacteria that prevents the formation of biofilm, stopping dangerous infectionsUniversity of Chicago/University of California San DiegoNeed for Innovative Infection ControlAs antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to proliferate, we need innovative methods to combat infections. A new patch offers a promising solution. By delivering a gentle electric shock, this...
Credit: PixabayResearchers are piecing together the complex relationship between gut health and Alzheimer's disease, revealing yet another connection between our digestive system and brain function. Animal studies have shown that gut microbes can transmit Alzheimer's to young mice, reinforcing this link.Furthermore, a 2023 study supports the idea that inflammation may be the mechanism behind...
Credit: PixabayThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reported on Wednesday that it had identified hazardous, banned chemicals in hundreds of cosmetic products sold throughout Europe.Moreover, the Helsinki-based agency inspected nearly 4,500 cosmetic products across 13 European countries, discovering that six percent—or 285 products—contained substances prohibited for their harmful health effects.Hazardous Chemicals Found Across a Range...
A patient with encephalitis lethargica in 1925. (Public Domain Mark/Wellcome Collection)In the film Awakenings, Robert De Niro's character laments, "People have forgotten what life is all about" after he revives from a 30-year shutdown state. This film, based on Dr. Oliver Sacks' true story, explores the lives of individuals impacted by encephalitis lethargica, or "sleepy...
Taking melatonin at the right time, in the right dose, could get you a solid night's sleep, says a new study~. Credit: PixabayMelatonin is a well-known supplement for individuals who have difficulty achieving restful sleep. However, determining the right dosage and the ideal time to take it has often involved trial and error. A...
Image from PixabayGout is often linked to poor diet and drinking habits, but new research reveals genetics as a stronger factor in developing the condition than previously believed. In a major study, researchers analyzed genetic data from 2.6 million individuals, including 120,295 with this disease, identifying 377 DNA regions associated with the condition—149 of...
Credit: PixabayA recent survey of approximately 1,000 UK general practitioners found that one in five doctors use generative AI tools—such as OpenAI's ChatGPT or Google's Gemini—to support clinical practice.Doctors reported using generative AI for tasks like creating documentation after appointments, assisting in clinical decision-making, and delivering patient information—such as easy-to-understand discharge summaries and treatment...
Credit: PixabayThe desire for biological children (conception) is deeply ingrained in many people, especially those facing infertility, which makes the allure of simple solutions hard to resist. This may explain why "the Mucinex method" has gained traction on social media.On TikTok, many women credit their successful conceptions to Mucinex, a common cough and cold...
Credit: PixabayNanoplastics’ Impact on Antibiotic Absorption and ResistanceA recent study reveals that nanoplastics—tiny plastic particles smaller than 0.001 millimeters—can interfere with the body’s ability to absorb antibiotics and may even encourage the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.Researchers from the University of Vienna, University of Bonn, and University of Debrecen used molecular models to examine the...
