A plastic derived from plants underwent nearly complete biodegradation within less than seven months. Credit CanvasA new study found that an algae-based plastic breaks down 97% in compost and water within seven months, even when crushed into tiny particles. Scientists hope this eco-friendly plastic will replace harmful petroleum-based ones. There's been a lot of...
Credit: PixabayResearchers in the US purport to have condensed certain health benefits of exercise into an ingestible pill.Although still in its infancy, this innovative medication has shown promising results in preliminary tests on rodents, harnessing a natural metabolic pathway typically activated by physical activity.When administered daily to mice, the drug, known as SLU-PP-332, appears...
Credit: DepositphotosElon Musk, the owner of X, recently revealed using small doses of ketamine "once every other week" to regulate the "chemical tides" underlying his depression. He believes it aids in breaking free from a "negative frame of mind."This has elicited various responses in the media, including on X (formerly Twitter), ranging from...
Eating a keto diet significantly delayed the onset of mild cognitive impairment Credit: DepositphotosNew research indicates that adhering to a keto diet effectively staved off the mild cognitive impairment commonly associated with the initial phases of Alzheimer's disease. This was achieved by modifying the connectivity and communication patterns among brain cells. The researchers propose...
Spending prolonged hours seated at a desk, whether watching YouTube videos or engaging in gaming activities, may not only negatively impact your heart health but also elevate the likelihood of experiencing erectile dysfunction, as indicated by a study conducted by a team of researchers from China.
It is estimated that around 476,000 Americans could receive a diagnosis of Lyme disease this year. gabort – stock.adobe.comNew hope may be on the horizon in the battle against Lyme disease, an illness transmitted by ticks that can sometimes lead to long-term health problems.A recent study conducted by researchers from MIT and the University...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers have discovered that participating in activities intended to release anger, such as jogging or using a punching bag, is unlikely to effectively reduce anger. Instead, they recommend engaging in activities that lower physical arousal.Anger, an undesirable emotion for many, appears to be increasingly prevalent nowadays due to various factors. A Gallup poll...
Credit: PixaobayThere has been a significant surge in deaths linked to the widely prescribed anxiety medication, pregabalin. In 2018, there were 187 fatalities related to pregabalin in England and Wales. However, by 2022, this number had more than doubled to 441 deaths associated with the drug.Recent media coverage has portrayed these deaths as indicating...
A recent study on mice reveals that microplastics might lead to changes in behavior. Image credited by EuroNewsAccording to a fresh investigation, microplastics could be as prevalent inside the body as they are in the environment.In the study, scientists exposed mice to varying amounts of microplastics through drinking water and observed how these particles...
Genetic variants have been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer in people who eat a lot of red and processed meat. Credit: PixaobayResearchers, aware of the association between consuming red and processed meat and colorectal cancer rates but lacking comprehension of its biological mechanisms, have recently pinpointed two genetic indicators that might...
