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Scientists Create a Skin-Like Bandage that Heals Wounds in 24 Hours

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have created a groundbreaking self-healing hydrogel that replicates the properties of human skin. This advanced material can restore itself by 90% in just four hours and completely within 24 hours, paving the way for innovations in wound care, regenerative medicine, and […]

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Medically, What Does Sleep Talking Signify?

Healthcare, Medicine / Valeriano Ndeyi

Have your family or friends ever told you that you talk while sleeping? No need to feel ashamed! Research shows that over half of people have spoken out loud in their sleep at least once. This phenomenon, known as somniloquy, is surprisingly common and sparks a lot of interest. Many people who talk in their

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How Does Eating Too Many Ultra-Processed Foods Affect your Body?

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — like sodas, snacks, and processed meats — are heavily altered, additive-filled products low in nutrients. They now account for nearly 60% of adults’ and almost 70% of children’s diets in the U.S. Designed to last longer and be more appealing, UPFs reduce overall nutritional quality and often lead to overeating. In

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Harvard Reverses Aging in Monkeys; Human Trials Coming soon

Healthcare, Midwifery / Jorge Paka

In a Moonshots podcast interview, Harvard Medical School genetics professor David Sinclair discussed a once-unthinkable breakthrough — restoring youth to animal cells and tissues. He said human clinical trials are set to start soon. In the discussion, the scientist noted that experiments on mice and green monkeys showed strong potential for substantially reversing aging. “We’ve

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Debate Over Apple Cider Vinegar Casts Doubt On its Weight-Loss Benefits

Healthcare, Medicine / Ngoma Manuel

The authors, the wellness industry, and the journal publisher BMJ Group have been set back after they retracted a widely publicized study that helped fuel the rise of the apple cider vinegar (ACV) trend. Researchers found that the study, which suggested that consuming one to two teaspoons of ACV daily could lead to significant weight

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What We Know and Don’t About Painkillers and Autism

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

There is limited scientific evidence backing the U.S. government’s recent decisions to issue warnings about the use of a common painkiller during pregnancy and to expedite approval of an experimental drug for autism. On Monday, the U.S. government revealed two autism-related measures. First, it plans to update warning labels on the widely used painkiller paracetamol

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Research Uncovers Brain Mechanism That Heals the Body During Sleep

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

During sleep, the body releases ‘growth hormone‘ to repair and strengthen muscles and bones — though the exact mechanisms behind this process have long been unclear. Now, through detailed analysis of brain circuits in mice, a research team led by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has uncovered specific mechanisms and feedback

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Ozempic Rival? New Therapy Reprograms Metabolism for Sustainable Weight Loss

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

Although medications like Ozempic have shown strong results in helping people shed pounds, many patients regain the weight once they stop treatment. A new drug, however, takes a different approach, aiming to deliver longer-lasting results by altering the body’s metabolism. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicity belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists.

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Magnesium, The Microbiome, And Lowering Colon Cancer Risk

Healthcare, Pharmacy / Samilton Santos

A recent clinical trial indicates that magnesium supplements may encourage the growth of gut bacteria capable of slowing colon cancer development – though the effect appears to depend on an individual’s sex and genetic makeup. Colorectal cancer remains a global burden While increased colonoscopy screening has helped reduce colorectal cancer rates, the disease still ranks

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UFRJ Researchers Develop Drug to Reverse Spinal Cord Damage

Healthcare, Medicine / Ngoma Manuel

A 25-year UFRJ study developed polylaminin, a placenta-derived drug that shows promise in regenerating spinal cords. The research, led by Professor Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio, head of the Extracellular Matrix Biology Laboratory at UFRJ’s Institute of Biomedical Sciences, showed that some patients regained partial or full movement after treatment. Polylaminin works by rejuvenating mature neurons

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