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Your Brain Gives Off a Hidden Glow and Scientists Are Working to Decode It

Many creatures on Earth are known to emit visible light, but humans typically aren’t thought to be among them. However, that assumption might not be entirely accurate. As far back as 1923, research has shown that humans give off faint light—luminescence at frequencies that, while technically visible, are far too dim for the human eye […]

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Major Milestone: FDA Greenlights Biannual HIV Prevention Injection

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gilead Sciences’ twice-a-year injectable medication for HIV prevention, a development the company has called a major leap forward in the battle against the virus. While pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been available for over a decade, most options require daily oral dosing, limiting their overall impact on

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Groundbreaking Trial for “Undruggable” Cancer Target Set to Begin

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

A breakthrough cancer therapy aimed at treating so-called “undruggable” cancers is scheduled to enter human trials in 2025. This innovative treatment targets tumors driven by the MYC oncogene and its associated protein, with the goal of slowing tumor growth and improving treatment outcomes. The Role of the MYC Oncogene in Cancer Progression The MYC gene

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Eye Injection Restores Vision in Mice – Human Trials on the Horizon

Healthcare / Jorge Paka

A groundbreaking therapy has enabled damaged retinal cells to regenerate. Though the research was conducted in mice, the biological pathways are shared with humans, offering promising potential for treating certain forms of blindness. A Rare but Leading Cause of Inherited Blindness Retinitis pigmentosa, while relatively rare, affects about 1.5 million people globally and is the

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More People Regret Having Children than Gender-Affirming Surgery

Healthcare / Jorge Paka

A recent study found that fewer than 1% of transgender individuals regret undergoing gender-affirming surgery—a rate much lower than the regret reported for having children, getting tattoos, or having plastic surgery. Understanding Regret in the Context of Gender-Affirming Surgery Regret is a negative emotion marked by disappointment, sadness, or remorse about a past decision, often

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A Bioengineered Tooth Grows in Place, Resembling a Natural one in Look and Feel

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Dental implants may resemble real teeth, but they aren’t true replacements in terms of structure or function. Now, researchers have created a groundbreaking new implant that integrates with the gum tissue and connects with existing nerves, closely imitating a natural tooth’s appearance and performance. Even better, the procedure is simpler and less invasive—no bone drilling

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Why Can Some People Function on Less Sleep? Genetics May Hold the Key

Healthcare, Medicine / Ngoma Manuel

Ever wonder why some people wake up refreshed after just a few hours of sleep, while others can’t function without a full eight? Take former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher—she famously slept only four hours a night, working late and rising early without missing a beat. For the average person, though, that kind of routine

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Fruit Flies and Cocaine: Unlikely Allies in Addiction Research

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

Genetically modified fruit flies can develop a dependence on cocaine in just 16 hours—a breakthrough that could transform how we study and treat substance addiction. In a surprising twist for addiction research, a team at the University of Utah has genetically engineered fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The study, led by Dr.

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Experimental Therapy Extends Cancer Patients’ Lives by 40% in Clinical Trial

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

A cutting-edge treatment aimed at combating some of the most aggressive forms of stomach cancer has shown encouraging results in a phase 2 clinical trial, offering significant tumor reduction and extended survival times. Harnessing the Body’s Own Defenses The approach uses a type of CAR T cell immunotherapy, in which a patient’s own immune cells

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Certain Types of Birth Control May Raise Stroke Risk

Healthcare, Medicine, Pharmacy / Jorge Paka

For millions of women, combined hormonal contraceptives are a routine part of life, offering a reliable and convenient way to prevent pregnancy and regulate menstrual cycles. However, new research is highlighting a serious, often underestimated concern: the risk of stroke. Data presented at the European Stroke Organisation Conference suggests that combined oral contraceptives—those containing both

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