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Nanowarming Technique Revolutionizes Organ Transplantation

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A new two-step method that utilizes nanoscale magnetic rods to safely rewarm frozen tissues could improve the long-term preservation of donor organs. This technique offers an alternative to existing time-restricted methods and opens the door to more life-saving transplants. Vitrification allows for long-term, damage-free preservation of organs by keeping fluids in a glass-like, amorphous state, […]

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WHO Study: Mobile Phones Not Linked to Brain Cancer

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A systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization and published in Environment International today found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. The Safety of Mobile Phones and Radio Waves Mobile phones, which are often held close to the head during use, emit radio waves, a type of non-ionizing radiation. This has

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Our Gut Microbiomes may be Hiding Promising New Antibiotics

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Bacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics more quickly than new drugs can be created, so scientists are exploring the human gut—a highly competitive environment with about 100 trillion microbes—to find potential components for combating diseases. Researchers in the US examined the gut microbiomes of 1,773 individuals, analyzing 444,054 proteins that had been previously identified for

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Nanoparticles Make At-Home Stress Testing Possible

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Researchers have developed a sensor using nanoparticles that can specifically detect cortisol levels, a key stress biomarker, with greater reliability than current methods. This affordable and easily replicable device moves us closer to being able to test stress levels at home. Stress is a common challenge for many individuals. Whether triggered by work, personal situations,

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Wearable Device Eases Pain and Depression in 40 Minutes

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A head-mounted ultrasound device has recently undergone two human trials, demonstrating its potential to alleviate pain and depression effectively. The device, named the Diadem, was developed by researchers at the University of Utah and resembles an elaborate headphone band. It employs neuromodulation, using ultrasonic waves to target specific brain areas. For these trials, it focused

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Diet and Exercise Can Outsmart Genetic Diabetes Risk

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Although genetics play a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes, genes don’t determine everything in life. Lifestyle Changes Can Defy Genetic Predisposition A new study suggests, for the first time, that even those who are genetically predisposed to diabetes can prevent the disease with the right lifestyle choices. A three-year intervention in

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Alcohol Use May Affect Future Generations Pre-Conception

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The environment in which a person lives, including their home, family, and community, influences their health. Researchers examining these social determinants of health are exploring whether genetics or upbringing has a greater impact on an individual’s ability to combat disease. I am a developmental physiologist researching how alcohol consumption impacts fetal development and long-term health.

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US Man Dies from Uncommon Illness After Mosquito Bite

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Health authorities announced on Tuesday that a resident of New Hampshire, a northeastern US state, has died from the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported that an adult from Hampstead, who was hospitalized with severe central nervous system disease, has died from the

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Placebos Can Reduce Anxiety, Even if People Know they’re Fake

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A new study indicates that taking placebo pills, even when people know they have no active ingredients, can still greatly decrease stress, anxiety, and depression. These “non-deceptive placebos” could be an effective method for enhancing mental health. The human brain is a complex, intriguing, and powerful organ, especially when it comes to the placebo effect,

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Newly Found Proteins May Explain Alzheimer’s Devastating Effects

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Despite decades of research, pinpointing the exact cause of brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease has proven challenging. A team from Emory University in the US may have found a crucial piece of the puzzle. Reevaluating Amyloid Beta’s Role in Alzheimer’s Much research has investigated amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer’s, but some now view them as

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