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First Human Receives Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Transplant

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For the first time, a genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully implanted into a living patient. The recipient is reportedly recovering well weeks after the procedure, sparking optimism for a larger supply of transplantable organs in the future. While organ transplants offer life-saving potential, the scarcity of human donors remains a persistent challenge. To […]

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Researchers Reveal Healthier Way to Cook Broccoli

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In recent times, broccoli has become renowned for its abundance of a highly beneficial compound known as sulforaphane. Given preliminary research suggesting its potential in regulating blood sugar and possibly offering anti-cancer properties, the popularity of broccoli supplements is on the rise. However, a study in 2011 revealed that consuming the whole vegetable provides more

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Viagra Cuts Alzheimer’s Risk by Over 50%

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Researchers in the US, through an analysis of medical insurance data combined with laboratory research on the genetic and neurological impacts of sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction often marketed as Viagra, have affirmed the medication’s potential in preventing critical proteins in nerve cells from forming harmful tangles, suggesting its potential as a therapy

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“First plastic proven non-microplastic creating” tested

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A 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 talk and research about microplastics, small bits of plastic that are hard to break down. Researchers

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New Exercise Pill Promises Fitness Benefits sans Exercise

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Researchers 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

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Elon Musk’s Ketamine Endorsement Sparks Controversy

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Elon 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 staunch support

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Keto Diet Day Delay Pre-Alzheimer’s Memory Decline

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New 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 that embracing this diet regimen could serve as a strategy to postpone the emergence

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Key to Lyme Disease Prevention Found in Human Sweat?

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New 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 of Helsinki has revealed that a protein found in human sweat has the ability to hinder the growth

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Anger Can be Managed But Venting Alone Isn’t Effective

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Researchers 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 revealed

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