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New Synthetic Biomaterial May Repair Hearts, Muscles, and Vocal Cords

Biotechnology, Medicine /

By integrating expertise in chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, researchers at McGill University created a robust biomaterial capable of repairing the heart, muscles, and vocal cords, marking a significant breakthrough in regenerative medicine. “Recovery after heart damage is often prolonged and complex. Repair is difficult because the tissue must endure constant motion from the beating […]

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New “Molecular Glue” Gel Shows Promise for Treating Permanent Voice Loss

Healthcare, Medicine /

A newly developed hydrogel may provide a durable, minimally invasive treatment for vocal cord injuries. Scientists at McGill University have created a novel hydrogel that could potentially repair damaged vocal cords. Initial findings indicate the material might provide a more durable treatment for those who experience voice loss due to injury. Scarring of the vocal

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Intense Exercise Improves Muscle Performance in Patients With a Rare Autoimmune Condition

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Medicine /

High-intensity interval training is more effective than standard home exercise at improving fitness in patients with inflammatory muscle disease. A new eBioMedicine study from Karolinska Institutet reports that high-intensity interval training leads to greater gains in physical fitness and muscle endurance than standard home-based exercise in people recently diagnosed with inflammatory muscle disease. Idiopathic inflammatory

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Study Reveals Genes that Allow One to be Obese and Metabolically Healthy

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Doctors have long warned that excess weight raises the risk of serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. But a new study suggests that this understanding may… Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine in New York and the University of Copenhagen examined genetic data from over 450,000 individuals of European ancestry,

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Aquamation Emerging as an Eco-Friendly Alternative for the Final Goodbye

Healthcare, Medicine /

A new end-of-life option is gaining visibility around the world. Aquamation is emerging as an alternative for those who prefer not to undergo burial or cremation. The method relies on heated water combined with alkaline substances to speed up the body’s natural decomposition in a controlled, clean, and far more environmentally friendly way. How the

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Why it’s Beneficial To Urinate After Sex

Healthcare, Medicine /

Urinating after sex is important for flushing out the urethra and reducing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). While it might not be the first thing on your mind after an intimate moment, scientific evidence supports the common advice passed down among women—whether from friends, family, or neighbors—that peeing afterward can protect your urinary

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Study Finds Coffee may Help Women Live Longer, Healthier Lives

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If you’re a woman who relies on a morning coffee, there’s good news: science supports your habit. A recent study presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting found that moderate coffee intake is linked to longer, healthier lives in women. Long-Term Study Links Moderate Coffee Intake to Healthy Aging Researchers tracked 47,513 women

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Microbiologists Explain How Your Mouth Reacts to Sugar Intake

Dentistry, Healthcare /

From Halloween candy to Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is filled with chances to indulge in sugar. But what actually happens in your mouth during the first minutes and hours after eating those treats? While most people know that excessive sugar can lead to cavities—or tooth damage—you may be less

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The Lung-on-a-Chip Forms an Immune System of its Own

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On a clear, gum-soft polymer chip, a miniature lung springs into action—expanding, flowing with movement, and, for the first time, defending itself like a real living organ. For Ankur Singh, who directs the Center for Immunoengineering at Georgia Tech, watching immune cells move through the chip was a stunning sight. Singh led the project alongside

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