Madecassic acid is widely known in Korean skincare as a calming “hero ingredient,” but new research suggests it may have a much bigger role to play. Scientists at the University of Kent have found that this plant-derived compound could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, one of the most…
Category: 5. Health
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Increasing heat can boost malnutrition among children
Climate change may be worsening nutritional problems for already vulnerable children.
An analysis of data from about 6.5 million young children in Brazil shows that the higher the temperature, the higher the chances of child malnutrition. Each 1 degree Celsius rise in local…
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Intimate partner homicide has clear warning signs – and is often preventable, research shows
Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and a loving mom to two teenage children. On April 16, 2026, she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who then killed himself, according to news reports. This apparent intimate partner…
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A vaccine for Lyme disease could be on the horizon
Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to avoid catching a potentially debilitating bacterium from a tick bite could soon have another layer of defense joining bug sprays and long clothing.
New clinical trial data from vaccine makers Pfizer and Valneva show that their Lyme disease shot
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This missing vitamin could stop cancer cells in their tracks
Researchers at the University of Lausanne (Unil) have uncovered a new biological mechanism that exposes a critical vulnerability in tumor cells when they are deprived of vitamin B7.
All cells must adjust to changes in nutrient supply to survive. However, some cells become especially reliant on…
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This simple 3-amino acid trick boosts mRNA therapy 20-fold
Lipid nanoparticles, or LNPs, are best known for their role in delivering the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines given to billions of people. Now, scientists are expanding their use far beyond vaccines. Researchers are working to use these tiny carriers to deliver therapeutic mRNA into cells for cancer…
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Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power
Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health. Now, new research suggests it may also help protect the brain. Scientists have found that its benefits could extend beyond the body to the mind, working through the gut…
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It doesn’t matter how much you sit — walking more could lower your risk of death and disease
For people who spend long hours at a desk, new research offers encouraging news. A study from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre (Australia) suggests that increasing your daily step count may help reduce the health risks linked to prolonged sitting.
The findings, published in the…
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Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells
Engineers at Northwestern University have created printed artificial neurons that go beyond imitation and can directly interact with real brain cells. These flexible, low-cost devices produce electrical signals that closely resemble those generated by living neurons, allowing them to activate…
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Eating more fruits and vegetables tied to unexpected lung cancer risk
Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is widely recommended to improve health and reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases.
But new findings from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, suggest there may be an unexpected risk for a specific group….
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