Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly delivers an “Ow!” that prompts you to pull back…
Category: 5. Health
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A sweet fix for baldness? Stevia compound boosts hair growth
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, is one of the most widespread causes of hair thinning in both men and women. While topical minoxidil is an approved therapy, its limited ability to dissolve in water and penetrate the skin reduces its…
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Lakers Star LeBron James Sidelined For 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center on December 25, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or…
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New Cannabis Compound Shows Potent Skin Benefits
How can cannabis compounds be used to improve skin health? This is what a recent study published in the Journal of Natural Products hopes to address as an international team of researchers reported the discovery of a new cannabis compound derived from…
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A hidden “backup heater” that helps burn fat and boost metabolism
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered a new way that brown fat, a type of fat that burns energy, can boost the body’s metabolism. This process allows cells to consume more fuel and generate heat, improving overall metabolic health. Conducted in…
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Novel Antibody Neutralizes a Wide Range of HIV Variants
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that attacks our immune systems. Infection enters the body by contact with bodily fluids, such a blood and semen. The disease can be transmitted through anal or vagina sex, and/or sharing needles and…
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Three Immunologists Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for “Breakthrough in Peripheral Immune Tolerance”
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is the highest honor bestowed on a scientist concerning their research. The main criterion is that the recipients make a discovery that has provided the “greatest benefit to mankind”. Nobel laureates over the last…
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How AI Is Redefining Healthcare’s Front Door
AI is reshaping how patients access health information and healthcare.
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It’s 1961. A middle-aged housewife named Mary, worn down by months of unrelenting fatigue, finally visits her family physician. He interviews and curtly examines her, then orders blood tests. When the results reveal…
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You’re probably eating enough protein, but maybe not the right mix
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J.J. Mathews et al. Understanding dietary protein quality: Digestible indispensable amino acid scores and beyond, The Journal of Nutrition, posted July 15, 2025, doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.07.005
S.M. Forester, E.M. Reyes and D.K. Layman. Refining ounce-equivalents using the…
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A Denver MD has spent 2 decades working with hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness − here’s what she fears and what gives her hope
On a recent early fall morning, hope was in short supply.
My first patient was a regular. Mr. D was a man in his 50s with diabetes. He had been living on Denver’s streets for most of the past five years, two of them with a walker in tow. Without stable housing and reliable access to…
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