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…
Category: 5. Health
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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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Scientists discover bacteria can “explode” to spread antibiotic resistance
Scientists have uncovered new details about how bacteria share genes, including those that drive antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health threat. The findings come from researchers at the John Innes Centre, who studied unusual particles known as gene transfer agents (GTAs).
GTAs…
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FDA Grants “Breakthrough Device Designation” for Early Cancer Detection Test
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance on its “Breakthrough Devices Program” in 2023. The program grants a designation to certain medical devices that provide more effective treatment or diagnosis of illnesses and…
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Can sparkling water boost metabolism and help with weight loss?
Sparkling water may play a small role in weight management by slightly increasing blood glucose uptake and metabolism, which is the process the body uses to convert energy. However, the effect appears to be minimal. A brief analysis published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health concludes that…
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Scientists discover natural hormone that reverses obesity
Scientists have discovered how a naturally occurring hormone can reverse obesity in mice, and the answer lies in the brain. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma found that the hormone works by sending signals to a brain region that helps control metabolism and appetite. This is the same…
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Scientists supercharge immune cells to destroy cancer more effectively
Researchers in Brazil are advancing a promising form of cancer immunotherapy by making natural killer (NK) cells more powerful and precise. In a recent study, scientists at the Ribeirão Preto Blood Center and the Center for Cell-Based Therapy (CTC) used the NK-92 cell line to test new designs…
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