Category: 7. SciTech

Aspirin is one of the most widely taken medicines in the world, having been recommended for decades as a way of protecting against heart attacks and strokes in at-risk patients. However, a new study has revealed that clopidogrel, another commonly used blood thinner, or anticoagulant, is more…

A perfectly amiable garden snail named Ned faces a unique romantic dilemma. He has exhausted local dating options, not due to pickiness, but an…

Many cat owners don’t realise that just like humans, cats can suffer from dementia. A recent paper has even found many similarities between feline and human dementia, finding that cognitive impairment may develop in similar ways.

Some of the symptoms of dementia in cats are even similar to…

Artificial sweeteners may carry unexpected risks for brain health, a new study claims.

A study published in Neurology examined the diets of more than 12,700 adults in Brazil, and found that those who consumed the highest amounts of low- or no-calorie sweeteners experienced faster declines in…

Losing your bearings in an unfamiliar environment might be more telling than forgetting where you left your keys. A new study suggests that subtle navigation difficulties could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease before standard memory tests detect any decline.

Researchers tested…

Using your phone while sitting on the toilet could have serious consequences for your health, according to a recent study.

Its results indicate that this bathroom habit isn’t just unhygienic, but could significantly increase your risk of developing haemorrhoids, otherwise known as piles:…

The Earth’s capacity for safely storing carbon might be 10 times smaller than previously predicted, limiting its impact as a tool against the climate crisis, according to a new study.

Recent estimates, published in Nature, indicate that, at its full potential, carbon capture could only cut…