Bioengineers Devise a Way of Growing Skin in the Shape of Hands That Can be Pulled on 'Like a Glove'
Bioengineers devised a way of growing skin in the shape of hands to make it easier for surgeons to graft personalized skin onto burn victims.
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New Mosquito Repellent Works Better Than DEET, is Safer, and Smells Good
On its own, neither DEET, nor the second-most used mosquito repellent picaridan, provides all the desired effects.
Six Lifestyle Choices to Slow Memory Decline Identified in 10-Year Study of Aging
A 10-year study of adults over 60, showed a healthy lifestyle, especially nutrition, is associated with the slowing of memory decline.
More Physical Activity is Related to Less Respiratory Infections in Children
The authors recommend instilling the values of physical activity or sport from an early age and by family participation in exercise and sport
Top Ways That People are Improving Their Sleep Routines in 2023, According to New Poll
A new survey of 2,000 Americans about sleep found the average person doesn't get anywhere near the quality or amount of sleep they want.
Cancer Plummets, Guinea Worm Eradicated, Bye-Bye Ebola-3 Huge Wins for Humanity
2022 saw major advances, and even victories in the efforts to combat several diseases, from industrialized to tropical ones.
'Miraculous' Mosquito Hack Cuts Dengue Disease Rate by 77%
Seeing if infecting mosquitos carrying Dengue fever with wolbachia bacteria would slow spread, Indonesia cut rates of infection by 77%
Science Shows What Actually Repels and Doesn't Repel Mosquitoes: DEET, Citronella, Blood Type Myths Busted
There's a lot of misinformation out there—fortunately, science has shown what works to repel mosquitoes, and what are actually only myths.
In Groundbreaking Vote for Sustainability, EU Moves to Approve Insects for Human Consumption
The legislation is set to open up a whole new market to a sustainable source of protein and nutrition for the European Union.
To Reduce the Harmful Health Effects of Sitting, Take a 5-Minute Walk Every Half-Hour
By looking at blood sugar and blood pressure, scientists were able to determine that 5 minutes of walking every half hour was enough.
Gardening Could Help Reduce Cancer Risk, Boost Mental Health and Bring Communities Together
Scientists say it leads to eating more fibrous fruits and vegetables, exercising more and building social connections
Compounds That Can Stop COVID From Infecting Human Cells Discovered in a Sea Sponge
Compounds that could stop coronavirus and flu viruses from infecting human cells have been discovered in sea sponges.
New Artificial Pancreas for Type 2 Diabetes Manages Blood Sugar Twice as Well as Jabs -Now Approved in UK
Cambridge University completed a successful trial of an artificial pancreas that helps Type 2 diabetes patients manage blood sugar levels.
'Wearable Muscles' Restore Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
These discreet mobility enhancing intelligent prosthetics are growing in number and variance, and offer patients the chance of a normal life.
Neanderthals May Hold Clues as to Why Modern Humans Suffer Lower Back Pain
A new NYU analysis considers backbone differences between humans and Neandertals — and the possible impact of industrialization.
Achilles Heel for Glioblastoma Discovered-a Rogue Protein that Turns Natural Defenses Off
The scientists used gene editing to deactivate the rogue protein, which stoped the tumor growth in its tracks-a hugely encouraging sign.
Specific Gut Bacteria Extract More Energy Which Seems to be Associated with Obesity
A certain gut microbe taxa extracts more energy from food than others, which is associated with 9 extra kg of body weight.
Man Paralyzed from the Neck Down from Rare Disease Makes Incredible Recovery, Now Back at the Gym
By August, he was back in the gym, admitting that he didn't think he was going to be that 1 in 20 to die, he never lost hope.
Overdose Prevention Vending Machine Has Stopped Hundreds of Deaths from Fentanyl in Cincinnati
Taking place in Hamilton County, Cincinnati, the machine is credited for a reduction in drug overdose deaths and HIV incidence.
Free Quiz Designed by Functional Medicine Doctor Rates Your Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies
A free quiz takes just 3 minutes to rate your risk of nutritional deficiencies based on one doctor's 15+ year career of diagnosing them.
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