New Nasal Spray That Could Protect People From All COVID Variants to Start Human Trials
A groundbreaking treatment in the form of a nasal spray, which could protect people from all COVID variants will advance to human trials.
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U.S. House Passes Bill to Cap Insulin Cost at $35 Per Month
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act, it will limit out-of-pocket co-pays for insulin.
Humans Can Fight Viruses By Breathing Deeply -Harvard Study Shows How it Works
Harvard scientists confirm that simple deep breathing generates immune responses that can fight off invading viruses, such as COVID-19.
Researchers Find New Strategy for Preventing Clogged Arteries
Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists have successfully minimized artery-narrowing plaque by using CMA to reawaken youthful process.
Screening For Breast Cancer Might Soon Use Simple Blood Test Following Milk Discovery
Breast cancer screening could be done via a simple blood test in the future, following a major breakthrough studying breast milk.
Woman Ensures Safety of Passengers By Waving Her Red Sari to Stop a Train After Spotting Broken Track
A brave woman may have saved hundreds of lives in India by waving her sari to stop a train—after spotting broken tracks up ahead.
Inspired by Lava, New Nontoxic Coating Can Halt Fire in its Tracks
Lava, one of the hottest substances on Earth, has inspired the design of a potentially life-saving fire retardant coating.
NASA and SpaceX Launched First Rocket to Test a Defense System Against Giant Asteroids in the Future
NASA launched DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), the world's first technology mission to defend Earth against asteroids or comets.
15-Year-old Wins National Prize for Creating Pancreatic Cancer Test
There has been a breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer, and it's all thanks to a 15-year-old Maryland County teen and his mom, who drove him to Johns Hopkins University every night after school to test his theory in a lab. Jack Andraka won a $75,000 grand prize in this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his new way to test for early-stage pancreatic cancer. The test also detects ovarian and lung cancer.
Urine Test Could Prevent Doctors and Drivers Causing Accidents From Fatigue
Drowsiness already costs the economy millions of dollars – and lives. Hopefully, this urine test could prevent thousands of fatigue-related accidents.
New Study Shows that American Youth Violence is on the Decline
There has been a 29% drop in youth-related violence since 2002.
Fewer People Are Returning to Prison, as Rate Drops by 23% in U.S. - Here's Why
Exciting research shows America is reducing recidivism, with more than two-thirds of states reducing both crime and imprisonment in the past decade.
Simple Test For Babies Could Help Spot A Virus That Damages Hearing
About 1 in 150 babies are born infected with a common virus that can cause permanent hearing loss, but newborns aren't routinely tested to see if they have it. That could change because a new study found a simple saliva test can identify babies at risk.
UK's Big Lottery Gives 1.4 Million for Life Saving Suicide Hotline
Samaritans received £1.4 million from the Big Lottery Fund to run a pilot project to offer a free-to-caller helpline in ten deprived communities across the UK, targeting hard to reach groups, in particular middle aged men who tend to delay seeking help.
Cat Sniffs Out Breast Cancer, Saves Owner's Life
Esther Kacev's cat Buddy, would not stop sniffing and trying to grab under her arm. After rescuing the stray cat several years ago, it was Esther's turn to be saved. The woman from Western Australia had read about the ability of some animals to sniff out cancer -- and she had canceled her last several mammogram appointments -- so she scheduled a trip to get the area checked.
Fight Alzheimer's by Keeping These Items in Your Kitchen
Brain research expert Dr. Pat McGeer eats ginger every day, one of his personal strategies for warding off Alzheimer's disease. Along with ginger, try blackberries, rhubarb, cinnamon, turmeric, cranberries, pomegranate and blueberries, which all contain enzymes to block plaque buildup.
Toastmaster Convicts Travel To Schools
Members of the Voices of Distinction Toastmasters club of Lafayette Parish Correctional Center in Louisiana wanted to give back to their community by showing youngsters the way to stay out of prison so they've spoken to 25,000 schools kids.
Coffee Lowers Risk of Prostate Cancer, Harvard Study Says
A new study says men who are heavy coffee drinkers are at a much lower risk for prostate cancer. Harvard scientists followed 47,911 men for two decades and asked how much coffee they were drinking. The researchers found that those who consumed six or more cups a day -- with or without caffeine -- were almost 20% less likely to develop prostate cancer. The heavy coffee drinkers were 60% less likely to get the lethal form of the disease. (NY Times)
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