Playing Traditional Games Protects Your Thinking Skills As You Age, Says New 68-Year Study
Playing cards, chess, or board games isn't just fun—this longitudinal study says it protects your thinking skills as you get older.
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Discovery of 'Tendon Stem Cells' Could Revolutionize How We Recover From Injuries
Muscle injuries that can currently spell the end of an athletic career may soon be a thing of the past thanks to this latest medical breakthrough.
Hyper-Realistic Replicas Finally Spare Students-and Declining Frog Populations-From Biology Class Dissections
Rather than contributing to declining frog populations, teachers and high schoolers can simply use these life-like replicas.
Discovery of Brain Circuit That Controls Compulsive Drinking Offers Hope for Alcoholism Cure
Additionally, the scientists were able to manipulate compulsive drinking habits simply by using light to control the brain circuit.
Revolutionary New Arm Cast is Waterproof, Breathable, and Itch-Free
In addition to being more hygienic and stylish than traditional casts, they are also far less harrowing to remove once the limb has healed.
Researchers Develop Basis for Oral Anti-Rabies Treatment That Could One Day Cull the Disease Entirely
Rather than depending on animals to get vaccinated for rabies, we may soon fight the disease simply by offering an immunity defense through oral bait.
Drinking Coffee Might Give You a 64% Better Chance at Living Longer Than Those Who Don't, Study Says
Pour yourself another cup of joe - it might help you live longer.
First Sickle Cell Disease Patient Treated With Gene-Edited Cells Experiences Significant Improvement
The first ever sickle cell patient to be treated with genetically-modified cells has experienced a significant improvement against the disease.
Copper Hospital Beds Could Save Millions of Lives Since New Study Says They Harbor 95% Less Bacteria
It's common knowledge in the medical community that copper has antibacterial properties—but this new study has outlined just how strong the metal really is.
Working in Secret, Bill Gates-Backed Solar Company Reveals Tech That Could Spell the End of Fossil Fuels
This is the first time that a commercial technology has been able to reach temperatures of 1,000 degrees Celsius using only renewable energy.
14-Year-old Awarded $25,000 For Her Invention That Totally Eliminates Blind Spots in Your Car Using a Projector
Alaina Gassler's ingenious solution for automotive blind spots could prevent countless traffic collisions if it is implemented into people's cars.
MIT Engineers Unveil 'Revolutionary' Carbon Capture Tech to Absorb CO2 Using 'Significantly' Less Energy and Money
A new method of removing carbon dioxide in any concentration, was unveiled by MIT that uses significantly less energy, and at a lower cost.
Diabetes Breakthrough: Scientists Coax Human Stem Cells Into Making Insulin
Since his infant son Sam was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 23 years ago, Harvard scientist Doug Melton has dedicated his career to finding a cure for the disease. Today he announced that he and his colleagues have taken a giant leap forward, for the first time producing massive quantities of human insulin-producing beta cells.
Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplements Are Good for Health: Benefitting Hair, Skin, Joints, and Muscles
Studies show that hydrolyzed collagen supplements can be good for everything from bones to hair to joints to the skin. That's good news.
Could Electromagnetic Fields Treat Diabetes? These Scientists Think So
University of Iowa researchers may have discovered a safe new way to manage blood sugar non-invasively, using electromagnetic field therapy.
The Best Exercise for Seniors is High-Intensity Interval Training, Study Says
High-intensity interval training shows a marked effect on fitness and overall wellbeing in seniors, according to a new study from Norway.
New Study Reveals a Dog's Heart Rate Increases When Their Owner Simply Says 'I Love You'
Simply saying ‘I love you' to your dog can increase their heart rate, according to a new study from Canine Cottages.
Mollusks and Algae Could Form the Sustainable Diet of the Future
University of Copenhagen scientists believe mollusks and algae could be part of the sustainable diet of the future.
Scientists Create 'Super Enzyme' That Eats Plastic Bottles Six Times Faster than Previous Enzymes
After several other plastic eating enzymes have been discovered, a super enzyme further increases the speed at which it eats plastic.
It's Official: Study Finds That Watching Cute Animals is Good for Your Health
In a 2020 study from the University of Leeds and Western Australia Tourism, it's been found that watching cute animals is good for our health.
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