New nanomaterial kills cancer cells via oxidative stress
Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing the cells via oxidative
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Newly discovered compound can advance the body’s internal clock
A Japanese research team has discovered a new compound that can advance the body’s internal clock—offering hope for faster recovery from jet lag and better
Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits that might contain pieces of plastic or paper
Baby food maker Gerber is recalling certain lots of arrowroot biscuits
UVA Health scientists pioneer a new way to create vaccines far more quickly than ever before
UVA Health scientists are reporting promising success as they pioneer a new way to create vaccines far more quickly, nimbly and inexpensively than ever before.
Cardiac MRI breakthrough could be a game changer for assessing advanced heart failure
Doctors may soon be able to tell just how sick a heart failure patient really is by using a routine MRI scan, thanks to new
Zebrafish can play a decisive role in clinical interpretation of spinal muscular atrophy
The tiny zebrafish is helping researchers rapidly determine whether a newborn’s genetic mutation is likely to cause spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), one of the leading
The Health Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution remains a grave threat to human health, but MAHA is doing nothing about it. The post The Health Effects of Air Pollution first
AI model from Google’s DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.
Newborn baby dies after mum not woken for heart rate check
Sonny Taylor was “left distressed for a significant amount of time” before his birth, a report says.
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a
Are there ‘forever chemicals’ in your floor cleaner?
Some floor cleaners contain PFAS – chemicals that never break down. Here’s how to spot them – and what you can use as alternative.
Woman took her own life after benefits cut in error
A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.
‘I was diagnosed with OCD at 10’. Here’s how to spot the signs
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.
New discovery may aid in early detection of rare genetic disease
Virginia Tech researchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children suffering from a rare genetic disease earlier. Their findings