The world is becoming increasingly authoritarian – but there is hope
For the first time in two decades, there are more closed autocracies than liberal democracies in the world, but the future is not entirely bleak. This is shown in this…
How gut microbes help mend damaged muscles
At a glance: New findings suggest intestinal immune cells play a role in repairing injured muscles The study, conducted in mice, shows that the gut microbiota acts as…
People spend 1/6th of their lifetime on enhancing their appearance
An international team including HSE researchers has conducted the largest ever cross-cultural study of appearance-enhancing behaviours. They have found that people worldwide spend an average of four hours a day…
Daily 11 minute brisk walk enough to reduce risk of early death, say Cambridge researchers
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the University of…
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds
Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of…
Dutch healthcare system isn’t prepared for pregnant transgender men
Transgender men can, and often wish to, become pregnant. However, they do need extra guidance and care providers often lack the necessary knowledge and skills. Amsterdam UMC is the first to…
Study shows those with a higher omega-3 index are more protected from severe COVID infection
A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored the role of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, and whether they might be protective against contracting and/or…
Oldest human genome from southern Spain
An international team of researchers has analysed ancient human DNA from several archaeological sites in Andalucía in southern Spain. The study reports on the oldest genome to date from Cueva del…
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