Did dementia exist in ancient Greek and Rome?
You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world. But a new analysis of classical Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that…
Tomato juice’s antimicrobial properties can kill salmonella
Washington, D.C.—Tomato juice can kill Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that can harm people's digestive and urinary tract health, according to research published this week in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal…
A virus that infected the first animals hundreds of millions of years ago has become essential for the development of the embryo
At least 8% of the human genome is genetic material from viruses. It was considered ‘junk DNA’ until recently, but its role in human development is now known to be…
Furry fruit improves mental health – fast
Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be. In a study, published…
Hollings researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in patients with breast cancer
Extracts of a plant used in traditional medicine for centuries have shown anti-proliferative effects against breast cancer in an early-stage clinical trial. Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center provided breast…
AI discovers that not every fingerprint is unique
Columbia engineers have built a new AI that shatters a long-held belief in forensics–that fingerprints from different fingers of the same person are unique. It turns out they are similar,…
Natural compounds derived from soy and other plants reduce breast cancer recurrence and improve survival, research shows
Soy compounds called isoflavones are among the plant-derived compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to a new meta-analysis co-directed by investigators from…
93% of all countries will have a total fertility rate below the replacement level
Countries and companies need to address declining global fertility rates, doctors sayInfertility risk factors must be reduced and access to affordable fertility care improved Peer-Reviewed PublicationINTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FERTILITY SOCIETIES…
Predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19
A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The findings…
Resurrection consent: New study on attitudes to digital cloning of the dead
In a 2014 episode of sci-fi series Black Mirror, a grieving young widow reconnects with her dead husband using an app that trawls his social media history to mimic his…
What makes urine yellow? UMD scientists discover the enzyme responsible
Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Institutes of Health have identified the microbial enzyme responsible for giving urine its yellow hue, according to a new study published in…
Study: Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy. Studies have shown that 50%-65% of women in North America and Europe take…
Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis, research suggests
Could healthy fats found in nuts and fish slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and delay the need for lung transplants? UVA pulmonary researchers…
Flavonoid supplement reduces swelling after total knee arthroplasty
Waltham — December 19, 2023 — For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin – a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits –reduced swelling of the knee and leg and…
Sniffing women’s tears reduces aggressive behavior in men
New research, publishing December 21st in the open access journal in PLOS Biology, shows that tears from women contain chemicals that block aggression in men. The study led by Shani Agron at the…
3 potentially unique acoustic features of healing music that transcend genre identified
There are three potentially unique acoustic features of healing music that transcend musical genres, suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry. The findings might help to personalise playlists…
Beetroot juice supplement lowers blood pressure and improves exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A 12-week course of daily beetroot juice supplement for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) lowered blood pressure and improved how far patients could walk in six minutes in…
The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures; Scientists are uncovering why
The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a trendy weight-loss tactic. It has also been known to help control seizures in children with epilepsy, particularly those who don’t…
Melatonin and carcinogenesis in mice: The 50th anniversary of relationships
“[...] murine models proved to be valuable and, in some cases, indispensable for advancing melatonin applications in oncology [...].” BUFFALO, NY- December 18, 2023 – A new research perspective was published…
D-mannose reduces age-triggered changes in urinary tract that increase susceptibility to UTIs
Aging poses a number of challenges to the body’s well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs). The connection between…
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