High-fiber food choices include bananas, whole wheat bread, apples, and broccoli. The human gut evolved to thrive on fermentable fibers, not burgers. It might be daunting for customers to choose from the vast selection of dietary fiber supplements in the pharmacy or supermarket aisle. They also offer a variety of health claims without being subject … Read more
PULLMAN, Wash. — Is the next pandemic on the horizon? Scientists are warning of a new, COVID-like virus called Khosta-2 originating from a Russian bat. It is believed to be capable of infecting humans, and would be resistant to current vaccines. Khosta-2 was found two years ago in horsehoe bats. Its discovery adds to evidence that sarbecoviruses — part of … Read more
In search of cures for human heart disease, Steven Houser directed his Temple University lab to induce heart attacks in animals with similar-size organs: pigs. The scientist judged the results to be so promising that samples from the pig hearts were secured in a subzero freezer, in boxes labeled with secret codes. But when a … Read more
A genetically-engineered herpes virus is the new hope to beat cancer after scientists found tumours in terminally ill patients were eradicated or shrunk using the groundbreaking new therapy. An early trial at the Institute for Cancer Research (ICR) in London revealed that a modified version of the herpes simplex virus showed signs of effectiveness in a quarter … Read more
When SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind COVID-19 – surfaced in China and quickly brought the entire world to a standstill, then-President Donald Trump liked to refer to it as “the Chinese virus”. Fast forward two and a half years, and US scientists are warning that a newly-discovered virus harboured by Russian horseshoe bats is also … Read more
Story at a glance Alzheimer’s disease affects 5 million people in the U.S., according to data from 2020. Researchers are working to understand the various risk factors that may contribute to developing the disease. Researchers examined the role of a newly identified microprotein in neuronal mitochondria. New research is uncovering the role a specific protein … Read more
Photo credit: RyanJLane – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” According to a new study published in Nature Metabolism, obesity is not just a matter of weight in relation to height or body mass index (BMI)—there are actually at least four metabolic body … Read more
Singapore: Chinese researchers have developed a mask that lets users know if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or the flu, a development that could help vulnerable populations even as the use of face coverings falls and more nations ease virus restrictions. A sensor built into a mask was able to detect the COVID-19, H5N1 and … Read more
FOR many Brits, eating late is just a part of life. Between office working, getting to the gym and meeting friends at the pub, dinner often takes a back seat. 1 Those who went to sleep two or more hours after eating dinner reduced their cancer risk by 20 per cent.Credit: Getty Yet, eating after 9pm could … Read more
Drinking plenty of tea – at least four cups a day – can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research has found. Chinese academics behind the findings say that four or more cups of tea daily can lower the risk by 17% over 10 years. “Our results are exciting because they suggest … Read more
Five patients with hard-to-treat lupus entered remission after scientists tweaked their immune cells using a technique normally used to treat cancer. After the one-time therapy, all five patients with the autoimmune disease stopped their standard treatments and haven’t had a relapse. This treatment, known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, needs to be tested … Read more
Researchers have found an effective method of getting people to cut down on their drinking: Highlight the increased risk of cancer that comes with it, and pair that with counting each and every drink. This particular combination of ‘why to reduce’ and ‘how to reduce’ messaging can be useful for promoting good health in a … Read more
Millions of diabetics could see life-changing results from an ‘incredible’ new drug, researchers suggested today. Tirzepatide works by mimicking hormones that help both control blood sugar and suppress appetite, helping people shed pounds. It was already shown to be more effective than other similar medicines, including ones dished out on the NHS. But fresh data, … Read more
Those with phobias of needles can now get tattoos without having to worry. Scientists have developed a way to get a permanent tattoo without going under the needle and suffering through hours of pain. The new technology is in the form of a skin patch that has microneedles smaller than grains of sand. While it … Read more
Hospitals around the world are treating people for monkeypox.Credit: Noah Seelam/AFP/Getty The global monkeypox outbreak has caused some deaths, but the death rate is lower than expected from historical data — and scientists are breathing a cautious sigh of relief. Out of more than 57,000 people confirmed to have had monkeypox infections, at least 22 … Read more
CNN — Scientists have long known that air pollution can be linked with an increased risk of lung cancer in people who never smoked, but new research describes one mechanism that might help explain how. The findings, presented Saturday at the European Society for Medical Oncology Presidential Symposium in Paris, suggest that air pollution can … Read more
A team of researchers has started to investigate whether psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in so-called “magic” mushrooms, shows promise as a potential treatment for obesity and eating disorders. Their initial results, published Translational Psychiatry, indicate that psilocybin does not lead to reduced body weight or food intake in obese mice. But the … Read more
Compared to a paired state, the protein CHIP can control the insulin receptor more effectively when acting alone. A single protein can control aging signals more effectively than in a group. According to recent research, the protein CHIP can control the insulin receptor more effectively while acting alone than when in a paired state. In cellular … Read more
Scientists say they have identified the mechanism through which air pollution triggers lung cancer in non-smokers, a discovery one expert hailed as “an important step for science – and for society”. The research illustrated the health risk posed by the tiny particles produced by burning fossil fuels, sparking calls for more urgent action to combat … Read more
People who add extra salt to their meals at the dinner table have a higher risk of premature death, a major new study has found. Researchers from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, US, analyzed data from 500,000 adults who are part of the UK Biobank. They found that … Read more