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If we don't want another pandemic, we should do our best to leave bats alone

Bats have the uncanny power to contain dangerous viruses without getting sick. However, if disturbed, the viruses in bats may jump on us.

The 4 signs you may suffer from burnout. Feeling drained? Take this online test

Norwegian researchers have devised a new tool that looks for signs of burnout.

Good tea requires good microbes — and great microbes can be made in a lab

Tea is just about to become even more delicious.

New method can detect ovarian cancer from urine samples

We're getting better and better at detecting this silent killer.

Humans are living longer than ever and the life expectancy gender gap is finally narrowing

Life expectancy is rising and is expected to continue doing so almost everywhere in the world. But is it really a good thing?

Why these volunteers were vaccinated against malaria using a box filled with 200 mosquitoes

An unconventional study may help researchers make the most effective malaria vaccine yet.

We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body

How many of these colors are you eating?

Is this a scam? Prescription drugs cost 3 times more in the U.S. than in other wealthy countries

You won't like what you hear.

Was Alzheimer's almost nonexistent in Greek and Roman times? Why this devastating disease may be a modern plague

A fresh look at ancient texts reveals a rare glimpse of dementia in history.

Pig brain survives outside body for hours. Are humans next?

Scientists kept a pig's brain alive outside its body for five hours, challenging the boundaries between life, technology, and the future of human consciousness."

Scientists document first cases of acquired Alzheimer's due to decades-old childhood treatment

New findings indicate old childhood growth hormone treatments may be linked to early onset Alzheimer's disease

How exercise can induce systemic metabolic benefits

Reducing the prevalence of metabolic disorders has never been more important. Thankfully, exercise may offer some help.

Old viruses, new life: Ancient genes inherited from viruses are crucial to human development

Viruses are not just dangerous invaders. Ancient viral legacy is likely key to early human development.

Goodbye, painful injections? Scientists reveal working oral insulin in tasty chocolate pill

If all goes well, it could hit the market in 2-3 years.

It's not just your brain: drugs and alcohol affect your genes too

Improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can change how researchers and clinicians approach treatments.

Scientists grow human retinas in the lab and what they found changes our understanding of color vision

New research finds a simple vitamin A derivative is the key to our extraordinary color perception.

Artificial Intelligence algorithm shows our tongues really are unique

No two tongues are alike and are distinctive enough to partly predict age and gender.

We're all drinking plastic. Shocking study finds a single bottle of water contains over 240,000 plastic fragments

Water bottles are filled with thousands of tiny plastic particles.

Hydroxychloroquine killed over 17,000 people during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Trump-recommended "cure" turned out to be a big problem -- and killed a lot of people.

A mother used her EV to power her son's dialysis machine amid storms and a blackout

Electric vehicles with bidirectional charging can be life-saving, especially in times of power cuts and natural disasters.

Life's Final Flash: First-ever recorded brain activity at death reveals insight into life's last moments

The study could finally explain, at least partly, mysterious near-death experiences some people have.

Surprising study reveals how just 10% more greenery can boost seniors' mental well-being

Nature is becoming the new healthcare trend.

Does cannabis improve workouts? No. But it makes them more enjoyable

Cannabis enhances workout enjoyment but not performance, says new study.

Scientists finally explain why urine is yellow

A golden mystery has been finally solved with the discovery of a key enzyme.

Moderna’s cancer vaccine shows strong test results and could be available by 2025

It’s mRNA-based, the same technology Moderna used for its Covid-19 vaccine.

This capsule prevents overeating by vibrating inside the stomach

When scientists tested this VIBES capsule on animals, it decreased their food intake by 40 percent and slowed their weight gain process.

A meat tax can be environmentally friendly without affecting the poor

Exploring the balance between environmental goals and social fairness in European meat taxation.

Shifting to Healthier Eating Can Add a Decade to Your Life

We already know that food has a big impact on our lives — but this is something else.

Suicidal thoughts and depression show up in blood markers. This is big for mental health care

This could open up new avenues for treating depression and other conditions.

Darker humor could predict your risk of depression

It's all "haha" until it's not.

Is cannabis addiction genetic? Scientists identify genes associated with cannabis use disorder

Scientists identify potential genetic factors that could play into CanUD

What does lab-grown coffee taste like?

Scientists bring lab-grown coffee closer to your cup.

A UV food sanitizer promises to lower the burden of foodborne illnesses

A portable ultraviolet lamp can save us from the many diseases spread by two dangerous foodborne bacteria.

Eating "comfort" fatty foods during stressful periods can actually make stress worse

Put that tub of icecream down.

Does drinking Coca-Cola clear food stuck in your throat? This trick is useless, says new study

A recent study says Cola won't dislodge food stuck in your throat -- but it won't hurt you more either.

Identical twin study shows a vegan diet can improve cardiovascular health in weeks

The key is eating more plants.

New dental treatment may finally replace horrible root canals

This is the medical breakthrough people were rooting for all along.

"Walking pneumonia" is on the rise in China and we're all just a bit anxious

This does not bear all the foreboding signs that COVID-19 did, but it's still concerning.

Scientists sequence genomes of over 100 magic mushroom strains to make 'designer shrooms'

The insights open the way for tailored mental health treatments and advanced cultivation techniques.

Scientists create healing microbots made of human skin cells

Scientists have developed free-swimming biological robots using human tracheal cells. These tiny machines can heal your body from the inside.

Scientists age and de-age mice at will: a new paradigm for reversing aging

Harvard researchers show aging may be reversible via epigenetics.

Not all sitting is equal: Watching TV increases depression risk by 43%, unlike desk work or driving

Sedentarism is considered bad for both for body and mind. But recent research highlights the particularly negative effects of mentally-passive activities versus more mentally-active behavior.

Does soccer heading cause measurable brain damage? This study suggests so

Football fans all over the world — we've got a warning.

AI generates medical notes indistinguishable from human doctors

It could free doctors from the boring but critically important task of writing notes for patients.

Hearing the unseen: device translates pictures into sound, allowing blind people to 'hear' faces

The new device converts images into sounds, enabling blind people to identify faces using auditory cues.

Coal particle pollution is twice as deadly as that from other sources

Pollution from coal-fired power plants is much more deadly than previously thought. But there is also some very good news.

COVID-19 may cause brain fog by forming 'zombie' cells. Scientists found drugs that may reverse it

Researchers find four drugs that reverse COVID-19-induced brain aging by targeting 'zombie' cells."

Babies as young as four months may have self-awareness

These may be the baby steps towards unraveling the origin of human consciousness.

Scientists invent toothpaste that could save you from severe peanut allergy reactions

Scientists added peanut-protein to a toothpaste and tested it on adults with peanut allergies. Here's what happened next.

After decades, we finally have a new drug to fight super-gonorrhea

A desperately needed new antibiotic for gonorrhea infections could soon be on the way.

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