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Scientists identify key mechanism controlling skin regeneration

It’s sunburn season. Many of us have experienced the pain and peeling that comes from unprotected time in the sun, but we may not focus...

Scientists develop a green light treatment for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

The first thing people notice when they meet you is your smile. To be more confident when giving wide-mouthed, eye-crinkling smiles, people want healthy, pearly...

Yale scientists find way to restore cell, organ function in pigs after death

Within minutes of the final heartbeat, a cascade of biochemical events triggered by a lack of blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients begins to destroy...

Widely used fever and pain drugs may increase your COVID-19 risk

In a recent from the University of Sydney, scientists found that some of the most common pain and fever medicines might increase vulnerability to...

Long-term loneliness linked to faster memory aging in older people

Scientists from the University of Michigan found prolonged loneliness in adults over 65 may be an important risk factor for faster memory aging. They found...

Taking blood pressure in both arms is better for your heart health

Scientists from the University of Exeter found taking blood pressure readings from both arms and using the higher reading would more accurately capture who...

Dental pain? Use the anti-inflammatories, not the antibiotics

Dental pain can be very serious and sometimes people need urgent pain relief before they can get to a dentist. Scientists from Melbourne Dental School...

Diabetes drug metformin may help treat bipolar disorder

Scientists from Dalhousie University found that a half-century-old diabetes drug metformin may help treat bipolar disorder by reversing patients' insulin resistance. The research is published...

Older age and smoking are biggest risk factors for developing any cancer

Scientists from the American Cancer Society found older age and smoking are the two most important risk factors linked to the risk of developing...

Scientists find a drug combo may help treat COVID-19 effectively

In a recent study from UCL, researchers found new drug combinations with the potential to treat severe cases of COVID-19 infection at different stages...