Scientists develop “invisible mask” to block 99.8% of airborne viruses
A groundbreaking invention by a University of Michigan startup, Taza Aya, has introduced a new way to protect workers from airborne viruses.
This technology, called...
Scientists discover method to erase ‘bad memories’ to improve long-term Parkinson’s treatment
Parkinson's disease treatments can help manage symptoms in the short term, but they often lead to long-term problems like dyskinesia, which causes uncontrollable movements.
Researchers...
Scientists develop innovative bandage that measures glucose levels in sweat
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative bandage that measures health indicators through sweat.
This breakthrough offers a new, non-invasive...
Older weight loss drugs are in demand. But are they safe or effective? Should...
With Ozempic-type weight loss drugs in short supply, more people are turning to old-school weight loss drugs such as Qsymia and Contrave, which come...
Marijuana use linked to increased risk of death from high blood pressure
Researchers from Georgia State University have discovered that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold increase in the risk of death due to high...
Scientists set the 80-80-80 target for better blood pressure control
Researchers from the University of Washington and other institutions are advocating for an 80-80-80 target to tackle hypertension, or chronic high blood pressure, as...
The benefits of mindfulness and meditation for neurological disorders
Mindfulness and meditation have gained a lot of attention in recent years for their potential benefits to mental and physical health. For people with...
Understanding liver transplant eligibility and outcomes
Liver transplants are life-saving procedures that replace a failing or diseased liver with a healthy one, often from a donor. This surgery is a...
These plant-based foods may increase heart disease risk
A new study by researchers at the University of São Paulo and Imperial College London has found that plant-based ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may increase...
These diabetes patients have higher risk of injury
A recent study by Australian researchers reveals that people with diabetes who are treated with insulin face a 60% higher risk of being hospitalized...