Scientists find new way to treat skin aging and hair loss
In a new study, researchers found a new way that can rejuvenate skin and regenerate hair follicles.
They found a common molecular pathway shared by...
5 tips to protect older people’s health in hot weather
For people in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, hot summer days can bring health risks.
This is because our ability to cope with the...
Space radiation: the Apollo crews were extremely lucky
As the 50th anniversary of humankind’s first moon landing approaches, the conspiracy theories that claim the Apollo missions were a hoax refuse to die.
One...
10 common age-related health problems everyone should know
As we get older, our mental and physical health change a lot.
Since aging can bring unique health issues, we need to take good care...
How to sleep well when you are getting old
Having a good night’s sleep is very important for good physical and mental health.
However, as we become old, it is hard to sleep well.
Recent...
Exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that higher levels of daily physical activity may protect against cognitive decline and brain damage from Alzheimer's disease.
The...
Hot bath 90 min before bedtime can help you sleep better
In a new study, researchers found a new way for people to get better sleep at night.
They found that bathing 1-2 hours before bedtime...
Exercise in space could help astronauts prevent dizziness and fainting on Earth
Up to two hours of endurance and resistance exercises daily during a long space flight mission, combined with IV fluid replacement after landing, helps...
Checking smartphones at night may affect sleep, but not circadian rhythms
Either to check the time or waste time, people often look at their smartphones after waking in the middle of the night.
While this acute...
Intermittent fasting may improve blood sugar levels without weight loss
In a new study, researchers found that intermittent fasting may regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels even when there is little-to-no weight loss.
Intermittent fasting is...
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Tiny robots could swim through the body and deliver drugs to tumors
Tiny biohybrid robots on the micrometer scale can swim through the body and deliver drugs to tumors or provide other cargo-carrying functions.
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This compound in common vegetables may help fight fatty liver disease
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Common arthritis drug linked to higher skin cancer risk
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Today it...
Mindfulness may benefit people with common bowel diseases
In a new study, researchers found that people with irritable bowel syndrome experienced fewer gut symptoms after they participated in a mindfulness program meant...
Whether marijuana could reduce pain is unclear, new study shows
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