The medicine of the future could be artificial life forms
Imagine a life form that doesn’t resemble any of the organisms found on the tree…
Category: Science and Health
Scientists discover the highest energy gamma-rays ever from a pulsar
Scientists have detected the highest energy gamma rays ever from a dead star called a…
And then there were 6 — kinds of taste, that is
Scholars have discovered evidence of a sixth basic taste. The tongue responds to ammonium chloride, a…
Climate intervention technologies may create winners and losers in world food supply
A technology being studied to curb climate change – one that could be put in…
Communities in Northern Canada are feeling the health system implications of climate breakdown
In the northern regions of Canada the climate emergency is not just some distant worry…
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Lessons on planetary health from traditional Quilombola communities of the Brazilian Amazon
The effects of the climate emergency on people’s health and quality of life are increasingly…
Neck swelling and fever
A woman in her 30s was admitted to the emergency department with a painful left…
To tackle the climate crisis, we need to transform systems according to ancestral original instructions
In Aotearoa (contemporary Māori language name for New Zealand) we’ve tended to view ourselves as…
Catalysing multi-stakeholder collaboration to tackle climate-related health emergencies in Africa
Today, the negative impact of climate change on health and wellbeing is undeniable.123 Nowhere is…
Bangladesh is facing the consequences of the climate emergency
If global warming continues at present rates, the earth’s average temperature will increase by 2.6°C…
Nervous system changes . . . and other stories
Ageing and the peripheral nervous systemFindings on examination of the peripheral nervous system in 4000…
Raised lesions on the ankles
A man in his 40s presented with a five year history of two painless, gradually…
Lucy Letby case: Police investigate hospital for corporate manslaughter over baby deaths
Cheshire Constabulary is investigating the Countess of Chester Hospital for corporate manslaughter after the conviction…
Doctors should ask patients about gambling, draft guidance recommends
GPs should ask patients about gambling in the same way that they would routinely ask…
Interactive effects of ambient fine particulate matter and ozone on daily mortality in 372 cities: two stage time series analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo investigate potential interactive effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) on daily…
Mortality risks associated with floods in 761 communities worldwide: time series study
AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate lag-response associations and effect modifications of exposure to floods with risks of all…
Mortality risks associated with flood events
Floods account for 44% of all global natural disasters1 and are responsible for about half…
Climate emergency and political will—reaching beyond human usefulness
Health professionals have warned about the impact of the climate emergency on the planet and…
The climate emergency could be the ultimate health opportunity, says WHO’s Maria Neira
Maria Neira wanted to be a diabetologist—that was until she went to work with Médecins…
Ruffed grouse population more resilient than expected, genetic study finds
Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that Pennsylvania’s state bird…
Two-dimensional compounds can capture carbon from the air
Some of the thinnest materials known to humankind — MXene and MBene compounds — may…
Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A
As Streptococcus A cases continue to be prevalent, a new nasal vaccine could provide long-term…
Nasal esketamine works better than alternative for treatment … – NBC News
Nasal esketamine works better than alternative for treatment … NBC News Read Original Article: Nasal esketamine…
New technology could reduce lag, improve reliability of online gaming, meetings
Whether you’re battling foes in a virtual arena or collaborating with colleagues across the globe,…
Simultaneous large wildfires will increase in Western U.S.
Simultaneous outbreaks of large wildfires will become more frequent in the Western United States this…
Study identifies jet-stream pattern that locks in extreme winter cold, wet spells
Winter is coming—eventually. And while the earth is warming, a new study suggests that the…
Understanding greenhouse gases in oil palm plantations
The rapid spread of oil palm plantations and associated high use of fertilizer raises concerns…
Being a vegetarian may be partly in your genes
A person’s genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a…
Avatars to help tailor glioblastoma therapies
Scientists have created a new zebrafish xenograft platform to screen for novel treatments for an…
Selective removal of aging cells opens new possibilities for treating age-related diseases
A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in the treatment of age-related diseases. This groundbreaking development…
Discovery of massive undersea water reservoir could explain New Zealand’s mysterious slow earthquakes
Researchers working to image New Zealand’s Hikurangi earthquake fault have uncovered a sea’s worth of…
Should fathers be screened for postpartum depression? Pilot study
Pilot study shows 30% of dads screened had postpartum depression. Read Original Article: Should fathers…
Study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines
A new study raises concerns over powdered infant formula preparation machines. Read Original Article: Study…
Wastewater detects signs of antimicrobial resistance in aged care facilities
A new study analyzing wastewater samples from several aged care facilities and retirement homes, has…
Atopic eczema in under 12s: signpost families to online resources
The summary of the NICE guideline on atopic eczema in under 12s is helpful1 but…
AI drones to help farmers optimize vegetable yields
For reasons of food security and economic incentive, farmers continuously seek to maximize their marketable…
Honeybees are more selective in their choices for nutrition than previously thought
An international research group examined which plants honeybees favor when collecting nectar and pollen. The…
Cats purr differently than previously thought
A recent investigation delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special…
England plans to raise legal age for buying tobacco each year to create “smoke-free” generation
The government has tabled plans to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes in England…
Medical student is held in custody after three people die in Rotterdam shooting
A medical student has been remanded in custody in the Netherlands after the fatal shooting…
Letby and managerial regulation—a warning for NHS culture
The heartache caused by Lucy Letby is beyond imagination.1 Patient safety seems to have been…
Ancient technology turns plant-based cheese into ‘something we want to eat’
To produce plant-based cheeses that feel and taste like dairy cheese, scientists have their sights…
Scientists develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries
Researchers have produced an engineered tissue representing a simplified cerebral cortex by 3D printing human…
Tracking the bacteria behind life-threatening sepsis in premature babies
A new study into sepsis in neonatal babies has uncovered the secrets of the bacteria’s…
Insect cyborgs: Towards precision movement
Insect cyborgs may sound like something straight out of the movies, but hybrid insect computer…
Hot weather hits productivity — even in air-conditioned factories
Hot weather reduces workers’ productivity – even if their workplace is air conditioned. Read Original…
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Graphene oxide reduces the toxicity of Alzheimer’s proteins
A probable early driver of Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of molecules called amyloid peptides….
Unique voice print in parrots
Individual voice could help birds be recognized in a flock, no matter what they say….
Housing and climate: UK homes need urgent adaptation to protect our health
The climate emergency is already affecting our homes,1 and it will drive a range of…
Climate friendly public health policies make economic sense
Investing in public health policies that help tackle the climate emergency makes economic sense, as…