Researchers aim to separate fact from fiction for "anti-aging" diets
In a Review, Mitchell Lee and colleagues attempt to separate fact from fiction for so-called "anti-aging" dietary interventions. They also explore these diets' potential shared mechanisms of action. For almost a century, caloric restriction and other dietary interventions have been…
Read MoreScientists use the synchrotron to better understand structure of cancer cells
A team of scientists led by the University of Surrey have used a special particle accelerator facility known as a synchrotron to better understand the structure of cancer cells. By using the synchrotron at Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire, the…
Read MoreEU regulator authorizes Pfizers COVID vaccine for kids 5-11
The European Union’s drug regulator on Thursday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children from 5 to 11 years old, clearing the way for shots to be administered to millions of elementary school pupils amid a new wave of…
Read MoreUnhealthy diets tend to be bad for the planet, study reveals
Cutting out your morning pastry and expensive coffee might help fight the climate crisis, a University of Leeds-led study published today reveals. Many less nutritious foods and drink account for nearly a quarter of diet-related greenhouse gas emissions, the research…
Read MoreCalling All Kitten Lovers! These L.A. Brothers Need a Home!
Ready to meet your new favorite dynamic duo? Say hello to Tamacti Jun and Baba Voss! These brothers are the best of friends—always playing and cuddling with each other. Baba Voss is blind, so Tamacti Jun helps him feel comfortable…
Read MoreRecurrent venous thromboembolism rate higher than expected for subsegmental pulmonary embolism
(HealthDay)—The rate of recurrent venous thromboembolism is higher than expected for patients with subsegmental pulmonary embolism managed without anticoagulation who do not have proximal deep venous thrombosis, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the Annals of Internal…
Read MoreHow can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed
All areas of life are fighting back post-lockdown—but dentistry, with long NHS waiting lists and limited access to emergency care even before the pandemic, is on a particularly challenging road to recovery. Now a study by academics from the University…
Read MoreThese Indian Baby Names Are Too Cute
India is home to so many different religions, languages, and legends, all of which provide fertile ground for a ton of unique Indian baby names. In many Indian cultures, names are based on the astrological sign the cute little bachcha…
Read MoreHow long does it take to feel better after changing your diet?
Hoping to feel better after changing your diet? Here’s how long it takes to really see the impact of nutrition. We turn to food to give all aspects of our body and brains a boost, from our energy to our…
Read MorePfizer’s pill is the latest COVID treatment to show promise. Here are more
Pfizer says its antiviral COVID treatment Paxlovid cuts the chance of ending up in hospital or dying by 89%. What differentiates this from other medicines we have used since the start of the pandemic is it provides the opportunity for…
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