For years, researchers have observed that people who live at high elevations, where oxygen is scarce, tend to develop diabetes less often than those at sea level. Although the trend was well documented, the biological explanation behind it was…
Category: 8. Health
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Not just sport and car crashes: Debunking five myths about traumatic brain injury in NZ
Touching the lives of an average 110 people each day in Aotearoa, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is much more common than any of us would like it to be.
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Stanford’s New “Universal Vaccine Formula” Nasal Spray Protects Mice Against Stunning Range of Diseases
Stanford Medicine researchers claim they’ve invented a “universal vaccine formula” that protects mice against a wide range of allergens, bacteria, and respiratory viruses. And instead of being administered by injection, the potential…
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Scientists discover why we know when to stop scratching an itch
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels “enough,” is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural mechanism behind this built-in braking system,…
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Ultramarathons may damage red blood cells and accelerate aging
Running extreme distances may do more than exhaust muscles. A study published in the American Society of Hematology’s journal Blood Red Cells & Iron reports that ultra-endurance events can injure red blood cells in ways that may interfere with…
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Teen cannabis use linked to psychosis and bipolar disorders in study : NPR
Many young people have the impression that marijuana is a safe and natural drug, but a new study links early use to an…
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It Seems Bad That Temu Is Selling Peptides
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Silicon Valley’s biohacking obsession with poorly-studied chemical substances has reached its logical endpoint: they’re now buying peptides…
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7 ways to keep your nails healthy and strong : NPR
“Healthy nails should be firm. They should not be soft. They should be shiny. They can have some lines in them, but they…
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Common pneumonia bacterium may fuel Alzheimer’s disease
A common respiratory bacterium that typically causes pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai report that Chlamydia pneumoniae can persist in both the eye and the brain for years,…
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Discovery offers hope for reducing immune-related heart risks in cancer patients
For many people diagnosed with cancer, treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has dramatically extended lives. Some of these treatments, such as Keytruda and Opdivo, have become familiar brand…
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