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‘Pop-up’ electronic sensors could detect when individual heart cells misbehave
Engineers have developed a powerful new tool that monitors the electrical activity inside heart cells, using tiny “pop-up” sensors.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2021


Newly developed injectable, adhesive surgical gel prevents scar tissue
Up to 90% of patients who undergo open abdominal or pelvic surgery develop postoperative adhesions, or scar tissue.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 27, 2021


Women who practice self-compassion are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad – and there is research to back it up.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2021


Mind-controlled robots now one step closer
Researchers have been working for years to develop systems that can help these patients carry out some tasks on their own.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2021


Breakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells
Fat is vital for life but too much can lead to health problems. CRISPR could help speed genetic discovery in the study of obesity.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2021


Artificial intelligence accurately predicts who will develop dementia in two years
Artificial intelligence can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years with 92 per cent accuracy.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 18, 2021


Sugar-coated COVID-19 test strip takes advantage of coronavirus’ sweet tooth
Even those tracking each new discovery about the coronavirus and its variants may not be aware of the virus’ sugar cravings.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021


Countries without face mask mandates experienced significantly higher COVID-19 deaths
A study in 44 countries found that, over time, the increase in COVID-19 related deaths was significantly slower in countries with mandates.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021


Scientists finally solve the mystery of why exercise improves our health
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that is key to why exercise improves our health and protects against the consequences of ageing.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2021


New drug combination key to very long-term leukemia remission in young patients
Researchers suggest that a 2.5-year regimen involving ibrutinib and chemoimmunotherapy can provide deep, and lasting remissions.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021


Nasal vaccines could revolutionize the fight against COVID-19 variants
COVID-19 variants have sent scientists scrambling to determine whether existing vaccinations and boosters are still effective.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021


Vaccines and previous infection could offer some “stronger than basic” protection to Omicron
Omicron samples do further propose its “significant” capability to evade protection from previous infection and, even third vaccine dose.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2021


Humans could 'live forever' through 'immortality' freezing
Many people throughout human history have had the seemingly-impossible ambition of living forever. Immortality might not be a pipe dream.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 12, 2021


A daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food to manage high blood pressure
Whether served on your morning cereal or a simple snack, a daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food for people with high blood pressure.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021


Technology enables physicians to preemptively identify patients at risk for serious infections
State-of-the-art technology will allow physicians to identify patients who are at risk for serious illness ahead of time.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 8, 2021


Does stress make you age faster? Yale researchers have the answer
How much does chronic stress accelerate your biological clock and are there ways to slow it down and extend a healthy lifespan?
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021


Love hormone delivered in a nasal spray can combat obesity
Obese individuals’ brains seem to light up at the sight of donuts, pizza, and other calorie bombs, even when they’re no longer hungry.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021


Researchers find surprising benefit to the immune system following infection
The human body’s immune system weakens over time, making older adults more susceptible to infections and leaving scientists with a dilemma.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021


UPenn researchers develop a chewing gum that reduces COVID-19 transmission
A chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and potentially tamping down transmission.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021


Gene discoveries give new hope to people who stutter
More than 2.5 million Americans have a chronic condition arising in early childhood that causes them to stutter. There is no known cure.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 5, 2021
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