A common phrase says someone “died of old age.” Medicine says otherwise. Doctors do not certify “old age” as a cause of death, they identify the disease or injury that ended life, often after a gradual loss of resilience that…
After more than four decades of work, there is still no approved HIV vaccine. Recent large trials that tried to protect people with vector and protein vaccines did not prevent infection. These results pushed the field to change course toward…
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of the most complicated mental health topics. Some examples of what they do: Going through heartbreak When a client comes to…
Sure Shot, formerly known as Safety Shot, is presented as the first clinically proven supplement to reduce blood alcohol levels more quickly than the body’s natural processes. With clinical trials at the Center for Applied Health Sciences (CAHS), this drink…
Cats can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Research shows that interactions with cats can reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, and lower blood pressure. Additionally, the calming effects of petting cats and the companionship they provide may improve overall well-being,…
Researchers at Harvard University report a small robot arm that folds like origami and moves when exposed to a controlled magnetic field. The device has no battery and no wire. Power comes from an external coil that creates a magnetic…
Scientists from the University of California, Riverside and Duke University used simple silicone wristbands to track what people breathe in daily city life. The bands captured plasticizers, the chemicals added to plastics to make them soft and flexible. The team…
Scientists at Princeton University have discovered a novel method to reshape cellular structures by manipulating the physical properties of cells. This breakthrough could transform fields such as bioengineering and regenerative medicine by enabling more precise control over cell behavior and…
CNET created an innovative Mattress Smasher (Mattress Smasher 9000) to take the subjectivity out of mattress firmness testing by using a standardized machine. Traditionally, mattress firmness is assessed based on personal perceptions, which vary depending on a person’s body weight…