health
Anti-aging drug extends life up to 25%, staves off frailty and disease
Posted in Medicine, Science on 23rd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
Research from Duke-NUS Medical School shows blocking the protein interleukin-11 (IL-11), can potentially extend lifespan, improve health, and reduce age-related decline.
Cuts to processed meat intake bring a range of health benefits
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
A study by researchers suggests that reducing processed meat consumption by one-third could prevent over 350,000 diabetes cases in the US over a decade, along with tens of thousands of fewer cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer cases.
Cancers caused by smoking reach all time high
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Jul, 2024
by Alex Muller
New analysis from Cancer Research UK reveals that the number of cancer cases caused by smoking in the UK has reached an all-time high of 160 per day, a 17% increase since 2003, emphasizing the urgent need for governmental action.
Can We Prevent The Next Flu Pandemic In Humans?
Posted in Medicine, Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
Though testing alone doesn't stop viral spread, it provides key information about where and how that spread is happening.
Like Cigarettes And Alcohol, Surgeon General Says Social Media Needs Warning Labels
Posted in Online, Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
"The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency-and social media has emerged as an important contributor," Murthy argues.