health

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.

Kidneys In Space: Why A Trip To Mars Could End In Dialysis

Posted in Highlights from UCL, Medicine, Science on 18th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

"Our study highlights the fact that if you're planning a space mission, kidneys really matter."

AI Unearths Nearly a Million Potential Antibiotics to Take Out Superbugs

Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller

"We have been able to just accelerate the discovery of antibiotics."