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Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy was associated with increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared to consumption of vitamins, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study found that, compared with vitamins, these types of supplements

Scientists at Harvard University and the Broad Institute’s Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research have made a major advance in the development of human brain ‘organoids’: miniature, 3-D tissue cultures that model a patient’s own brain cells in a dish. Their new method, published in Nature, consistently grows the same types of cells, in the same

When it comes to fancy foods, high-low pairings can lead to some surprisingly delightful combinations. For example, if you’ve never eaten caviar and potato chips together, you’re missing out. So, we were SO excited to hear that earlier this week, Marie-Christine Osselin, Moët & Chandon’s wine quality and communication manager, told The Drinks Business that

As well as burning plenty of calories, rollerblading works to tone the body. Skating is a full-body aerobic workout that tones the thighs, hamstring and glutes. Apparently, the sport can also make your heart healthier. Universitat Konstantx researchers found that moderate roller skating increases the heartbeat to 140-160 beats per minute. This causes blood to

Dear Mayo Clinic: My daughter and her friends are all talking about going to a tanning bed. I suggested to my daughter that she get a spray tan instead, but I don’t think I’ve convinced her since she’s under the impression that tanning beds are somewhat safe. Is there any kind of tanning bed that

An international team of researchers from Western Sydney University, Harvard University, Kings College, Oxford University and University of Manchester have found the Internet can produce both acute and sustained alterations in specific areas of cognition, which may reflect changes in the brain, affecting our attentional capacities, memory processes, and social interactions. In a first of

A mechanism in the cells that line our blood vessels that helps them to process glucose becomes uncontrolled in diabetes, and could be linked to the formation of blood clots and inflammation according to researchers from the University of Warwick. Reported in a new study in Scientific Reports led by Dr. Naila Rabbani from Warwick

The advent of the #MeToo movement showed how quickly we can challenge the sort of discrimination that was become so normal we barely batted an eyelid. Perhaps it is same sort of social uprising needed to address the health gap of gender; a gap that sees women and the LGBQI community worse off, but also

With all this talk about blunt bobs (Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid and Sophie Turner have all embraced the sharp chop), we feared the long bob might be over. But leave it to Reese Witherspoon and her stunning new ultra-flattering hair update to being the lob back. The Big Little Lies star gave her Instagram followers a first look at the cut

Even though most of us get a baseline education in nutrition — or at least an outdated version of the food pyramid — in school, it’s easy to go through life without a clear understanding of what is and isn’t healthy. It doesn’t help that the clever marketing of food corporations looking to make more

Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have identified key biological pathways that regulate the spread of tumor cells to vital organs. These findings may have a significant influence on the development of new therapies that slow or prevent breast cancer metastasis. Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells to other organs, and the likelihood

A team of researchers from Clemson University and Prisma Health-Upstate are working to create a screening process to catch ovarian cancer in the early or pre-cancerous stages. Their goal is to make this screening as simple and easy for women as getting a pap smear. The idea is to identify the pre-cancerous changes through the

Children can keep full visual perception—the ability to process and understand visual information—after brain surgery for severe epilepsy, according to a study funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health. While brain surgery can halt seizures, it carries significant risks, including an impairment in visual perception. However, a new

Growing evidence shows that the brain’s dopamine system, which drives motivation, is directly affected by chronic, low-grade inflammation. A new paper proposes that this connection between dopamine, effort and the inflammatory response is an adaptive mechanism to help the body conserve energy. Trends in Cognitive Sciences published the theoretical framework developed by scientists at Emory

Countless people are affected by the battle against cancer. Modern treatments can be quite efficient at shrinking the tumor, but too often, they can’t kill all the cells, and the cancer may return. With some aggressive types of cancer, the problem is so great that there is very little that can be done for the

In a landmark study, scientists at Houston Methodist Research Institute discovered what makes white blood cell counts spike in individuals who have high cholesterol, possibly leading to new therapies for heart disease. Led by Longhou Fang, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration, and his postdoctoral fellow Qilin Gu, Ph.D., the team

PARIS — ModiFace is providing its artificial intelligence-powered technology for Amazon’s first virtual cosmetics try-ons. L’Oréal, which acquired the provider of augmented reality and artificial intelligence for the beauty industry in 2018, said Tuesday that Amazon customers in the U.S. and Japan can now use the front-facing camera on their mobile phones to digitally try

Most common cancer disease in Germany: skin cancer is often deadly According to health experts, skin cancer is the most common cancer disease in Germany. With early diagnosis, good cure, there are generally opportunities. However, if the disease is detected too late it is often fatal despite modern therapies, the discovery already of the Nobel

In the country of purchase in the offer: manufacturer’s Sauce calls back because of glass splinters The Company Jütro GmbH & Co. KG has a callback for the product “Sweet and sour pineapple – Asian Sauce“ started, because it a sliver of glass could be found in. The affected product was sold in branches of

Can added fibre really make cake, biscuits and chocolate healthy? Many of us don’t eat enough wholegrains, fruit and veg to meet daily fibre needs But what if you could get your fibre from cakes, ice cream and soft white bread? Helen Bond assesses and rates six new products that boast a high-fibre content  Many