Genetic Basis of Transition to Live-Bearing in Marine Snails Revealed
A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on the genetic basis of a transition from egg-laying to live-bearing in marine snails. This transition, which has evolved repeatedly across animals, provides an opportunity to understand the genetic…
Five Diet Tips for a Longer and Healthier Life
A doctor has shared five diet tips that will help you live a longer and healthier life (Image: Getty) There are a number of places where people regularly live to over 100 years old. What’s more, many of these individuals…
Study Finds Type A Blood Linked to Higher Risk of Early Onset Stroke
Research has shown that individuals with type A blood are more likely to experience a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. This finding comes from a study published in 2022, in which genomics…
Best Energy-Boosting Foods for Winter
With winter in full swing, many of us may be feeling more lethargic than usual and therefore craving energy-boosting foods. There are several possible reasons for why you may be exhausted, from increased melatonin production making us feel sleepier to…
Local Siblings with Genetic Disease Defy the Odds Thanks to Breakthrough Drug
Local Siblings with Genetic Disease Defy the Odds Thanks to Breakthrough Drug A heartwarming story of two siblings with a rare genetic disease defying the odds has captured the attention of many. Thanks to a breakthrough drug, these local siblings…
Combining Mindfulness and Exercise Can Help Manage Stress, Review Finds
Combining mindfulness with exercise could be the key to managing stress during a potentially turbulent 2024, a new review argues. People who exercise and practice mindfulness meditation together tend to have less worry, stress, anxiety and depression than those who…
Tips for Staying Safe in Extreme Cold Conditions
Extreme cold can lower immunity and aggravate certain health conditions. From preventing cold exposure to regular exercise, here’s all you can do to stay safe. Delhi has been reeling under extremely cold conditions as daytime temperatures drop to 15 degrees,…
Human Trials for Artificial Uterus Could Be Approved This Year
Scientists have announced human trials for an artificial uterus could be approved this year, bringing hope to the 15 million infants born prematurely each year in the US. A team at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia successfully tested the womb…
How Our Tastebuds Adapt to What We Eat
Hate salad or veggies? Just keep eating them. Here’s how our tastebuds adapt to what we eat Do you hate salad? It’s OK if you do, there are plenty of foods in the world, and lots of different ways to…
New Treatment for Cancer Targets Chaotic Protein MYC
A groundbreaking new treatment for cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of California-Riverside. The treatment targets the chaotic protein, MYC, which is linked to 75% of all cancer cases in humans. MYC, known for its pivotal role…