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Simple skin test detects rare brain disease

Scientists from Canada have developed a new method for diagnosing progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and severe disease of the...

A reliable source of cells for insulin production has been created

A new technique in the field of regenerative medicine offers hope for millions with type 1 diabetes: experts from the...

Anxiety and depression distort self-esteem

People with anxiety and depression often suffer from low self-esteem – and now it’s become clear why. Researchers at UCL...

Curcumin against inflammation, overweight and brain aging

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is gaining popularity not only as a spice but also as a natural remedy...

Scientists have rewritten the DNA of bacteria and made probiotics safer

In Japan, scientists have developed a technology for editing the DNA of beneficial bacteria that does not raise consumer concerns...

Iron stores in the body are linked to the rate of aging

Many people have heard that iron is important for health – it’s involved in oxygen transport, supports enzyme function and...

Pecans improve nutrition and lower cholesterol levels

US experts have found that replacing habitual snacking with pecans helps improve blood composition and overall diet quality in people...

A way to detect Parkinson’s disease early has been found

Parkinson’s disease is usually diagnosed too late, when the brain is already severely damaged. Now scientists from Germany have found...

Why some people age slowly and others do not

Scientists have discovered that the body’s ability to resist disease directly affects life expectancy. A new perspective on aging and...