$599 robot mower handles tough terrain with RTK and cruise control

It’s a competitive field when it comes to robot mowers, but this one may be a cut above most, with a pleasing price point, supreme weather detection, lawn mapping and a host of other features that mean you won’t have to keep watch over it as it goes ab… Continue reading $599 robot mower handles tough terrain with RTK and cruise control

World-first study links belly fat to chronic pain

In the first study of its kind, excess abdominal fat has been associated with chronic pain, but the good news is that losing weight that can reduce waistlines could help relieve widespread musculoskeletal conditions.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, S… Continue reading World-first study links belly fat to chronic pain

Sleep apnea symptoms slashed by 50% with existing epilepsy drug

A common childhood epilepsy drug has the potential to change the lives of millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea, as a human trial has delivered surprising results in reducing symptoms and improving daytime alertness.Continue ReadingCategory: M… Continue reading Sleep apnea symptoms slashed by 50% with existing epilepsy drug

Cheaper, highly effective oral ‘Ozempic’ drugs are on the way

The race is on to develop the first daily weight-loss pill that would be both cheaper and less invasive than the current injectable drugs on the market, with the latest strong trial results from US company Terns following similarly positive outcomes fr… Continue reading Cheaper, highly effective oral ‘Ozempic’ drugs are on the way

Watch: Ultra-rare baby wombat surprises all with shock photo shoot

Seeing a wombat in the wild in Australia is not a rare experience, but when ecologists managed to capture this particular one emerging from a den and casually wandering past a motion-sensor camera in the middle of the night, there was serious cause for… Continue reading Watch: Ultra-rare baby wombat surprises all with shock photo shoot

Millions of US adults may be getting wrong blood pressure reads at home

In an effort to do the right thing for their health, around 17 million US adults could actually be getting poor blood pressure readings from at-home kits that aren’t fitted correctly. This potentially has serious implications for nearly 7% of American … Continue reading Millions of US adults may be getting wrong blood pressure reads at home

One-button weight changing puts the smart in dumbbells

In the world of fitness, weight training can be an intimidating, confusing and cumbersome way of working out, but studies have proven that even light strength-work can speed up metabolism for weight loss, help stave off muscle deterioration as we age a… Continue reading One-button weight changing puts the smart in dumbbells

Nearly half of all cats want you to play fetch with them

While some pet owners may disagree, it’s widely accepted that around 80% of dogs will engage in fetching ‘play’ behaviors with their humans. But scientists have now found out that almost half of domesticated cats will also chase and return objects to t… Continue reading Nearly half of all cats want you to play fetch with them

Rapidly regrowing cartilage with ‘dancing molecules’ and ‘rubbery goo’

Two innovative new developments out of the same laboratory have demonstrated that degraded cartilage can be repaired and regrown, first by using “dancing molecules” to target the proteins needed for tissue regeneration, then with the aid of a hybrid bi… Continue reading Rapidly regrowing cartilage with ‘dancing molecules’ and ‘rubbery goo’

Turmeric and green tea among six supplements putting people in hospital

More than 15 million Americans may be putting their liver health at risk, simply by trying to better their overall health. New research has revealed the extent of the damage being caused by taking popular botanical supplements including turmeric, green… Continue reading Turmeric and green tea among six supplements putting people in hospital