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Playing the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with others has a positive impact on mental health, according to a new study. The researchers say that the game should be included as a therapeutic tool as part of a holistic approach to mental h… Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for better mental health
Wearables have moved way beyond simply counting steps. Now, they can continuously monitor health parameters like sleep patterns, heart rate, and overall wellness. Wearables, such as smartwatches and smart rings, empower patients to gain insights into t… Continue reading World-first AF detector for smart rings
The development of once-a-day pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), drugs like Truvada and Descovy signified a huge advance in HIV medicine. When taken as prescribed by someone who’s HIV-negative, PrEP reduces their risk of contracting the virus from sex by… Continue reading Twice-yearly HIV drug 100% effective at preventing spread
Microvascular disease affects the small blood vessels, particularly in the kidneys and eyes, and is a common diabetic complication. Diabetic nephropathy causes the deterioration of kidney function and eventual failure; diabetic retinopathy can lead to … Continue reading Sleep time linked to diabetes complications
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov introduced the ‘Three Laws of Robotics’ in his 1942 short story, Runaround. The laws, paraphrased, are as follows. First Law: A robot may not harm a human or, through inaction, allow a human to be harmed. Second Law:… Continue reading World AI Conference: USA and China agree humanity must come first
The microbiome’s central role in regulating the gut-brain axis and impacting health has gained prominence in the past decade. Prior research has linked the composition of gut bacteria to brain-related conditions like depression, PTSD and Alzheimer’s di… Continue reading Autism linked to specific gut bugs, promising quick, accurate diagnosis
Writing comedy is hard. Humor is often subjective, so what you find funny, others may not. And comedy writers need to remember to include critical ingredients: timing, delivery, originality, and avoiding cliché. They are constantly walking the line bet… Continue reading ChatGPT is funnier than humans (and it’s no joke for professional writers)
Only last week, we reported on one of the few negative stories about semaglutide, a member of the class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s or GLP-1RAs) that are used to treat diabetes and/or weight loss.Continue Reading… Continue reading ‘Ozempic drugs’ reduce obesity-associated cancer risk by up to 65%
Messenger RNA (mRNA) contains the instructions that direct a cell to make a specific protein using its built-in machinery. Many will be aware of mRNA because of its association with the COVID-19 vaccine. But mRNA has potential uses far beyond that, inc… Continue reading Engineered mRNA turns your body into a drug-making biofactory
It’s estimated that, in the US, between 52% and 82% of people who menstruate use tampons. To avoid health risks, especially given the high potential for vaginal absorption, it’s imperative that any harmful chemicals present in tampons are identified.Co… Continue reading Toxic arsenic and lead found to be common in tampons