Canada’s cancelled basic income trial produces positive results

A new report, from researchers at McMaster University and Ryerson University, has surveyed over 200 participants from a prematurely cancelled basic income experiment that took place in Southern Ontario between 2017 and 2019. The report suggests partici… Continue reading Canada’s cancelled basic income trial produces positive results

Silver solutions and essential oils among fake COVID-19 cures warns FDA

Colloidal silver, herbal supplements and essential oils are among a number of products currently being fraudulently promoted as cures for COVID-19, as the US Food and Drug Administration targets seven companies peddling unproven treatments.Continue Rea… Continue reading Silver solutions and essential oils among fake COVID-19 cures warns FDA

Bacterial DNA signatures in blood point to new universal cancer test

Developing a simple blood test that can detect all kinds of early-stage cancers is something of a holy grail for many researchers. A huge variety of different blood-based cancer diagnostic methods are currently in development tracking everything from p… Continue reading Bacterial DNA signatures in blood point to new universal cancer test

Gut microbiome studies reveal new bacterial links with diabetes

A trio of recent studies are uncovering compelling new insights into the role gut bacteria play in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). From discovering higher than average bacterial loads in tissue samples from diabetes patients, to a newly disco… Continue reading Gut microbiome studies reveal new bacterial links with diabetes

Study discovers novel ways intermittent fasting improves liver health

Researchers from the University of Sydney have discovered how intermittent fasting influences key metabolic pathways in the liver. The study offers new insights into how fasting can confer certain health benefits and hypothesizes the development of spe… Continue reading Study discovers novel ways intermittent fasting improves liver health

Promising progress on blood and urine tests for prostate cancer

Two new studies are offering promising progress in the development of novel diagnostic tests to detect and monitor prostate cancer. The research presents a urine test that can detect the disease in its early stages and a blood test that may catch the c… Continue reading Promising progress on blood and urine tests for prostate cancer

Study affirms average Covid-19 incubation period is 5 days

A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is affirming early estimates suggesting 5.1 days is the average incubation period for Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbein… Continue reading Study affirms average Covid-19 incubation period is 5 days

Crafty chameleon snatches top prize in Agora’s nature photo contest

An incredible shot of a long-tongued chameleon snatching a dragonfly has won the best nature photograph in global photography social network Agora’s latest contest. New Atlas has selected some astonishing highlights from the top 50 finalists, spanning … Continue reading Crafty chameleon snatches top prize in Agora’s nature photo contest

New Yale study rekindles debate over dangers of third-hand smoke

A new study is offering the most comprehensive real-world demonstration of how volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can spread throughout indoor environments from cigarette smokers’ clothing and bodies. Often referred to as third-hand smoke, the research … Continue reading New Yale study rekindles debate over dangers of third-hand smoke

Incredible highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest finalists

The finalists in the 17th Smithsonian Photo Contest have been revealed, selected from over 36,000 submissions. Here are our picks from the 60 sensational finalist photographs.Continue ReadingCategory: Digital Cameras, TechnologyTags: Photography, Award… Continue reading Incredible highlights from the Smithsonian Photo Contest finalists