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A fascinating clinical trial has reported virtual reality immersion can reduce the amount of anesthetic needed during certain types of hand surgery. The trial found patients using VR could get through an entire surgical procedure with only local anesth… Continue reading Patients in VR during surgery need less sedatives, trial finds
Scientists have genetically modified a strain of the herpes virus to act as a cancer-killing agent in humans. Findings from an initial human trial are encouraging, with the experimental treatment proving safe and promisingly effective.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Herpes virus genetically engineered to kill cancer
An extraordinary new study has recorded the first evidence of babies in the womb reacting to flavors of foods eaten by their mothers. The stunning images show fetuses crumpling up their faces in disgust minutes after a mother consumes bitter kale or sm… Continue reading Incredible study images babies responding to taste of kale in the womb
New research from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis presents the most comprehensive investigation to date into the long-term neurological problems associated with COVID-19. Tracking more than 150,000 COVID patients for 12 months… Continue reading Mild COVID increases risk of many neurological problems for millions
The winner of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest is an extraordinary shot of a rarely seen “disconnection event” when solar winds break off a part of a comet’s tail. The image is just one highlight of many in the worlds most prestigiou… Continue reading The astonishing winners of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Researchers from Rutgers University have conducted a close investigation of the metabolic differences between night owls and early birds, finding those who prefer staying up late may be at greater risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.Continue Read… Continue reading Metabolic study finds night owls more susceptible to diabetes, heart disease
An international team of scientists, led by researchers from Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, have reported the first large-scale investigation into the genetics of musical rhythm. The landmark study homed in on nearly 70 genetic variants linked with our… Continue reading Researchers discover the genes that help you groove to music
Scientists have criticized new research claiming excessive smartphone use can be linked to early puberty onset. The research is unpublished, yet to be peer-reviewed, and was promoted through a press release packed with wild speculation, offering a perf… Continue reading No, a study did not find screen time causes early onset puberty
New research presented at the 2022 European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting has analyzed data from nearly 20 studies encompassing one million adults and found a link between drinking tea and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes… Continue reading Drinking tea linked to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
A compelling study has utilized a new kind of computer modeling to investigate how pre-existing drugs could be repurposed to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among the findings was a curious discovery indicating a common anti-diarrhea drug could h… Continue reading Possible treatment for autism symptoms found in common anti-diarrhea drug