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

Swedish Vikings were surprisingly good dentists, research finds

Researchers have examined the teeth of Swedish Vikings and found that aside from evidence of decay and loss, they engaged in surprisingly advanced dental practices not dissimilar from modern practices to relieve toothache. The study provides a rare ins… Continue reading Swedish Vikings were surprisingly good dentists, research finds

Overweight men show heightened risk of 17 different cancers

While we often try our best to not live in the past, our biology often has other ideas. Adding to a growing body of evidence that links weight to cancer, researchers have found significantly higher risks for 17 different cancers among men who carried a… Continue reading Overweight men show heightened risk of 17 different cancers

Heaps of pharmaceuticals, toxic chemicals found in recycled plastics

While the use of recycled plastics is normally considered a noble endeavor, a new study says it’s time to think twice. In an analysis of the material from more than 10 different countries, hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals were uncovered.Contin… Continue reading Heaps of pharmaceuticals, toxic chemicals found in recycled plastics

Organic electrode may allow short-term electrotherapy without surgery

Researchers have developed a soft conductive electrode that doesn’t require invasive surgery to implant and is resorbed by the body over time. They say their method could be a novel way of treating non-chronic conditions such as cancer and nerve injuri… Continue reading Organic electrode may allow short-term electrotherapy without surgery

Aquaponics farms may soon be powered by fish poop

Aquaponics operations combine aquaculture and hydroponics, with nutrient-rich water from the former being used to fertilize plants in the latter. Soon, such systems could also be powered by methane biogas derived from their own fish feces.Continue Read… Continue reading Aquaponics farms may soon be powered by fish poop

Nose drops may boost stroke recovery, even after it’s “too late”

Currently, if someone doesn’t receive treatment within a few hours of suffering a stroke, their chances of recovery are greatly diminished. That may one day no longer be the case, however, thanks to newly developed nasal drops.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Nose drops may boost stroke recovery, even after it’s “too late”

Blood biomarkers reveal impact of tumor-removal surgery on brain cells

Surgery to remove brain tumors comes with risks, one being that it may cause damage to the surrounding brain tissues. Researchers have found that biomarkers found in the blood are a useful new tool for tracking damage on a cellular level, providing mor… Continue reading Blood biomarkers reveal impact of tumor-removal surgery on brain cells

Study suggests a mix of trees works best for cleaning air in cities

We all know that trees help clean the air in cities, but which trees do so best? According to new research conducted in Sweden, a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees will give you the most bang for your buck.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment,… Continue reading Study suggests a mix of trees works best for cleaning air in cities

Food processing wastewater may find use as farmed seaweed fertilizer

The processing of foods typically generates a lot of wastewater, which has to be cleaned up before being released back into local waterways. According to new research, however, that water could first be put to use as a very effective fertilizer for far… Continue reading Food processing wastewater may find use as farmed seaweed fertilizer