How fast do we feel pain?
News Desk | Until now, the scientific consensus has been that in humans, the nerve signals that "communicate" touch to the brain are faster than...
So far cultured meat has been burgers – the next big challenge is animal-free steaks
Natalie R. Rubio | The meat you eat, if you’re a carnivore, comes from animal muscles. But animals are composed of a lot more than...
Can vaccines prevent cancer?
News Desk | Just over a decade ago, healthcare professionals introduced a new vaccination that aimed to prevent recurring infections of certain types of HPV. These...
Can spinach increase muscle strength?
News Desk | Rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron, some people call spinach a "superfood." Some studies have suggested that spinach has a variety of health benefits, such as keeping...
Almost a third of Scots are now obese – and at risk of more cancers than smokers
Naveed Sattar | Once smoking was the killer health problem in Scotland. Now comes the news from Cancer Research that around 29% of adults in Scotland are obese whereas 18% of the population...
Can bacteria fight cancer?
News Desk | Some tumours thrive and spread because their cells send out a "don't eat me" signal that makes the immune system leave them...
Can very low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol raise stroke risk?
News Desk | The internet abounds with articles and scientific studies that warn healthcare consumers of the perils of high cholesterol levels. Whether it is low-density...
Thinking of laser hair removal? Here’s what you need to know
Rodney Sinclair | Unwanted facial and body hair can affect the way we feel, our social interactions, what we wear and what we do. Options to...
Can bacteria be used to treat metabolic syndrome?
News Desk | Scientists have now confirmed what they previously tested in mice: the benefits of a bacterium for cardiometabolic health. In a new study,...
How antibiotics may render flu infections more dangerous!
News Desk | Doctors already know that misusing antibiotics can cause antibiotic resistance, which can make it difficult to fight bacterial infections, such as pneumonia....
Can antioxidants hasten the spread of lung cancer?
News Desk | Now, two independent Cell studies, one from the United States and the other from Sweden, reveal how lung cancer cells can use antioxidants to help them fuel their...
Can social interaction predict mental decline?
News Desk | Cognitive decline refers to a general reduction in mental abilities over time. It affects many people as they age and, in some...