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New breath sensor detects diabetes quickly and easily
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, and many don’t even realize they have it. Instead of relying on costly and time-consuming lab tests, scientists at...
Doctors tested a common drug on COVID. The results are stunning
Inhaled heparin significantly lowers the risk of death and ventilation in COVID-19 patients while also showing potential against other respiratory infections. With its unique...
Scientists finally explain the real reason pregnant women get morning sickness
Morning sickness isn’t just random misery—it’s a biological defense system shaped by evolution to protect the fetus. By linking immune responses to nausea and...
Half of adults suffer from dry eyes, but most never get help
Dry eyes are far more common than previously believed, with over half of adults in the US and Europe experiencing symptoms, yet most remain...
One number at age 7 could predict how long you live
Children with higher blood pressure as young as age 7 face a sharply increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according...
Common heart drug taken by millions found useless, possibly risky
Beta blockers, used for decades after heart attacks, provide no benefit for patients with preserved heart function, according to the REBOOT trial. The massive...
This vaccine uses dental floss instead of needles
Scientists have discovered that flossing between your teeth could one day help vaccinate you. By targeting a uniquely permeable gum tissue called the junctional...
A tiny chemistry hack just made mRNA vaccines safer, stronger, and smarter
What if mRNA vaccines could be made more powerful and less irritating? Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have found a way to do...
Can zebrafish help humans regrow hearing cells?
Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance. New research reveals two specific genes that control how different supporting cells in zebrafish divide and regenerate, offering clues to how mammals might someday tap into similar regenerative powers.
Invisible ID: How a single breath could reveal your health—and your identity
Scientists have discovered that your breathing pattern is as unique as a fingerprint and it may reveal more than just your identity. Using a...