Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing…
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New research shows that ultrasound can be used to detect placenta problems in small unborn babies
Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A Doppler ultrasound that measures the blood flow of small unborn babies can reveal whether or not the placenta is working properly. In case of…
Improving quality of life and sleep in people with memory problems without using drugs
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing), recently published in Innovation in Aging, has shown promising results in improving the quality…
Archaeologists uncover complete Roman funerary bed in London
Archaeologists from MOLA have uncovered a complete Roman funerary bed during excavations near the Holborn Viaduct in London. During the Roman period, the location was a burial cemetery located on…
When symptoms suggest a stroke, but it’s something else
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain What looks and feels like a stroke sometimes isn’t. Instead, sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, vision changes, dizziness and other symptoms of a stroke might be caused…
What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them
Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones;…
Study finds mild COVID-19 infections make insomnia more likely, especially in people with anxiety or depression
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Although most patients diagnosed with COVID-19 will quickly recover, some people experience symptoms that linger well after they start testing negative again—including insomnia. Scientists already knew…
Debunking Love Myths: A New Look at Romance and Science
Summary: A new study challenges popular romance myths, debunking the Five Love Languages with evidence-based research. The work, proposes a ‘balanced diet’ metaphor for expressing love, emphasizing the need for…
Meet your gut microbes: Lactobacillus brevis—a fermentation superstar
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. From craft beers and kombucha to yogurt, sauerkraut…
