Woman's regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”. Source link
Frozen for 5,000 years, this ice cave bacterium resists modern antibiotics
Bacteria are remarkably adaptable, thriving in some of the harshest places on Earth, from boiling hot springs to deep freezes far below zero. Ice caves are one such extreme habitat,…
Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife
A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry by Oxford University Press reports that widely used flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may pose a serious threat to…
New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients
As the population grows older and diabetes becomes more common, chronic wounds are affecting more people than ever. These slow healing injuries significantly raise the risk of infection, tissue damage,…
Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health
As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans, America’s native nut, and their role in heart healthy eating…
Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
A committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately. Source link
Nearly 200,000 people reveal the real key to heart health
A new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, suggests that the type of foods people choose on a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may…
Mysterious RNA led scientists to a hidden layer of cancer
The journey began with T3p, a small RNA molecule detected in breast cancer but not in normal tissue. When it was first described in 2018, it stood out as unusual.…
Scientists discover brain switches that clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have identified two brain receptors that help regulate the breakdown of amyloid beta, the protein…
Toxic metals found in bananas after Brazil mining disaster
Researchers in soil science, environmental engineering, and public health from the University of São Paulo (USP), the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES) in Brazil, and the University of Santiago…
















