Why the human body has so many design flaws

The human body is often described as a marvel of “perfect design”: elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose. Yet, when we look closer, a rather different picture emerges.…

Second pregnancy changes the brain in surprising new ways

A second pregnancy changes the brain in ways that are both familiar and distinct from a first pregnancy, according to new research from Amsterdam UMC published in Nature Communications. Building…

Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut

An experimental drug developed at Michigan Medicine has shown the ability to reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by restoring gut health. The findings, published in The Journal…

Havana Syndrome victims get $3m payout from US government

The US Department of Defence said it would continue to prioritise “the care of affected personnel” as it announced the compensation, paid out under the Havana Act which was signed…

Endometriosis tests ‘would have given me years of my life back’

“I was told that my symptoms were just part of being a woman.” These are words that are likely to be familiar to scores of women who have suffered years…

Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness

Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention. Source link

People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

The NHS has urged people in their 50s to test for bowel cancer in response to “low numbers” taking part in screening. Official figures from NHS England suggest a little…

Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial. Source link

This frog bacterium wiped out cancer tumors in mice with a single dose

Scientists at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have identified a naturally occurring bacterium from the intestines of Japanese tree frogs (Dryophytes japonicus) that demonstrated remarkable anticancer…

New MRI breakthrough reveals the brain and eye like never before

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most valuable tools doctors use to diagnose disease. Yet even with today’s advanced scanners, producing clear images of some areas remains difficult.…