Just 24 minutes of specially designed music could significantly reduce anxiety

A new randomized clinical trial suggests that listening to specially designed music for just 24 minutes may significantly lower anxiety. The music was paired with auditory beat stimulation (ABS), a…

One-off £2,000 grant gives care leavers head start, study finds

Participants were less likely to become homeless or spend time in hospital or prison, researchers say. Source link

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent. Source link

MIT scientists discover gut protein that traps and kills dangerous bacteria

The moist surfaces that line the body contain specialized molecules that help defend against microbes and prevent infections and inflammation. Among these protective molecules are lectins, a group of proteins…

Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny'

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood. Source link

Cells can sense 10x farther than expected and it may explain cancer spread

The fairy tale of the princess and the pea tells of a young royal so sensitive she could detect a tiny pea hidden beneath many mattresses. In biology, something similar…

Scientists create a cancer flashlight that lights up tumors

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a new way to determine which cancer patients are most likely to benefit from targeted therapies by illuminating tumors in medical scans.…

People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog

The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. Source link

'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'

Iona Hall says her ovarian reserve is very low and freezing her eggs may preserve her fertility. Source link

Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children

New research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure could influence how his offspring process sugar. In a mouse study, scientists found that…