The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation

Sharp increases in food prices during economic crises tend to hit certain groups the hardest. Urban residents and families with lower levels of education are often especially vulnerable. These price…

Scientists tested vitamin D for COVID and found an unexpected long COVID clue

Findings from a large study led by Mass General Brigham suggest scientists should continue investigating whether vitamin D supplements could influence long COVID. The research showed that taking high doses…

Hidden deep-sea proteins could supercharge disease tests

Researchers have identified previously unknown DNA-binding proteins in some of the most extreme places on Earth and demonstrated that they can enhance rapid medical tests used to detect infectious diseases.…

Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

Researchers at Houston Methodist have discovered that a protein tied to neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also helps control a critical DNA repair process. This…

Inside the world of looksmaxxing

In 2023 following a break up, he began to research looksmaxxing on his socials and developed a routine. In addition to going to the gym five times a week, he…

How often do people really fart? Scientists built smart underwear to find out

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed Smart Underwear, the first wearable device designed specifically to measure human flatulence. The small sensor tracks hydrogen in flatus, allowing scientists to…

Textbooks were wrong: Scientists reveal the surprising way human hair really grows

New research suggests human hair does not grow by being pushed out from the root as long believed. Instead, scientists found that hair is pulled upward by forces created by…

A lab mistake at Cambridge reveals a powerful new way to modify drug molecules

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a new technique that uses light instead of toxic chemicals to change complex drug molecules. The discovery could speed up drug development…

Gut bacteria that make serotonin may hold the key to IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a widespread digestive condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It occurs more frequently in women and commonly causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, constipation, or…

5 Live News Specials – That Time of the Month: Urinary incontinence

Available for over a year Naga and the team are joined by Dr Rajvinder Khasriya, who is a Consultant in Urogynaecology in the NHS, and also Lisa Watson, who suffers…