Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria

Bacteria are constantly evolving to survive. One major consequence is that many harmful microbes are becoming resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants, creating serious challenges for medicine and public health. But…

The Global Story – The AI chatbot users falling into delusional spirals

Available for over a year **Warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, suicide and upsetting scenes** In just the last few years, AI chatbots have become routine aspects of…

Doctors warn this popular vitamin may quietly disrupt cancer care

Hair loss is one of the most upsetting side effects of cancer treatment, and many patients look for ways to bring their hair back. One option that has gained popularity…

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”. Source link

What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine

An international team of scientists has uncovered new details about coral ecosystems, showing that each coral species hosts its own unique community of microbes. These findings reveal a previously unseen…

University explores endometriosis and cancer link

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility. Source link

Scientists find natural compounds that hit COVID-19 from every angle

Researchers have identified a group of natural compounds from a Brazilian tree that show promising activity against the virus responsible for COVID-19. The compounds, known as galloylquinic acids, were extracted…

WHO’s response to hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, briefed media today on a cluster of hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship, the MV Hondius. Eight cases have been reported so far,…

Eating eggs could cut Alzheimer’s risk by 27%

Researchers at Loma Linda University Health report that eating eggs may be linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in adults age 65 and older. Their findings suggest…

Hantavirus: Your questions answered

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship Source link