Cold plunges actually change your cells, study finds
Researchers at the University of Ottawa discovered that repeated cold exposure significantly enhances autophagic function, improving cellular stress management.
Calorie-free sweeteners can disrupt the brains appetite signals
A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that a common sugar substitute alters brain activity related to hunger and increases appetite, especially in people with obesity.
Fruit, fibre, dairy and caffeine may prevent tinnitus
Chinese researchers highlight 14% worldwide tinnitus prevalence but say more evidence is needed to confirm diet link.
Scientists test low-cost DIY air purifier and it beats expensive alternatives
University of California, Davis researchers hope to unlock clean indoor air for those who can’t afford hundreds of dollars for a commercial HEPA air filter.
A rubber hand alleviates pain
Ruhr-University Bochum researchers find that believing a fake rubber hand is your own can reduce perception of pain in your real hand.
Sound whirlpools used to break up kidney stones
Polytechnic University of Valencia scientists have halved the time it takes to break up kidney stones in ex vivo tests.
Engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy
MIT researchers achieved over 1,000% yield with their novel method that could lead to new therapies for spinal cord injuries or diseases.
Food is medicine: US perception survey shows strong public support
At Tufts University, researchers found most participants support healthy food prescriptions, with 3,000 surveyed citing cost as a key barrier.
How our lungs back up the bone marrow to make our blood
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco uncovered a lung-based stem cell reservoir that can restore bone marrow.
An orange a day could cut depression risk by 20 percent
Researchers at Harvard Medical School reveal daily citrus consumption may bolster mood by influencing gut bacteria.