Research conducted on mice modeling Alzheimer’s disease has shown promising results regarding the potential benefits of urolithin A, a substance found in foods like pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts. Scientists have found that urolithin A helps restore the ability to detect and remove damaged cells in the brain, which could have significant implications for treating neurodegenerative
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Cumberland Council in the north of England has recently introduced fines of up to £1,000 for individuals caught taking pebbles from beaches. While this announcement may have agitated some beachgoers, it is essential to recognize the significance of preventing erosion in coastal areas. Beaches hold sentimental value for many people, evoking cherished childhood memories. However,
Located about 1,000 light-years away from Earth lies a cosmic structure named IRAS 23077+6707 (IRAS 23077) that bears a striking resemblance to a giant butterfly. Initially observed in 2016 by astronomer Ciprian T. Berghea using the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS), IRAS 23077 has remained unchanged over the years, prompting further investigation
Recent data shows a significant shift in the consumption habits of Americans, with regular cannabis use now surpassing frequent alcohol consumption for the first time in national surveys. According to Jonathan Caulkins, a public health policy researcher at Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College in Pittsburg, the findings from the US National Survey on Drug Use and
Health authorities in the United States recently reported a second case of bird flu in a human, less than two months after the first case had been identified. The outbreak of the disease has been circulating among dairy cows, raising concerns about the potential for further human infections. Both cases were dairy farm workers who
Recent research led by University of Cambridge public health researcher Melanie Sloan has shed light on the connection between nightmares and autoimmune disorders in the brain. The study found that bad dreams are one of the most common and early signs of a lupus flare-up. According to the study, roughly a third of patients with
The recent discovery of two supermassive black holes merging in a colossal cosmic collision just 740 million years after the Big Bang has left astronomers puzzled. These black holes, millions to billions of times the mass of the Sun, defy the conventional understanding of how they could have grown so large in such a short
The use of high-potency cannabis among young adults has been linked to an increased likelihood of experiencing psychotic episodes. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bath and the University of Bristol in the UK found that consuming higher-potency cannabis between the ages of 16 and 18 doubles the chances of having psychotic
Recently, astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of astronomy – the Odd Radio Circles (ORCs). These massive rings of radio waves, larger than whole galaxies, have left scientists puzzled and intrigued. A recent study, published on April 30, 2024, sheds new light on this enigmatic phenomenon by capturing X-ray emissions associated with
Semaglutide, the medicine behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has been found to have significant benefits for heart health. Recent data from the largest and longest clinical trial on semaglutide use amongst those without diabetes, known as the Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes (SELECT) trial, has shown promising results. The study involved approximately 17,600 overweight or obese adults