Nature as therapy: Research shows how the outdoors can help us to heal
Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
Health & Wellness
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A ‘window to the brain’: Chip tracks glioblastoma treatment response using tumor vesicles in blood
Technology created at the University of Queensland could improve the odds of surviving brain cancer and change how we treat a range of neurological conditions. Dr. Richard Lobb and Dr. Zhen Zhang from UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology…
Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago: Here’s why
How much do your genes determine how long you’ll live? It’s a question that fascinates us, and one that’s been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled—genes account for about 20–25% of the variation in human lifespan, with…
Americans still expect families to shoulder most elder care, research finds
Americans believe that the family as a whole—especially a spouse or partner—is responsible for caring for an older adult. Biological and stepchildren have the next highest levels of obligation, according to a new University of Michigan study. Even though with…
New dashboard helps predict and plan for disease outbreaks
When infectious diseases surge, response often comes down to timing: whether communities can position the right people and supplies before case counts spike. A new tool developed by UC San Diego with UNICEF and New Light Technologies helps Peru and…
Rethinking longevity: Genes account for 50% of human lifespan variation, study suggests
What determines how long we live—and to what extent is our lifespan shaped by our genes? Surprisingly, for decades, scientists believed that the heritability of human lifespan was relatively low compared to other human traits, standing at just 20–25%; some…
Why be concerned about radon?
Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It’s naturally released from rocks, soil and water—and it can get trapped inside homes, offices or schools. There’s no known safe level of radon. There are no symptoms associated with radon exposure, unlike…
Scientists discover how to turn gut bacteria into anti-aging factories
Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, this led to longer lifespans, while mice showed healthier cholesterol and insulin changes. Because the drug stays in the gut, it…
A hidden bat virus is infecting humans
Researchers in Bangladesh have identified a bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus, in patients who were initially suspected of having Nipah virus but tested negative. All had recently consumed raw date-palm sap, a known pathway for bat-related infections. Genetic analysis confirmed live…
Diagnosis of cardiomyopathy is on the rise in Sweden
The number of patients diagnosed with cardiomyopathy has increased substantially over the past two decades. This is the finding of a new study from Uppsala University that mapped all cases of cardiomyopathy in Sweden. Despite identifying this increase, it is…