DARK SECRETS: 13 | Vintage Vibes

What’s the secret to getting the perfect amount of sleep? Don’t worry about it!

Research out this month says you should aim for between 6.4 and 7.8 hours a night. But if you’re getting that granular about shut-eye, you’re overthinking it, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Targeted drug shows promise for people with advanced bowel cancer in early trial

One patient taking part in the trial said the therapy has given her a ‘new lease of life’.

Evening Standard · May 30

In 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently: How Friedrich Miescher’s DNA discovery changed science

In 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently when Friedrich Miescher isolated a substance from white blood cells that later became known as DNA. His work began while studying pus from surgical bandages in Germany. Although scientists did not immediately understand its role,…

The Economic Times · May 30

Quote of the day by Ivan Pavlov: 'It is not accidental that all phenomena of human life are dominated by the search for...' - the pioneer of classical conditioning teaches a life lesson on how survival needs shape human behavior and society

Quote of the day by Ivan Pavlov: Ivan Pavlov's quote highlights how the fundamental drive for survival, symbolized by the "search for daily bread," has historically dominated human life and shaped societal development. This oldest link connects all living things to nature, emphasizing our enduring dependence on the environment for…

The Economic Times · May 28

Most UK men should not be offered prostate cancer screening, experts say

Government will consider committee’s guidance that says mass screening ‘likely to cause more harm than good’

The Guardian - UK · May 28

No, you don't need 8 hours sleep a night — new study shows this is all the sleep you need for healthy aging

Research shows under-and over-sleeping can both lead to accelerated aging, plus the sweet spot sleep duration to aim for. With these expert tips you can get the right amount of rest every night.

Tom’s Guide · May 28

Scientists trace human blood cells back to ancient single-celled ancestors

Scientists have uncovered evidence that human blood and immune cells may have evolved from ancient single-celled organisms nearly 700 million years ago. Researchers at Kyoto University analyzed gene expression across multiple species to trace the evolutionary history of blood cells. Their findings suggest macrophages resemble early ancestral cells and that…

The Economic Times · May 28

Vitamin B12 and Cancer: Why scientists are taking a closer look at high levels

New research explores vitamin B12's complex link with cancer. While essential for health, high B12 levels are being investigated. Studies suggest a U-shaped relationship with cancer risk, indicating balance is key. Elevated B12 in cancer patients may be an indicator, not a cause. Doctors advise against high-dose supplementation without medical…

The Economic Times · May 27

Routine Tests and Screening Drive Early Disease Detection Using Biomarkers and Diagnosis

Screening and routine tests use biomarkers to support early disease detection and accurate diagnosis, helping identify silent conditions before symptoms appear and improving health outcomes.

Medical Daily · May 27

Women Are the Creators of This Earth, and Men Are Simply Their Creations

For six thousand years, men have written the myths. They put a male god in the sky, gave him a beard, and had him fashion the first woman from a spare rib, as if the womb could be retrofitted from a bone. It is the most audacious lie in human…

Times Life · May 27