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Scientists hope salmonella could hold the key to treating bowel cancer

New research on mice pinpointed the mechanism that causes the immune system to be suppressed

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Is it true that … an apple a day keeps the doctor away?

It’s a tale as old as time. But does the fruit really live up to its healthy hype? We ask an expert

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Excess Screen Time Triggers Early Puberty, Rapid Bone Growth, Potentially Limiting Height: Study

The results of the rat study highlight how exposure to screens from a very young age affects children's height and physical maturity.

Medical Daily · Nov 18, 2024

'Chart your fart': call for Aussies to track their gas

Scientists want Australians to record the quality, quantity, aroma, loudness and duration of their emissions using a phone app for a gut health study.

AAP · Nov 14, 2024

Pompeii's New DNA Analysis Challenges Centuries-Old Assumptions About Victims' Lives

A recent DNA study has upended long-held theories about the people who died in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, revealing unexpected details about the demographics and connections among the victims.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

Could red wine prevent bowel cancer? Trial could have 'big implications' for disease

The Colo-Prevent trial has been hailed as a ‘unique experiment’ by scientists

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

UK trial to assess if red grape chemical can prevent bowel cancer

Resveratrol, which is also found in blueberries and peanuts, has been found to slow tumour growth in mice

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024

Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Strange consciousness of comb jellies

If simple organisms like comb jellies can form a single new being, what does that say about sentience?

Salon · Nov 10, 2024

Pompeii DNA evidence leads to surprising new discovery about victims

New information from the study of Pompeii plaster casts has challenged previous interpretations

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024