Why do many patients develop scarring after cataract surgery?
Cataracts remain one of the world’s leading causes of vision loss, touching nearly every family at some point.…
Milk and wheat proteins identified as potent defenses against cholera
A glass of milk and a slice of bread do not look like medicine. But a new study…
Bowhead whales may hold the key to humans living up to 200 years
The Iñupiat people of Alaska have long said that bowhead whales live two human lifetimes. That oral knowledge…
Dubai launches mental health hotline to support public as Iran crisis continues
Dubai authorities on Saturday called on doctors and mental health specialists to volunteer their time and expertise to…
Scientists discover that humans have a hidden ‘seventh sense’
Sand has a memory of sorts. Press into a loose pile of dry grains and something moves, not…
Scientists are creating a much broader picture of the aging brain
Memories rarely arrive as an unbroken stream. The brain quietly divides life into segments: entering a room, starting…
Eating peanut butter builds muscle power in older adults, study finds
The act of rising from a chair may seem like a simple task for most, but it is…
Living at high altitudes may reduce risk of diabetes and other metabolic diseases
For many years, scientists have been puzzled by individuals who live in high-elevation areas throughout the world. Surveys…
Don’t buy into brain health supplements
A nationally representative survey found that about one in four adults over age 50 take at least one…
MIT scientists create pill capsule sensor to help doctors track missed doses
Missing a dose can feel small in the moment. But in transplant care, HIV, tuberculosis, and many heart…
Simple amino acid in saliva could help you keep that beautiful smile
Morning routines can feel small until you picture what happens right after breakfast. Sugar hits your mouth. Bacteria…
Amoxicillin Not Banned in Nigeria, NAFDAC Confirms
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media…