Long-term use of melatonin supplements linked to higher risk of heart failure and death
Long-term use of melatonin supplements, often used to promote sleep and address insomnia, was associated with a higher…
Hypoxia weakens the body’s infection defense by changing genetic material of neutrophils
Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body’s…
World’s largest-ever clinical trial launched to test treatments for Parkinson’s disease
The world’s largest-ever clinical trial of treatments to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease has launched,…
New nanomanufacturing technique enhances vascular systems in artificial human tissue
When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics…
New lab-grown human embryo model produces blood cells
University of Cambridge scientists have used human stem cells to create three-dimensional embryo-like structures that replicate certain aspects…
HDC finds Whanganui health provider breached woman’s care standards while giving birth
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall included in her recommendations that Health NZ Whanganui develop and implement…
Blood Moon: Lunar eclipse to grace New Zealand skies overnight and early Monday
Te Whatu Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki told the Herald the lunar eclipse will begin at 3.30am Monday morning,…
Burning Man homicide | Man ‘lying in a pool of blood’ is found dead
Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead at Burning Man in the Nevada desert over the…
Chinese man jailed for breaking into woman’s home, drawing her blood for ‘stress relief’
A Chinese man who broke into a woman’s home, sedated her and drew her blood has claimed he…
Tyla Wirihana-Singh throws coward punch, then films ongoing attack on father-to-be
A judge with more than 40 years’ experience in the criminal court yesterday described the attack as being…
HDC finds pharmacist failed to consult GP three times before man’s fatal brain bleed
Surgery wasn’t an option, and he subsequently died. The man had been taking prescribed blood thinners, and a…
Thai royal update: Princess Bajrakitiyabha battles severe infection
Doctors will continue to monitor her condition and provide treatment, the statement said. Known in Thailand as “Princess…