August 19, 2025

Tooth sensitivity could be cured by putting robots in your mouth

By Ben Coxworth August 17, 2025 A microscope image of compromised dentin tubules that have been protectively plugged by the CalBots Shanmukh Peddi, Debayan Dasgupta View 1 Images Having hypersensitive teeth can be quite the hassle, making it painful to consume hot, cold, sweet and/or acidic foods and beverages. Tiny new “robots” are here to help, […]

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FDA approves landmark fibromyalgia drug that works like no other

By Bronwyn Thompson August 17, 2025 Huge news for the millions of adults who suffer from this debilitating condition Created with ChatGPT 5 View 1 Images Following decades of limited treatment options, people living with fibromyalgia will soon have access to a novel therapy designed to tackle the condition’s most elusive symptom: Poor-quality sleep. The US

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How HPV reprograms immune cells to help cancer grow

by Keck School of Medicine of USC edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The most common cancer-causing strain of human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV16, undermines the body’s defenses by reprogramming immune cells surrounding the tumor, according to new research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. In mice, blocking this process boosted

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Radio waves amp up smell without surgery or chemicals

by American Institute of Physics edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan When we smell something, it’s because odor molecules generate nerve signals in the olfactory bulb of the brain. Radio waves can pass through the forehead and directly stimulate the same nerves, leading to improved sensitivity to smells. Credit: Bok et al. Our sense of smell

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Towards fully automated artificial pancreas systems for better diabetes care

Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems such as the UVA Health-developed artificial pancreas could help more type 1 diabetes patients if the devices become fully automated, according to a new review of the technology. Even as the artificial pancreas and other AID systems have helped millions of people with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood

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Researchers investigate how citrus bioflavonoid naringin could reduce inflammation and heart risk

By Tarun Sai LomteReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Aug 18 2025 From endothelial repair to anti-inflammatory effects, naringin demonstrates powerful heart-protective actions before reaching clinical trials. Systematic Review: Endothelial and Cardiovascular Effects of Naringin: A Systematic Review. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers evaluated the cardiovascular and endothelial effects of naringin, a

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INSTABILITY IN CHILDHOOD CAN LEAD TO HEALTH PROBLEMS LATER

AUGUST 11TH, 2025POSTED BY SAVANNAH PEAT – U. GEORGIA (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS CHILDREN’S HEALTH PARENTS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA The more unpredictable an environment is for children, the more likely they are to exhibit mental and

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BACTERIA COULD MAKE VITAMINS CHEAPER AND GREENER

AUGUST 11TH, 2025POSTED BY MARCY DELUNA-RICE (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS BACTERIA VITAMINS UNIVERSITY RICE UNIVERSITY A new study reveals how to rewire bacteria to produce more vitamin K₂ for supplements and fortified foods. Engineering microbes to overproduce

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WHY TIKTOK ADHD MISINFORMATION IS DANGEROUS

AUGUST 11TH, 2025POSTED BY DAN BERNARDI – SYRACUSE U. (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook Twitter Reddit Email You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) SOCIAL MEDIA UNIVERSITY SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY New research reveals that exposure to ADHD misinformation on TikTok significantly reduced students’ accurate

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NIST Releases Trove of Genetic Data to Spur Cancer Research

In an effort to foster progress in cancer research, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is releasing detailed and comprehensive data about the entire genetic content of a pancreatic cancer cell. Scientists can use it to research tumors, improve cancer diagnostic tests, and develop new cancer treatments. This image shows chromosomes in the

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