New research finds that sparkling mineral water can boost metabolism and this way contribute to weight loss. The effect is, however, small.
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New research confirms that the root of tormentil, a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional European medicine to treat wounds, sore throats, diarrhoea, and gum disease, has indeed antimicrobial properties. The research also shows that it may be used to treat microbes that are resistant to common antibiotics.
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Cancer cells depend on particular chemicals for thriving. They need glutamine, but using vitamin B7 they can find alternative fuels. Without vitamin B7, cancer cell lose flexibility and stop growing. This insight may show a path to a promising new therapy in some cancer cases.
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In Scotland there are plans to use electric planes initially mainly for the transfer of goods, later also for passengers. The plane, called ALIA, has a range of 160 km.
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A new approach to treating high levels of cholesterol is now better understood. Instead of removing the cholesterol it is prevented that it is made in the first place.
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A new stool test has been developed that can detect 90 percent of colorectal cancers without the need of a colonoscopy.
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A decade-long study found that the fluoridation of drinking water does not harm the IQ of people.
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Montpellier claims to be the first major European city to introduce free public transport for its citizens by a so-called "Free Pass".
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It has been found that a combination of microwave and frying makes chips (French fries) healthier, since the microwave means that the frying can be shorted and less fat is absorbed.
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Regretfully, not only we humans, but also seagulls like chips, so they try to steal them. In new research an easy way to prevent this has been found: Print big eyes on the boxes containing the chips and the seagulls will not bother you.
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It has been detected that when nerves are damaged they can decide whether to protect themselves from further damage or to try to repair the damage by growing new axons. This process is triggered by a particular protein, aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR). Blocking it could help nerve regeneration. More research is needed.
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Vagus nerve stimulation is used to ease different medical conditions such as epilepsy and depression. Now it has been found that it may also help people with Alzheimer's disease to boost their memory. The exact mechanism is not yet understood.
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In experiments it has been found that ageing mice have high levels of a protein called FTL1 in their brains. Reducing this meant that the brains of the mice started to rejuvenate and their memory performance improved.
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New research finds that adults carrying a gene that makes them particularly susceptible for Alzheimer's disease may reduce their risk by eating relatively high amounts of meat.
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A traditional Japanese rule is to eat only until your are 80 percent full. Research finds that this method, called hara hachi bu, helps to reduce calorie intake and prevents long term weight gain and is easier to follow than strict diets, which often lead to cycles of weight loss and regain. The main points are: check in with your body before eating, eat without distraction, slow down, aim to feel comfortably full but not stuffed, share food, choose high quality foods, and be self-aware.
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A surprise discovery has been made in a small group of patients that sildenafil, the active component in Viagra, has a measurably positive impact on the progression of the rare but devastating childhood illness called Leigh syndrome, apparently by correcting mitochondrial membrane potential defects. More research is planned.
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