Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Jim Dryden, Washington University in St. Louis
In a small weight-loss study, women on a high-protein diet did lose weight but didn’t see improvements in insulin sensitivity, which can help lower diabetes risk.
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- Written by: Tony Burroughs
It always seems strange to me that when they play the national anthem, almost everyone holds their hand over their heart, off to the side of their chest. But wait a minute! That's not where our heart is at all. Our heart is in the exact center of our chest...
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- Written by: Alexis Blue, University of Arizona
Having a higher body mass index, or BMI, can negatively impact cognitive functioning in older adults, say researchers, who suggest inflammation is to blame.
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- Written by: Amy Pullan, University of Sheffield
Researchers find no link between how hungry we feel and the number of calories we consume.
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- Written by: Emma Rayner, University of Nottingham
Women who replaced an afternoon diet drink with water lost more weight and had better insulin sensitivity.
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- Written by: Arvind Suresh, University of Pittsburgh
Nathan Copeland, a 28-year-old man who couldn’t feel or move his lower arms and legs after a car accident, has regained the sensation of touch through a robotic arm that he controls with his brain.
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- Written by: Joshua Burns, University of Sydney and Verity Pacey, Macquarie University
Knock knees, also known as genu valgum, is a type of knee alignment seen when a child (or adult) stands up straight with their knees together, but their feet and ankles stay apart.
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- Written by: Chris Elliott, Queen's University Belfast and Marie Cantwell, Queen's University Belfast
Eating processed meat can increase your risk of getting colorectal cancer. The World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) says that each 50g portion of processed meat eaten daily (about two bacon rashers) increases bowel cancer risk by 18%.
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- Written by: Paul Bertrand; Amy Loughman, and Melinda Jackson, RMIT University
The gut microbiota is the community of bugs, including bacteria, that live in our intestine. It has been called the body’s “forgotten organ” because of the important role it plays beyond digestion and metabolism.
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- Written by: Tine Van Bortel, University of Cambridge
Mental health has long been the Cinderella of healthcare: left to scrape an existence while the bulk of funding and attention goes elsewhere.
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- Written by: Andrew Tonkin, Monash University
Aspirin is, like ibuprofen and Voltaren (diclofenac), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and reduce fever.
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- Written by: Tim Spector, King's College London
A battle is waging about how often and how carefully we should wash our hands. Many allergy experts say it is vital for our future health and that of our children to reduce hand washing and allow friendly microbes back into our mouths.
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- Written by: Victoria Indivero, Penn State University
Older adults who participate in training designed to improve cognitive ability are more likely to continue driving over the next 10 years than those who don’t, research shows.
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- Written by: National University of Singapore
A compound derived from the leaves of the neem plant could significantly suppress the development of prostate cancer, according to new research with mice.
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- Written by: Jane Martin, University of Melbourne and Trevor Shilton, Curtin University
Three in five Australian adults get sucked in by promotions and specials on junk food and sugary drinks at the supermarket, research released today shows.
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- Written by: Barbara Kennedy, Penn State
Looking for population shifts on satellite images could be a way to deliver vaccines and prevent or control disease outbreaks, a new study finds.
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- Written by: Anna Burt, Cardiff University
Although the causes of Alzheimer’s disease remain a mystery, genetic research is now providing clues about how the disease develops.
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- Written by: Jason Yosar, The University of Queensland
Conjunctivitis is an eye disease that has been described since antiquity. Ancient Roman oculists, the eye physicians of the time, prescribed remedies such as vinegar lotions and copper oxide for its treatment.
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- Written by: Kate Becker, Boston University
Two powerful tools for early Alzheimer’s detection may fit in the palm of your hand. In fact, one of those tools is your hand.
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- Written by: Barbara E. Savin
A strong mind can cope with a weak body, while even a strong body is no use if you have a weak mind. Remember that your aura is simply an extension of you. When strong, it acts as a protective shield. When fragile or damaged, it can leave you drained, unwell, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
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- Written by: Merlin Thomas, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute
Metformin is the most widely used drug to treat type 2 diabetes globally. In Australia, approximately two-thirds of patients with type 2 diabetes are prescribed metformin, either alone or in combination with other pills, or with insulin injections.
