Body & Mind
Incredible progress is being made in health and medicine – every day we seem to broaden our understanding of how to maximize physical and mental health, treat and cure illness and disease, and live longer, happier and healthier lives. The Body & Mind section celebrates this vital and complex work.
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More than 15 million Americans are putting their liver at serious risk, simply by trying to better their health. New research has revealed the extent of the damage caused by overuse of six supplements including turmeric, green tea and ashwagandha. -
Fish oil supplements containing omega-3 have long been touted as good for heart health. A new study has found they also reduce aggression. Researchers say the safe, common supplements should be used everywhere from the playground to the prison system. -
In good news for nearly half the world's men, scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals can be harnessed as a an effective topical gel for baldness. It sets it up as an inexpensive and safer alternative to minoxidil.
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April 24, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIt's not uncommon for patients to hide their true emotions from their caregivers – or even from their own conscious selves. An experimental new facial "sticker" could help, by detecting and relaying information on its wearer's present state of mind. -
April 24, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFrom raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more? -
April 23, 2025 | Ben CoxworthIt's never a good thing when harmful bacteria are present on surfaces in hospitals, as they can cause life-threatening infections in patients. A new paint could help keep that from happening, by quickly killing any microbes that land on it. -
April 22, 2025 | Paul McClureNerve or neuropathic pain has long been a tricky condition to treat effectively. However, a new study has comprehensively evaluated current drug and non-drug therapies to provide up-to-date guidelines to inform treatment options. -
April 21, 2025 | Paul McClureWhile cutting back on salt intake has long been a mainstay in treating high blood pressure, new research suggests that upping potassium intake might have a greater effect. It might be time to stock up on bananas, apricots, and sweet potatoes. -
April 21, 2025 | Rich HaridyAn example of the emerging science linking between gut health and autism, exciting new research moving into Phase 3 human trials has found fecal transplants can dramatically reduce its symptoms in the long term. -
April 20, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIf you're among the half of US adults who have tried to lose weight in the last year, you'll know how enthusiasm wanes when you hit the inevitable "plateau." New research shows that this is an adjustment period, and long-term success is over the hill. -
April 19, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThis week a study set off alarm bells, estimating that the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – examinations could result in five per cent of new cancers disagnoses annually. Since 2007, the use of the imaging technology has risen 30% in the US. -
April 19, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile a stethoscope will tell you if someone has a respiratory ailment, it will only share that info in the few minutes it's being used. A new device could paint a much bigger picture, by monitoring the patient's breathing for days at a time. -
April 17, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonFor the first time, surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant in which the donor organ never skips a beat, limiting muscle damage and improving acceptance and recovery. It ushers in a new era of our approach to this lifesaving operation. -
April 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonThe world's largest study into the long-term health impact of floods has found that there are surges in hospitalizations for months after an event – and current responses are inadequate when it comes to treating cancer, diabetes, mental health and more. -
April 16, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonLooking beyond jabs, sprays or tablets, scientists are thinking outside the box for delivering antiviral medication to prevent the spread of highly transmissible bugs. Their secret weapon? Chewing gum – but one made from a rather fascinating bean. -
April 15, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA new study of nearly 15,000 people found that the window of late-night workouts in which sleep is impacted is actually much larger than previously thought, showing that exercising within four hours of bedtime can have a detrimental effect on shut-eye. -
April 15, 2025 | Ben CoxworthValvular heart disease (VHD) is a potentially fatal condition, yet it's hard to diagnose with a regular stethoscope. A possibly life-saving new stethoscope is claimed to be much better at the job, plus it can be used by just about anyone. -
April 15, 2025 | Michael FrancoConsuming cannabis can certainly be a way to deal with some health conditions like chronic pain or insomnia. But when a user goes too far and winds up in the hospital, the negative consequences can reach far into the future, says a new study.
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