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A Safe Alternative to Table Salt Has Been Found
University of Washington: a blend of 78% sodium chloride and 22% calcium chloride tastes like salt — a safe alternative to table salt.
Hidden liver problems prevent weight loss
University of Bristol: non-alcoholic fatty liver disease prevents weight loss — diagnosed in one-fifth of adults and often asymptomatic.
Infertility treatment ends with the birth of a baby who has three parents
Spanish doctors: a "three-parent" baby has been born after mitochondrial replacement therapy for the first time — to a 32-year-old Greek woman following 4 failed IVF attempts.
Scientists explain why it is dangerous to treat a cold with "mild" medicines
Cardiff University: throat lozenges containing antibiotics promote resistance in S. aureus and other dangerous bacteria.
Experts Explain Why Seaweed Chips Are Dangerous and How Iodized Salt Helps
Endocrinologist Anna Goncharova: iodized salt is beneficial, but seaweed chips are hazardous — their iodine content exceeds the norm by 500 times and disrupts thyroid function.
Traces of a new species of ancient humans found in a cave in the northern Philippines
Remains of a new species of ancient humans — Homo luzonensis, dated to 50,000 years old — have been found in Callao Cave in the Philippines.
Scientists say it's possible to rejuvenate the brain with proper stimulation
Electrical brain stimulation through an EEG cap improved working memory in elderly people to the level of 20-30-year-olds, with effects lasting 50 minutes.
Australian Scientists Test a New Drug Against Alzheimer's Disease
Australian scientists are testing Xanamem — an Alzheimer's drug that lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) levels.
Implant to solve the problem of communication for people with paralysis
A paperclip-sized Stentrode implant will help five Australians with paralysis communicate with the world through a computer interface.
Brain features explain why alcohol and fatty foods are linked
University of Pennsylvania: mice with unlimited access to fatty food drank more alcohol — neural link between fast food and alcohol cravings confirmed.
Psychologists Reveal a Truly Effective Way to Reduce Stress
University of Michigan: a 20-30 minute walk in nature without a phone significantly lowers cortisol levels.
Scientists move closer to creating a cat allergy treatment
Sechenov University and the Medical University of Vienna are developing the world's first cat allergy vaccine, designed to neutralize all 8 allergens.