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Garlic Helps Counter Age-Related Changes in the Brain and Gut
University of Louisville: allyl sulfide from garlic improves memory in elderly mice by supporting gut microbiota and NDNF gene expression.
Viagra Could Help Pregnant Women with Preeclampsia
University of Mississippi: Viagra (sildenafil citrate) lowers blood pressure in pregnant women with preeclampsia when standard medications fail.
Insomnia is a gene-driven disorder, scientists conclude
University of Exeter: DNA from 85,000 people revealed 47 genetic regions that influence sleep, particularly the PDE11A gene.
Positive Emotions Heal Diseases
The "Laughing Photographs" method! Everyone must read this urgently! By capturing positive emotions on your own portrait and looking at it regularly, you can not only improve your mood but also relieve hypertension, nervous, skin and other conditions.
American fitness enthusiasts discover the power of brine
In the US, brine has become a popular drink — an excellent prebiotic with antioxidants and vitamin C, restores water and electrolyte balance after workouts.
Doctors Explain What Happens When a Blood Clot Forms in the Body
Professor Simon Matskeplishvili of Moscow State University: a detached clot in the pulmonary artery kills within seconds, while one in the left atrium causes a severe stroke.
A Step Toward a Vaccine Against All Types of Influenza Has Been Made
U.S. scientists are testing a universal flu vaccine targeting the hemagglutinin "stem" — it protects against H1N1 and H5N1.
New Dressing Stops Bleeding as Quickly as Possible
Chinese scientists have developed a three-dimensional multilayer nanofiber sponge — a medical dressing for rapid hemostasis and tissue regeneration.
Study: people constantly glued to their phones are more likely to have weight problems
Rice University: high media multitasking among young adults correlates with higher BMI — smartphones are linked to obesity risk.
Non-Surgical Nose Reshaping — A New Reality for Plastic Surgery Adepts
Dr. Michael Hill (Los Angeles): non-surgical rhinoplasty uses microneedles, electric current and a 3D mold to reshape the nose in 5 minutes.
Light-Adaptive Contact Lenses Make a Real Revolution
Johnson & Johnson Vision has released self-darkening contact lenses that adapt to UV light in bright sunshine within 90 seconds.
Popular "Yasmin/Janin" Contraceptive Recognized as Potentially Dangerous
Bayer: the "Janin" contraceptive raises venous thromboembolism risk by 1.6 times — peak risk during the first year of use.