Medical
We seem to have entered a new age of anti-ageing. Longevity bros and the pharmaceutical industry have declared war on the biological clock, developing pills and protocols to slow our cellular decline. At the consumer level, wearable technology lets us track the minutiae of physical existence. A few hundred pounds will buy you a test…
Representatives of the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation in Việt Nam attend the press conference on October 27. — VNS Photo Thanh Hải HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Health organised a press conference in Hà Nội on Tuesday to provide information regarding the draft Law on the Donation, Procurement, and Transplantation…
Scientists today say we’re just beginning to understand the harm that the tiny bits of plastic we drink, eat and breathe are doing to the human body. But recently discovered chemical company documents dating back several decades show that industry scientists have long been aware of — and concerned about — the way microplastic particles…
Amitabh Bachchan says he needs ‘yet more rest’ in new health update: ‘The human body and its uniqueness’ Amitabh Bachchan has given fans another health update, saying he needs more rest. The post came a day after he announced a break from social media to recover. He shared the note on his official Tumblr blog…
Fat, carbs and protein. You’ll have heard of these three macronutrients before. But which is truly critical to your diet? Answer: all of them. Together, they’re essential for keeping your body functioning; they give you energy and make sure all your cells are working properly. However, you’d be forgiven for thinking that protein is more…
New York, NY (October 13, 2026) Mount Sinai researchers are sending bioengineered human brain and cardiovascular tissue models into space for the first time today, as part of the SpaceX CRS-35 mission, to study brain activity, cardiovascular function, and accelerated aging in orbit. Two investigations will send miniature organ-like systems known as organoids and organ-chips…
IntroductionFrom recreational cannabis to functional nutritionThe diet-endocannabinoid connectionExploring the health benefits of dietary cannabinoidsCurrent evidence and limitationsThe future of cannabinoid nutritionReferences From hempseed nutrients to CBD-rich extracts, researchers are investigating how cannabis-derived ingredients interact with the body and what those interactions could mean for everyday nutrition. Image Credit: Melnikov Dmitriy / Shutterstock.com Introduction Researchers are…
Just 20 years ago, type 2 diabetes was a lifelong diagnosis. When doctors spoke with their patients, the focus was on treating symptoms and managing complications with pharmaceuticals. Thoughts of eradicating the disease itself seemed far-fetched. Now, though, thousands of people are successfully pushing back the disease. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the…
Miniature organs being sent into space for the very first time may soon help scientists understand how spaceflight impacts certain organs and may accelerate aging. In a joint effort by researchers from Mount Sinai, NASA and aerospace company Space Tango, these mini organs will be exposed to the increased radiation and microgravity astronauts face in space, especially on long-duration missions. “If people are…
Plastics are everywhere. They are in our food packaging and kitchen tools, the clothes we wear, the air in our homes and workplaces, and in our watersheds and oceans. Although large-scale plastic production began less than a century ago, they have become one of the most pervasive materials on the planet, persisting long after their…