The hidden tradeoff behind today’s most popular weight loss drugs

New research from Vanderbilt Health shows that both modern weight loss drugs and bariatric (weight loss) surgery can improve body composition in people with obesity. These treatments lead to a large drop in fat while also causing a smaller reduction in fat-free mass (including lean muscle). This balance matters because…

Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x

Chronic inflammation often develops quietly, without obvious pain or noticeable symptoms. Over time, however, it can contribute to serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, arthritis, and even cancer. Inside the body, this process is driven by immune cells that release chemical signals to respond to…

Humans reached Australia 60,000 years ago, new DNA study reveals

A large international collaboration between researchers at the University of Huddersfield and the University of Southampton has provided new insight into when and how modern humans, Homo sapiens, first settled New Guinea and Australia. The project brought together experts in archaeogenetics and maritime archaeology, with funding from the European Research…

Breakthrough water filter removes 98% of toxic PFAS forever chemicals

Contamination from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has spread into groundwater, surface water, and even drinking supplies, affecting millions of people around the world. Researchers at Flinders University have now developed a promising new approach that could help remove some of the hardest-to-capture forms of these long-lasting pollutants from water.…

Your brain could help solve autism and most people don’t know it

Autism BrainNet has released new survey results that reveal a major gap between public support for autism research and awareness of how that research is carried out. While most Americans recognize the importance of studying the autistic brain, far fewer understand the role that brain donation after death plays in…

Riapre a Napoli il cimitero delle Fontanelle – Campania – Ansa.it

   Riapre il 18 aprile il cimitero delle Fontanelle, una delle riaperture più attese in città da cittadini e turisti. Dopo anni di chiusura dovuta all’aggravarsi di problemi strutturali, il sito sarà restituito alla fruizione alla presenza dell’arcivescovo di Napoli, don Mimmo Battaglia, del sindaco Gaetano Manfredi e della comunità…