The mystery of Bruce Lee's death finally solved
Bruce Lee was the most influential martial artist of all time inspiring millions and bringing attention to martial arts in the West.
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Joseph Shavit
- Oct 22, 2022
Scientists uncover why late-night eating leads to weight gain and diabetes
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind why eating late at night is linked to weight gain and diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 19, 2022
Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk
The protein, called SHMOOSE, is a tiny “microprotein” encoded by a newly discovered gene within the cell’s energy-producing mitochondria.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 22, 2022
First-ever discovery finds genetic mutations in humans aren't always random
Researchers find the first evidence of nonrandom mutation in human genes, challenging a core assumption at the heart of evolutionary theory
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 11, 2022
Everyday viruses can trigger the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers find
Shingles infection may activate dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer’s associated protein
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 22, 2022
Where do COVID-19 variants come from?
New study finds that immunocompromised patients tend to develop chronic coronavirus infections, leading to highly mutated variants.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 16, 2022
Why do cats lick and chew catnip and act so crazy afterwards?
Damaged catnip emitted 20-fold more total iridoids compared to intact leaves. In contrast, silver vine leaf damage did not alter iridoids.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 1, 2022
Amazon to roll out voice-activated telemedicine through Alexa-powered devices
Amazon and Teladoc are starting a voice-activated virtual care program that lets customers get medical help without using their phones.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19, 2021
“Deepfaking the mind” could improve brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities
Synthetic neurological data created using generative adversarial networks could speed up training of brain-computer interfaces.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 16, 2021
New study shows that brains learn differently as people age
A new study of brain activity patterns in people doing a memory task finds that the way we make inferences changes dramatically as we age.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 11, 2021
Robotic third eye helps wearers to navigate the world
Industrial design student Minwook Paeng has created a robotic Third Eye that is fixed to the forehead and looks out for obstacles.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 10, 2021
For the first time ever, doctor diagnoses woman with 'climate change'
A Canadian doctor has diagnosed a woman with "climate change" after she came to hospital with breathing problems.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 6, 2021
Economic impact of obesity set to reach 3.6 per cent of GDP by 2060
Economic impact of obesity set to reach 3.6 per cent of GDP by 2060. Total costs projected to double in Spain and rise 19-fold in India.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 3, 2021
Can eating alone be bad for your heart?
New study suggests that older women who eat alone have poorer nutritional knowledge and intake and a higher prevalence of angina.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 19, 2021
New portable device opens the way for at-home skin cancer treatment
A new prototype photodynamic therapy (PDT) device that can be used at home significantly reduces pain levels during treatment.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 17, 2021
Our brains have a “fingerprint” too
Enrico Amico learned that every one of us has a brain “fingerprint” and that this fingerprint constantly changes in time.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 17, 2021
Is your dog strangely hyperactive or impulsive? New study shows why
Our findings can help to better identify, understand and treat canine hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 10, 2021
Screen time linked to risk of myopia in young people
A new study reveals a link between screen time and higher risk and severity of myopia, or short-sightedness, in children and young adults.
Joshua Shavit
- Oct 3, 2021
Spouses really are together in sickness and in health suggests new study
When it comes to marriage, the adage "birds of a feather flock together" is true in lifestyle habits, body shape, blood pressure and more.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 29, 2021
New science on how migraines affect the sleep cycle
Study finds differences between perceived and actual sleep quality in people with migraines.
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