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V-1 Missiles Once Terrorized Britain. Now They’re Home to Starfish.  The New York Times Source link

For centuries, natural henna has been prized as a cosmetic dye used to colour skin, hair, and fabrics. Now, scientists have discovered that this traditional plant may hold remarkable healing potential. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have found that compounds extracted from henna (Lawsonia inermis) could help treat liver fibrosis, a dangerous condition caused by the build-up of …

Features Newsday Yesterday There is an increasing incidence of strokes among younger adults – those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Photo courtesy Freepik – DR NICHOLAS N MARAJ For 52-year-old Chaguanas market vendor, Anita B, it began with a searing headache, a pain so violent she described it as “a thunderclap in my head.” Then came the nausea, the …

This Popular Vitamin Might Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Sleep, Experts Warn  AOL.com Source link

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World Stroke Day 2025: Every year, 29 October is observed as World Stroke Day – a global call to raise awareness about stroke prevention and the factors that heighten its risk. One such often-overlooked factor is resistant hypertension, a stubborn form of high blood pressure that doesn’t respond easily to medication. While it may remain silent for years, its impact …

A highly contagious disease once vanquished by vaccination is now on the brink of officially returning to North America. Canada is expected to lose its measles elimination status, and the U.S. might possibly soon follow. This week, Canada reported new cases of measles tied to an ongoing outbreak—one that began 12 months ago. The year of continuous transmission means that …

Picture yourself chatting with a friend in a crowded café. The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation. It might seem like a sign that you need a hearing aid, but new research suggests the issue may be linked to how your brain processes sound rather than your ears. Cognitive Ability and Hearing …

A large international analysis finds that people who drink wine have a lower risk of coronary heart disease. The most important number is 24 percent lower risk for adults. The work comes from a team in Spain that pooled long running population studies from several countries and regions. The finding centers on wine, not alcohol in general, and it applies …

Researchers have just identified a powerful new antibiotic – in a significant discovery made not by breaking new ground, but by revisiting familiar territory. The compound, pre-methylenomycin C lactone, was discovered by a team from Warwick University in the UK and Monash University in Australia. While it’s never been spotted before, it comes from a type of bacteria that scientists …