New fungal compound blocks inflammation and cancer cells
A new compound from a Taiwanese fungus blocks inflammation and stops lung cancer cell growth in lab tests.
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Moving to walkable cities boosts physical activity
Moving to more walkable cities increases daily steps by 1,100 on average, says study.
Toothpaste from hair protein repairs enamel.
New toothpaste made from hair protein could repair and protect damaged teeth.
New drug shows promise for treating alcohol use disorder
Study finds tolcapone boosts brain activity, improves control, and reduces drinking.
Helping Others Slows Cognitive Decline in Older Adults, Study Finds
Frequent helping behaviors slow cognitive decline by 15%-20% in middle-aged and older adults.
Human eggs may avoid mitochondrial mutations with age
Human eggs may avoid age-related mitochondrial mutations, a small study suggests.
Growing social isolation gap for sexual minorities
Study finds widening social isolation gap between sexual minority and heterosexual adults.
New brain device lets people communicate by thinking
New brain prosthetic allows paralyzed people to communicate by simply thinking what they want to say.
Droughts linked to Maya civilization collapse, study finds
Droughts lasting up to 13 years may have caused the Maya collapse, reveals a new study.
Public Misunderstands Housing Economics, Study Finds
Most people don't believe more housing reduces prices, blaming landlords instead.