What is 'male pattern baldness'? By Anna Gora published 30 March 23 Male pattern baldness begins at the top of the head and progresses over time.
The secrets to extreme longevity may be hiding with nuns... and jellyfish By Jennifer Nalewicki published 30 March 23 Some people live to be well beyond 100. But what genes and environmental factors contribute to such extreme longevity, and what can we learn from other long-lived animals?
What is normal blood pressure? By Anna Gora, Bahar Gholipour last updated 30 March 23 Here's what doctors consider a "normal," elevated or high blood pressure, and how to measure your BP at home.
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to combat opioid overdose crisis By Nicoletta Lanese published 30 March 23 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a naloxone nasal spray for over-the-counter use.
We're nowhere near reaching the maximum human life span, controversial study suggests By Carissa Wong published 29 March 23 Human longevity records may be broken in the next few decades, a new modeling study suggests.
Rates of autism diagnosis in children are at an all time high, CDC report suggests By Sascha Pare published 29 March 23 A 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among 8-year-old children is the highest it's ever been.
DeepMind's AI used to develop tiny 'syringe' for injecting gene therapy and tumor-killing drugs By Nicoletta Lanese published 29 March 23 Researchers used the AI system AlphaFold to develop a tiny "syringe" that can inject proteins into cells.
Why is endometriosis so hard to diagnose? By Anna Gora published 27 March 23 Endometriosis often has vague symptoms that overlap with other conditions, and there are no non-invasive ways to definitively diagnose the condition.
How long can you go without sleep? By Donavyn Coffey published 26 March 23 And what can happen to your body if you stay awake way past your bedtime?
How do you decontaminate objects exposed to radioactivity? By Joanna Thompson published 25 March 23 Can a person or object exposed to high radioactivity just take a shower with soap and water, or is more needed for decontamination?
Tardigrade proteins could help stabilize drugs without refrigeration, scientists say By Nicoletta Lanese published 24 March 23 Proteins found in tardigrades could be used to stabilize drugs that would otherwise need refrigeration.
Bacteria from meat may cause a half-million UTIs a year By Nicoletta Lanese published 24 March 23 A new study estimates that bacteria on meat may be responsible for a significant number of urinary tract infections in the U.S.
Best massage gun 2023: Relieve sore muscles and increase flexibility By Joanne Lewsley last updated 24 March 23 BUYING GUIDE The best massage gun for aching muscles, tried and tested by Live Science.
The 10 best electric toothbrushes 2023 for a deeper clean By Joanne Lewsley last updated 24 March 23 Buying Guide Take control of your oral health with the best electric toothbrushes, tried and tested by Live Science.
Gene therapy: Everything you need to know about the DNA-tweaking treatments By Dr. David Warmflash published 23 March 23 Gene therapies treat or prevent disease by tweaking the content or expression of cells' DNA.
You can now get a free at-home HIV test. Here's how. By Nicoletta Lanese published 23 March 23 A new program will distribute 1 million free at-home HIV tests to U.S. residents and is collaborating with the dating app Grindr to promote the service.
Hormonal birth control slightly increases breast cancer risk, regardless of type By Rebecca Sohn published 22 March 23 Hormonal contraceptives slightly raise users' risk of breast cancer, regardless of whether they're combination or progestogen-only.
New invasive mosquitoes descend on Florida, raising concerns of disease By Nicoletta Lanese published 22 March 23 A species of mosquito from Central and South America has spread to South Florida.
Hashimoto's disease: Causes, symptoms and treatment By Dr. David Warmflash last updated 22 March 23 Hashimoto's disease, or Hashimoto thyroiditis, is an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland.
Potentially deadly 'superbug' fungus is spreading faster in the US By Harry Baker last updated 22 March 23 A new study shows that the number of cases and anti-drug resistance of the infectious fungus Candida auris increased between 2019 and 2021.