Manuka honey reduces breast cancer cell growth by 84% in prelim studies

Manuka honey reduced breast cancer cell growth by 84% without harming healthy cells or causing major side effects, according to preliminary studies. The findings open the door to developing a natural, non-toxic supplementary, or potentially stand-alone, anticancer treatment.

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Under-skin implant dispenses naloxone to prevent opioid overdose deaths

When someone overdoses on opioids, it's critically important that they receive a dose of the opioid-reversing drug naloxone as soon as possible – otherwise, death is a distinct possibility. That's where a new implant comes in, as it automatically dispenses naloxone from within the body.

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Awakening sleeping stem cells a potential treatment for brain disorders

Researchers have figured out how to wake up dormant stem cells in the brain that have the ability to grow into new cells. It opens the door to developing new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral palsy.

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Low level of common nutrient linked to disease-causing DNA damage

If you're getting plenty of leafy greens, dark chocolate, nuts, and beans, you're probably doing fine. But if your diet is lacking, you might want to pay attention to this new eye-opening study that links a mineral deficiency issue to DNA changes.

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Americans live 4 to 5 years less than their Australian peers

When it comes to life expectancy in high-income English-speaking countries, a new study has found that America has sat in last place since 2001. Australia remains the best performer and, the researchers say, should serve as a model for how the US can do better.

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Blocking an enzyme improves age-related memory problems

Researchers have identified an enzyme that's key to updating existing memories with new information, a process that declines naturally with age. Blocking the enzyme reduced memory impairment, opening the door to developing treatments for age-related memory problems.

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Soft robotic glove returns gripping power to weakened hands

Folks weakened by osteoarthritis or myositis may need help with everyday tasks like watering plants, filling the kettle or peeling potatoes. The Carbonhand robo-glove is designed to support such activities, and is now available to everyone in the US.

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How adding honey to your yogurt improves gut health

Evidence has been building about the health benefits of probiotics. Now, new research has found that putting a tablespoon of honey on your yogurt helps the probiotics it contains to survive in the gut. It’s a win-win combination that’s both healthy and delicious.

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World-first national peanut allergy treatment gets under way

Australia, the ‘allergy capital of the world,’ has launched a world-first free nationwide treatment program for children with peanut allergies. The goal is to safely build tolerance so that kids don’t need to worry about the possibility of a life-threatening reaction.

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A familiar culprit thought to be why depression affects motivation

Exercise’s positive effect on depression is well-known, but not how it produces its anti-depressant effects. After reviewing a broad range of studies into how depression and physical activity affect motivation, researchers have now come up with a hypothesis.

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