Today’s Solutions: March 18, 2024

Medicine

From advancements in the fight against malaria to new cancer treatments, to novel medical technologies, find all positive news about incredible medical breakthroughs and life-saving technology from all corners of the globe.

Is Kundalini yoga the perfect

Is Kundalini yoga the perfect holistic intervention for older women at risk of Alzheimer’s?

UCLA Health conducted a landmark study that revealed the transforming potential of Kundalini yoga for older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study, published in Translational Psychiatry, demonstrates how this holistic technique extends beyond memory augmentation, providing a comprehensive Read More...

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Germany takes a green step: legalizing cannabis use sparks debate and solutions

Germany's parliament, backed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, enacted legislation legalizing cannabis for personal use. This judgment places Germany within a narrow group of countries that have adopted partial legalization, granting individuals and voluntary associations specific rights to Read More...

Guess what? Women need less ph

Guess what? Women need less physical activity than men for the same longevity boost

Women who want to live a longer, healthier life may have just received some good news: according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, women only require half the amount of exercise that men do to enjoy the same longevity advantages. A little goes a long Read More...

Research reveals that ADHD may

Research reveals that ADHD may have given us an evolutionary edge

In an unexpected twist, features formerly associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are now being studied via an evolutionary lens. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania reveals that qualities such as distractibility and impulsivity, commonly regarded as adverse Read More...

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Transforming healthcare through the All of Us initiative

In an unprecedented move, the All of Us program, a gigantic US project led by the National Institutes of Health, is altering the landscape of genetic research. This ambitious endeavor, funded by more than $3.1 billion, aims to enroll one million people from historically underrepresented ethnic and Read More...

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Drinking gold nanocrystal elixir shows promise in MS and Parkinson's trials

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern (UT Southwestern) Medical Center are making progress against neurodegenerative disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease (PD) using CNM-Au8, a concentrated solution of gold nanocrystals. Understanding the energy Read More...

The birth of ‘brain hac

The birth of 'brain hacking': novel prosthetic system helps brain recall specific memories

Neuroscientists at Wake Forest University (WFU) and the University of Southern California (USC) developed a pioneering prosthetic system that investigates the complexities of memory recall. Unlike traditional brain stimulation treatments, this unique approach aims to improve not only overall Read More...

Solving the puzzle of noise-i

Solving the puzzle of noise-induced hearing loss leads to revolutionary solution for your ears

The throbbing beats of a concert, the clatter of construction, or the chaotic sounds of a traffic jam—these commonplace experiences can cause more than just transient hearing loss. Millions of people suffer from noise-induced hearing loss, and understanding and preventing it has proven to be a Read More...

Pioneering prosthetic, MiniTou

Pioneering prosthetic, MiniTouch, enables amputees to sense differences in temperature

In a major step toward making prosthetic limbs more genuine, researchers created MiniTouch, a gadget that allows amputees to feel temperature through their prosthetic limbs. This invention is an important step toward providing prosthetic users with a more natural and integrated Read More...

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Novel blood test for brain cancer brings hope of earlier treatment and better survival rates

Surgeons and scientists have made a significant advance in the fight against brain cancer, revealing a world-first blood test that might change the landscape of brain tumor diagnosis. Brain tumors, which are notoriously difficult to detect, impact hundreds of thousands of people worldwide each Read More...