Only one workout helped older adults lose fat without losing muscle
A recent study led by researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) suggests that high intensity interval training (HIIT) could be one of the most effective ways for…
This common amino acid helped mice survive deadly inflammation
A minor injury, a serious infection, or even the flu can send the body down very different paths. Some people recover quickly, while others become severely ill or die. Scientists…
This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast
“What should I eat?” is one of the most common questions people with inflammatory bowel disease ask their doctors. It is also one of the hardest to answer. Inflammatory bowel…
From poison to power: How lead exposure helped shape human intelligence
What made the modern human brain so different from that of our extinct relatives, such as Neanderthals? Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, along with…
Extinct human relatives left a genetic gift that helped people thrive in the Americas
A new study provides fresh evidence that ancient interbreeding with archaic human species may have provided modern humans with genetic variation that helped them adapt to new environments as they…
How Designing Supercars Helped Gordon Murray Through Cancer
Gordon Murray can’t stop working. As he approaches 80 years old, Murray is still developing new supercars, and not even a cancer diagnosis took him away from the drafting table.…
This diet helped people lose twice as much weight, without eating less
When given nutritionally matched diets, participants lost twice as much weight eating minimally processed foods compared to ultra-processed foods, suggesting that cutting down on processing could help to sustain a…
Beneath the scales: The secret bone armor that helped lizards survive Australia
Beneath the scales of Australia’s iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden layer of bony skin structures known as osteoderms. These structures,…
A tiny implant just helped paralyzed rats walk again—is human recovery next?
Spinal cord injuries are currently incurable with devastating effects on people’s lives, but now a trial at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland offers hope for an effective treatment. Spinal…
Lewis Hamilton Helped Develop This McLaren. Now, You Can Own His Personal Example
Next month, you’ll be able to bid on a pair of McLaren MP4-12C supercars that carry a bit of automotive history. One, a Valvano Red coupe, was owned by Lewis…