Brain implants to restore sight face a fundamental problem—more pixels don't ensure better vision Elon Musk recently pronounced that the next Neuralink project will be a "Blindsight" cortical implant to restore vision: "Resolution will be low at first, like early Nintendo graphics, but ultimately may exceed normal human ... Aug 7, 2024 0 0
Generations of young women have been bombarded with weight loss medications—'skinny jabs' are just the latest "I couldn't stop being sick. My side and my back were hurting and I just felt like my body was totally shutting down." That's how one woman described the side effects of weight loss injections she'd bought off-label in a ... Aug 7, 2024 0 0
'Tiny Biome Tales': Playing a game to understand the human microbiome Researchers at TU Graz have published a video game about the health effects of the microbiome and what impact our lifestyle has on it. Aug 7, 2024 0 0
What your nails can tell you about your health When I was a medical student, nails were one part of my anatomy course that I really struggled with. I found it difficult, at first, to stomach the sight of painful nail injuries. Aug 7, 2024 0 0
Sarcopenic obesity can rob people of their strength—but even brief bursts of exercise help a lot It's no secret old age can rob us of our strength. This age-related muscle wastage—known as sarcopenia—can eventually lead to more falls, more hospital stays, difficulty with walking or toileting and less independence. ... Aug 7, 2024 0 0
Pediatric heart transplant wait-list mortality has declined since 1999 Pediatric heart transplant (HT) wait-list mortality has declined, but the 2016 pediatric HT allocation policy revisions do not appear to be the reason, according to a study published in the Aug 13 issue of the Journal of ... Aug 7, 2024 0 1
Financial hardship is the biggest driver of loneliness. Here's why—and how to tackle it One in four Australians report feeling lonely, according to our new report released this week from our research collaboration. Aug 7, 2024 0 0
Asthma emergencies spike when allergenic pollen blooms A new study that tracks how many asthma-related emergency room visits result from pollen in metropolitan areas across Central Texas highlights the importance of knowing local plants and the need for developing science-based ... Aug 7, 2024 0 0
Heavy drinking in NZ is dropping—but not fast enough to stop the brutal legacy of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Rates of heavy drinking in Aotearoa New Zealand are starting to decline, matching trends seen in Europe. This may reflect greater awareness of the harm caused by alcohol, as well as financial pressures and the reduced affordability ... Aug 7, 2024 0 0
How old's too old to be a doctor? Why GPs and surgeons over 70 may need a health check to practice A growing number of complaints against older doctors has prompted the Medical Board of Australia to announce today that it's reviewing how doctors aged 70 or older are regulated. Two new options are on the table. Aug 7, 2024 0 0