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Sleep apnea can negatively impact health and well-being, but treatment is limited to poorly tolerated positive pressure masks (CPAP) and, in the worst cases, surgery. However, in a recent trial, a nasal spray showed promise as a treatment for the most common sleep-related breathing disorder.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep, reducing or completely blocking airflow. It’s primarily caused by a combination of impaired throat anatomy and inadequate muscle function during sleep.…

A novel therapy designed to clear toxic clumps of a protein thought to be responsible for Parkinson's disease has shown promise in early clinical trials.Produced by the US biotechnology company Vaxxinity, the immunotherapy candidate codenamed UB-312 is the first treatment shown to be capable of reducing concentrations of alpha-synuclein (α-syn) in cerebrospinal fluid, marking a significant step forward in slowing – or even halting – the disorder's progress.Though the results of the trial are yet to be published and peer…

A recent study has found that consuming refined carbohydrates may negatively affect facial attractiveness, as determined by opposite-sex ratings. The research highlights the potential social consequences of dietary choices, emphasizing the need for further exploration into how nutrition influences perceived attractiveness and other social characteristics.Consuming high-glycemic foods both short-term and long-term was linked to lower attractiveness scores, regardless of other variables like body mass index (BMI) and age.A…

Research indicates that a fasting-mimicking diet can rejuvenate the immune system and reduce metabolic risk factors in humans, effectively making them biologically younger by following a specific five-day dietary plan that mimics fasting effects.Research from USC demonstrates that periodic adherence to a diet that simulates fasting can lower insulin resistance, decrease liver fat, rejuvenate the immune system, and reduce biological aging in clinical trial patients.Periodic adherence to a fasting-like diet can reduce signs…

Recent research has made significant strides in treating chronic low back pain in people over 60, revealing that hip-focused therapy can effectively reduce disability and improve mobility. This challenges the prevailing notion that older adults should receive less attention for musculoskeletal issues.The first-ever clinical trial focuses on precision medicine specifically for older adults, a group often overlooked in musculoskeletal research.Two decades ago, when Gregory Hicks of the University of Delaware began his…

In 2015, Lucy Yung was a young industrial designer working on assistive devices for stroke victims, people with multiple sclerosis, and those with other conditions which meant they struggled with fine motor control. Her projects included a pen that used high-frequency vibrations to help Parkinson’s patients write more clearly.Then she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. “I really learned what it felt like to be a patient and that any kind of support or help can dramatically change the lives of people with long-term…

MIT engineers have developed an ingestible capsule that vibrates in the stomach, simulating fullness by activating stretch receptors, which in animal studies reduced food intake by about 40%. This non-invasive approach, potentially useful for weight control, is seen as a cost-effective alternative to current obesity treatments.Ingesting the device prior to eating may induce a sensation of satiety, deceiving the brain into believing that it’s time to stop eating.When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your…

Recent research indicates that COVID-19 vaccines offer moderate protection against long COVID in children, with greater effectiveness observed in adolescents.Vaccination associated with moderate protection in large, diverse cohort.Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, reduces the risk of serious acute illness in children and adolescents. However, its role in protecting against persistent health problems in the months after COVID-19, or “long COVID,” was less clear.Now, researchers from 17 health…

Photo: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP (Getty Images)Teslas have always sounded a little too good to be true, and Elon Musk is in the dog house again for his latest expression of “free speech.” It seems Teslas can’t drive as far as once claimed and still don’t truly drive themselves. Did Elon Musk Regret Buying Twitter? | Walter Isaacson InterviewTesla slashed range estimates of its Model Y Long Range and Performance models by 6% on Thursday, according to Electrek. Musk’s electric car company also issued a software update to 1.6 million…

Posted in: Batman, Comics, Current News, DC Comics, Superman | Tagged: Batman #141, variant coverIn 2012, Marvel Comics switched to the "self-cover" paper format for their comic books. And now, in 2024, DC Comics have caught up.Article Summary DC Comics now mimics Marvel with lower-quality self-cover comic books. Paper costs rise, prompting DC to use thinner covers for their comics. LetsTalkFirestar criticizes the drop in physical product quality. DC doubles down on covers, offering variant designs…