Fluoride: very high levels in water associated with cognitive impairment in children

Nov 07, 2023 09:00 am UTC| Health

Fluoride is one of the more abundant elements naturally found in drinking water, and levels around 0.7mg per litre have been proven to reduce tooth decay. This is why some countries add fluoride to drinking...

Matthew Perry: the power of celebrities speaking publicly about their addiction

Nov 07, 2023 08:59 am UTC| Health Entertainment

As the outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans shows, the actor Matthew Perry and his Friends character, Chandler Bing, meant a huge amount to many people. But Perry, who died suddenly at 54, said himself that...

Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens -- our study shows how

Nov 05, 2023 21:10 pm UTC| Health

Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. In a recent gene editing study, my...

Self-control isn't always a good thing – having too much can be bad for your mental health

Nov 05, 2023 19:40 pm UTC| Health

Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. Its believed to be key to success in many aspects of life whether thats getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime or resisting the temptation of a...

What is eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing? And can EMDR help children recover from trauma?

Nov 05, 2023 19:40 pm UTC| Health

Childhood traumatic experiences are common. Almost one in three (32%) Australians reported being physically abused as a child, 31% experienced emotional abuse, 28.5% were victims of sexual abuse and 9% were neglected. Some...

Beyond Meat Cuts 19% of Staff Amid Slumping Q3 Sales, Foresees $10M Savings in 2024

Nov 03, 2023 11:21 am UTC| Business Health

Beyond Meat has revealed plans to cut 19% of its non-production workforce following a weaker-than-expected third quarter. The companys decision to reduce approximately 65 employees is part of a broader corporate review to...

Cancer has many faces − 5 counterintuitive ways scientists are approaching cancer research to improve treatment and prevention

Nov 02, 2023 12:03 pm UTC| Health

How researchers conceptualize a disease informs how they treat it. Cancer is often described as uncontrollable cell growth triggered by genetic damage. But cancer can also be seen from angles that emphasize mathematics,...