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This Ancient Spice May Hold The Key to Tomorrow’s Antivirals

The study found that extracts from cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s antiviral defenses at a cellular level

Scientists Grow Ureter Tissue, Edge Closer To Lab-Made Kidneys

Using regenerative medicine, researchers are now one step closer to developing transplantable kidneys capable of producing and expelling urine.

Late-Night Dinners And Skipped Breakfasts Linked To Weaker Bones

Everyday eating patterns, along with habits like smoking and poor sleep, can raise the risk of osteoporosis.

Scarred But Unseen: How Childhood Neglect Rewires The Brain

The study found that neglect can negatively impact attention, language, motor skills, and emotional regulation in children.

Low Blood Sugar Before Pregnancy May Raise Birth Complications

Risks such as low birth weight and preterm birth linked to low blood sugar before pregnancy differ for underweight and overweight women.

Regular Opioid Use May Lead To Cognitive Decline

A new study has found that people who regularly used opioids had a 20 percent higher risk of developing dementia.

India’s Birds in Peril: Citizen Science Uncovers Alarming Decline

Researchers studied the status of 942 bird species using data contributed by birdwatchers through the eBird citizen science platform.

Japanese Macaques May Mourn Their Loved Ones Like Humans

The macaques remain close to and care for their dying companions, echoing human responses to death.

Longitude Prize on ALS Encourages Using AI To Find New Treatments

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with an average life expectancy post-diagnosis of just two to four years.