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Cream Used To Treat Skin Cancers Could Stop Scars In Their Tracks
A cream currently used to treat skin cancers and warts could hold the answer to stopping scar formation after injury.
Saliva Test For Heart Attacks Could Reduce Hospital Trips
It could soon be possible to test someone’s spit to check whether they have had a heart attack and need to go to the emergency room, suggests new research.
Claims About Risks Of Caffeine Consumption In Pregnancy Misleading
You may have seen claims in the news over the last week that pregnant women should avoid all caffeine as it puts their unborn baby at risk, but are these claims really true?
A Device That ‘Smells’ Covid-19 Could Help Avoid Future Lockdowns
A device that can quickly detect if someone is likely to have Covid-19 by ‘smelling’ their breath, could help prevent future mass lockdowns.
Nanoparticle Coating Could Stop Plaque Forming On Teeth
A coating made from metallic nanoparticles could help prevent cavities from forming in teeth by stopping plaque from developing on them.
Sweat Sensing Next Step For Health Tracking Devices
Could chemicals in our sweat be the next thing activity trackers start to measure? Researchers are ramping up efforts to refine this technology so they can.
Could A Spinal Implant Give Artificial Hands A Sense Of Touch?
Scientists based at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a technique that they hope will allow people to ‘feel’ with prosthetic hands in the future.
Hand-Movement Sensing Bracelet Could Revolutionize Activity Tracking
A bracelet that can continuously track human hand movements could automate sign-language translation and help monitor disease progression and unhealthy behaviors.
Covid-19: Not Just A Lung Disease
Covid-19 is most well-known for causing serious lung disease, but those affected are also experiencing a variety of other health issues such as blood clotting and metabolic, kidney, heart and neurological problems.
Urine Test Could Make Dieting Easier
Scientists have created a fast, cheap urine test that can provide a snapshot of a person’s recent diet to find out how healthy it is.
