Fasting diets are not better than calorie counting for weight loss
26 June 2023
Diets that involve intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating have become popular in recent years, but it seems they help people lose weight simply by eating less
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How new fetal therapies are treating genetic conditions in the womb
26 June 2023
A genetic condition that sees children develop almost no teeth or sweat glands can now be treated by injecting a protein into the amniotic fluid, in just one of a number of new therapies that act before a child is even born
What are 'synthetic embryos' and why are scientists making them?
15 June 2023
The first human embryo-like structures have been created from stem cells and reached a landmark stage of development, in a move that could help scientists study the causes of early miscarriages
'Smart drugs' don't make people better at a problem-solving test
14 June 2023
Some students take medicines like methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, to boost their performance before an exam, but research shows these drugs don't improve how well people do in tests
Everything you need to know about the drugs Ozempic and Wegovy
7 June 2023
The medicines, which contain the drug semaglutide, can help people who are obese or overweight to quickly lose weight
Stem cells from umbilical cord 'goo' delay type 1 diabetes progression
31 May 2023
Infusions of stem cells taken from umbilical cord jelly helped people with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes reduce their need for insulin injections in a small study
Man with paralysis can walk by activating spine implants with his mind
24 May 2023
Implants in his brain and spine let a man who broke his neck walk and climb stairs by thinking about it, and he can even walk a short distance with the device turned off
Do new Alzheimer's drugs signal the end of the condition?
24 May 2023
Antibody treatments that target amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's have shown promise in trials, but questions about their side effects and practicality remain
People with partial resistance to Alzheimer’s could inspire new drugs
15 May 2023
Researchers have identified two people from the same Colombian community with genes that both promote and prevent early onset Alzheimer's disease - a discovery that could lead to new treatments
Having naturally high vitamin D levels may protect against psoriasis
12 May 2023
Being genetically predisposed to having high vitamin D levels has previously been linked to a reduced risk of multiple sclerosis. Now, researchers have found the same link for psoriasis
