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Date: November 2, 2026 Source: ETH Zurich Summary: Researchers have developed a remarkable new electronic implant that could transform type 2 diabetes treatment by lowering blood sugar without insulin or traditional drugs. The device uses a special electrically powered catalyst to convert excess glucose into a substance that the body eliminates through urine, potentially preventing…

Date: October 30, 2026overed hidden aggressive cancer cells in children whose tumors were previously considered lower risk, revealing why some cases of rhabdomyosarcoma become unexpectedly deadly. The discovery could help doctors identify dangerous tumors earlier and develop personalized treatments that improve survival while reducing unnecessary chemotherapy. Share: FULL STORY

Date: October 25, 2026could hold an unexpected clue to preventing dementia. Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studies found no overall protective effect. The discovery suggests that genetics could help explain why some people benefit while…

Taylor Lorenz—known online as Taylor’s Tracks—is a certified yoga teacher with more than 800 hours of training in vinyasa, hatha, and yin yoga. Here, she guides you through a yin yoga practice to stretch your tense glute muscles.

For years, we’ve bought into the myth that sit-ups target the upper abs, while hanging knee raises hit the lower abs. Heck, I’ve written about “upper-ab exercises” because I bought into it too.

China and the US have said they will cut tariffs on US$60 billion worth ‌of goods imported from each other. The announcement encompasses US cosmetics and Chinese hair-removal appliances, among others. 

Date: September 27, 2026ulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the randomized SINGLE-AF trial. The benefit was driven mainly by fewer ischemic strokes, with no increase in major bleeding. Share: FULL STORY

Date: September 23, 2026 suggests that how you sleep may be linked to your risk of developing dozens of diseases. People who spent more time in REM sleep had lower risks of 83 conditions, including dementia, heart failure, and Parkinson’s disease, while more deep sleep was associated with lower risks of conditions such as type…