Growing up speaking more than one language can help delay the effects of dementia. It’s good news for those living in Australia’s many culturally diverse households, according to a study led by the University of Sydney clinical researcher Amira Skeggs and published in the prestigious Journal of Neurology. Around 29 percent of the Australian population…
3D-Printed Rocket Remains Grounded After More Launch Aborts
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—A rocket made almost completely of 3D-printed parts came within a half-second of blasting off Saturday on its debut flight, but remained grounded after back-to-back launch aborts. The engines ignited, but abruptly shut down, leaving Relativity Space’s rocket, named Terran, standing on its pad. Launch controllers reset the countdown clocks and aimed for…
Prostate Cancer Treatment Can Wait for Most Men, Study Finds
Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation. The results, released Saturday, are encouraging for men who want to avoid treatment-related sexual and incontinence problems, said Dr. Stacy Loeb, a prostate cancer specialist at NYU Langone Health who was not involved in the…
Scientists: Hawaii’s Kilauea Not Erupting, Reversing Warning
HONOLULU—Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is not erupting, scientists said in an update to a previous warning. The U.S. Geological Survey said in a statement late Saturday that seismic activity beneath the summit of Kilauea “has returned to background levels, ground deformation has stabilized, and no lava has been observed at the surface.” The statement cautioned “another…
Could Vitamin D Help Save Our Veterans?
Findings from a new study have shown that vitamin D may lower the risk of suicide and suicide attempts in U.S. veterans with low vitamin D levels. The study found that veterans who received vitamin D had a 64 percent lower risk of suicide than those who did not receive supplementation. The study was published…
4 Astronauts Fly SpaceX Back Home, End 5-month Mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Four space station astronauts returned to Earth late Saturday after a quick SpaceX flight home. Their capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida coast near Tampa. The U.S.–Russian–Japanese crew spent five months at the International Space Station, arriving last October. Besides dodging space junk, the astronauts had to…
1 Shot Might Boost Immunity and Fight COVID Across Variants
Yet another COVID-19 treatment has emerged, but is interferon lambda the miracle cure the world has been waiting for? Summary of Key Points Currently available COVID-19 treatments have limitations and concerns. A new clinical trial shows promise for interferon lambda, effective against all variants and drops viral loads faster than other COVID-19 treatments. Interferon lambda is…
Leaky Gut: 1 of the Most Mysterious Diseases, Can It Be Prevented?
The topic of “leaky gut” has gained increasing attention in recent years. Some believe that it is the cause of many diseases, while others do not think the disease exists. ‘Leaky Gut’ Is Not a Medical Term, but It Exists “Leaky gut” is a layman’s term, and it does not correspond to a medical diagnosis;…
Parents Need to Know: Are Your Children Over-Vaccinated?
For many parents, there is something deeply satisfying about taking a baby, especially a firstborn, to the doctor. After all, so-called “well baby” visits give parents the opportunity to talk to an expert about a child’s development, ask burning questions about when the baby will be able to sit up without assistance and what to…
5 Best Immune-Boosting and Antiviral Herbs to Grow at Home
When we have a cold or feel unwell, we tend to visit a doctor or buy medicine from the pharmacy. However, some diseases can be cured with the help of the healing power of plants—specifically herbs—in natural remedies, without the worry of drug resistance. Furthermore, some herbs are well-suited for home growing. 5 Healthful and…
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