Oxford University created the drink based on a decade of scientific research Now, San Francisco firm has launched the first commercial version of the drink Dubbed ‘keto in a bottle’ – the supplement is made of pure ketone ester The controversial ketogenic diet puts the body into an ‘optimal’ fat burning state Keto followers –...
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Hair of the dog WON’T cure a hangover says doctor, who reveals four remedies that will
Dr Emeka Okorocha says the body needs 48 hours without alcohol to recover Having a drink may temporarily make you better, but just postpones symptoms A hangover kicks in when your blood-alcohol goes back to zero Getting alcohol out of your system quicker and replenishing fluids is needed Dr Okorocha provides his ‘cures’ that will...
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New study suggests it may be fructan, not gluten, that is upsetting people’s stomachs
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers with several members from the University of Oslo in Norway and one with Monash University in Australia has found that the familiar bloating many people experience after eating foods containing wheat may be due to sensitivity to fructan, not gluten, as is commonly believed. In their paper published in the...
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HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAN EXPLAIN UNCONSCIOUS DECISION-MAKING
We can learn more about our own internal decision-making processes through the language of mathematical algorithms used by AI machines. If I drive through a stop sign, I might protest to the traffic officer that “I didn’t notice it,” or “it was blocked by a tree,” or “I thought it was a red flag.” And...
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New study shows taurine supplements may improve performance recovery
A recent Massey University study looked at post-exercise taurine supplementation in humans, its effect on muscle damage markers, and subsequent performance recovery. New research recently published in the Antioxidants journal, suggests taurine supplementation taken after exercise, may help improve the rate of muscle recovery. The study, carried out by exercise science PhD student Yanita McLeay, involved...
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How virtual reality is helping scientists make new discoveries about our health
Caroline Stefani uses the Confocal VR program in the lab. In the background, an image of what she is seeing through the headset. Caroline Stefani has a cool job: She works at the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason in Seattle, looking for new ways to treat diseases like multiple sclerosis and Type 1 diabetes. To do that,...
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Home Remedies for Boils
Overview Boils and abscesses are red, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin. They’re often painful, and they grow larger until they are drained. Boils are caused by bacteria that infect and then inflame hair follicles. They can grow to the size of a baseball, and the area surrounding the skin can be red and painful, too....
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What are stem cells and why are they important?
The idea of a miracle cure, bodies healing themselves, holds a certain fascination. Stem cell research brings regenerative medicine a step closer, but there is also controversy. So what are stem cells, and why are they so important? Stem cells are a type of cell that can develop into many other different types of cell....
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Sexual activity rarely a heart-stopping activity
ANAHEIM, California, Nov. 12, 2017 — Sexual activity is rarely associated with sudden cardiac arrest, a life-threatening malfunction of the heart’s electrical system causing the heart to suddenly stop beating, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for...
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Cell Biology of Astrocyte-Synapse Interactions
Astrocytes, the most abundant glial cells in the mammalian brain, are critical regulators of brain development and physiology through dynamic and often bidirectional interactions with neuronal synapses. Despite the clear importance of astrocytes for the establishment and maintenance of proper synaptic connectivity, our understanding of their role in brain function is still in its infancy....