News Roundup

…and other items from this week’s health science news: Seeing life in a better light? Bringing new meaning to the idea of “looking at the world through rose-tinted glasses”, researchers at Yonsei University have developed soft, transparent contact lenses with built-in ultrathin electrodes that deliver mild electrical stimulation through the retina*, and in mice with…

…and other items from this week’s health news: Soy joy This one’s quite impressive! A pooled analysis of 12 observational studies found that higher intake of legumes and soy foods was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing high blood pressure, with high legume intake linked to a 16% lower risk of hypertension and…

…and other items from this week’s health science news: The other cannabis chemicals Researchers (Dr. Magriet Muller et al.) found the first evidence of rare flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves, revealing previously overlooked medicinal compounds in plant material that’s often treated as waste. In particular, Dr. Muller and her team identified 79 phenolic compounds across three…

Vitamin D only helps prevent diabetes if your genes fit, new therapy restores lost pleasure to beat depression, and climate change is making allergy seasons worse—here’s how to adapt.

Movement issues in Alzheimer’s may start outside the brain; weight loss drugs using GIP and glucagon could outperform GLP-1s; lab-grown liver tissue shows lifesaving promise.

Cannabis for childhood autism and ADHD, turmeric and ginger boosting bone implants, and why US HIV funding cuts could mean thousands more infections and higher healthcare costs.

Children’s clothes tested over US lead limits, BMI misclassifies one-third of adults, and high-dose flu vaccines slash Alzheimer’s risk—especially for women—according to the latest research.

Dandelion leaves boost brain-protective compounds, ultra-processed foods drive inflammation and heart risk, and new research highlights high fall injury rates—and solutions—for wheelchair and scooter users.

Shingles vaccine slashes heart risks; ultra-processed foods hike cardiac danger; AI fumbles teen nutrition advice.

This week in health: Vitamin B12-packed pea shoots, a deadly measles complication, and heart benefits of plant-based meats revealed!

GLP-1 receptor agonists may revolutionize diabetes treatment; cheek swabs for schizophrenia detection; and a spray-on shield could transform organ transplants.

Blood marker CDR1as heralds a breakthrough in antidepressant response prediction; AHA alert: 60% of US women facing heart disease by 2050; Surging cases of “scromiting” spotlight cannabis risks.