Paul McClure

2 weeks ago | newatlas.com | Paul McClure

Switching from a diet including meat to a low-fat vegan diet reduced severe hot flashes in menopausal women by a staggering 92%, according to a new study. Interestingly, the benefit was seen even if the women ate highly processed plant-based foods. Studies have shown that, compared to a diet that includes meat, plant-based diets are more beneficial for maintaining long-term health, particularly cardiovascular health and weight management.

2 weeks ago | newatlas.com | Paul McClure

In February 2024, when Boo the Whippet became the first patient in a clinical trial of a life-extending drug for senior dogs, a call was put out for more canines. A milestone was reached in the ongoing trial when 10-year-old Miniature Dachshund Winston became the thousandth dog to enrol. Editor's note: Readers often ask us for follow-ups on memorable stories. What has happened to this story over the years?

3 weeks ago | newatlas.com | Paul McClure

Researchers have identified a previously unknown biological process that causes tissue and organ damage in conditions where oxygen is low, such as heart attacks and strokes. The study suggests that bursting red blood cells, not blood clots, are the culprits. The microvasculature, the body’s network of tiny blood vessels, is critical for delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Damage to these vessels can contribute to life-threatening conditions like heart attack and stroke.

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Paul McClure

8 hours agoResearchers have found a way to wreck cancer cells with something that sounds unrealistic. A team from Rice University, Texas A&M, and the University of Texas built a tool that shakes cancer cells apart using light. These “molecular jackhammers” don’t need chemicals or radiation. They are fast, …

3 weeks ago | newatlas.com | Paul McClure

New research has identified the mechanism by which air pollution damages the lungs’ self-cleaning system, leaving us vulnerable to infection. In doing so, it has also identified a way to reverse that damage and restore lung function. We already know that exposure to air pollution is bad for us, and it’s particularly damaging for our lungs. However, what happens at the molecular level to cause that lung damage hasn’t been well known until now.