Watch: Device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp stuff

A new assistive device enhances grasping for people with spinal cord injuries, researchers report.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~10 min

New Alzheimer’s drugs give patients more independent months

"What people want to know is how long they will be able to live independently, not something abstract like the percent change in decline."

Tamara Schneider-Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~8 min


Why this ant’s sting is one of the most painful

A new study offers a glimpse into the evolutionary arms race between predators and prey and provides insights that may inform pain research.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~8 min

Daily omega-3 dose can slow down aging

A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data.

U. Zurich • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~6 min

New clues may shed light on food allergies

New research may ultimately clarify the root causes and mechanisms of food allergies and intestinal diseases.

Rockefeller University • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~7 min

How optimism can keep you healthy during stressful times

New research digs into how optimism and pessimism affect well-being when facing stress, such as during the COVID pandemic.

Dan Bernardi - Syracuse U. • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min

Is it bad for your health to eat late at night?

Eating late at night is a common habit, but is it bad for your health? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min

Horse treatment may pave way for blindness fix for humans

"We think that if we're able to prove its effect in horses, we'll also be able to treat the disease in people."

U. Florida • futurity
Feb. 17, 2025 ~5 min


Light-activated chemicals improve breast cancer treatment

"Our work offers a targeted, safe, and cost-effective treatment for aggressive breast cancers with limited treatment options."

Jules Bernstein - UC Riverside • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~5 min

Rising pollen levels could be deadly for older adults

New research reveals a connection between pollen exposure and death rates among older adults with breathing problems.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~4 min

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