Ice Bath Science: Study Finds Cold Exposure May Boost Brown Fat and Metabolism
Introduction Cold therapy—such as taking ice baths or cold plunges—has gained popularity among athletes, biohackers, and wellness enthusiasts for its perceived health benefits. One promising angle? Brown adipose tissue (brown fat) activation....
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Mars Mission Medicine: How NASA Prepares to Treat Illnesses on Long Space Missions
Introduction A crewed mission to Mars represents one of the greatest undertakings in human exploration. Beyond the technological challenges of propulsion and life support, astronauts must be prepared for medical issues that may arise during month...
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Bionic Hand Restores Touch: Prosthetic Tech Gives Amputees a Sense of Feel
Introduction For individuals who have lost a hand, modern prosthetics offer impressive capabilities like powered grip and refined motor control. Yet, traditional prosthetic devices rarely replicate the crucial sense of touch, making even routine ...
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Base Editing Breakthrough: Next-Gen CRISPR Saves a Child with Drug-Resistant Leukemia
Introduction Traditional treatments for drug-resistant leukemia—particularly in children—can exhaust standard chemotherapy options or even advanced CAR T-cell therapies. Now, a new variant of CRISPR gene editing called base editing has yielde...
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Cancer Treatment without Chemo: Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapy Take Over
Introduction Chemotherapy—high-dose drugs that attack rapidly dividing cells—has long been a cornerstone of cancer treatment. Yet, it often brings significant side effects like hair loss, nausea, and compromised immune function. In r...
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