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Sweetener used in Jam may be linked to increased strokes and heart attacks

Those with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had a 57 per cent higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Mounjaro Can Now Be Prescribed to Lower Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

FDA approved Mounjaro to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk.

Medical Daily · Aug 29

In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original finding

Johns Hopkins research from 2000 and 2006 represents an important scientific progression in the search for ways to repair damaged nervous systems. The original experiment involving 18 paralyzed rodents provided evidence that neural stem cells could migrate toward spinal-cord injury and coincide with functional improvement.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Interior Designers Reveal the Secret To Making All Houseplants Look More Expensive

It's easier than you think to create a high-end look for your home

Homes & Gardens · Aug 28

Complete this hydrangea task before August ends to bag yourself free plants – experts say it’s best done before the bank holiday

It's best done before the bank holiday

Ideal Home · Aug 27

Three exercises a physical therapist wishes everyone over 60 would do to develop the strength to get off the floor unaided

Boost your strength and mobility with these equipment-free moves

Fit & Well · Aug 27

A Rare Blood Disorder Treated for Decades with Steroids Alone Now Has Its First FDA Approved Therapy

FDA approved Imaavy for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, the first therapy proven safe and effective for a disease long managed with steroids.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Teen invents a smart bandage that can tell early when Arizona’s giant saguaro cactus is dying

A 17-year-old Arizona student has developed KáktosPatch, a biodegradable smart bandage designed to detect bacterial necrosis in saguaro cacti through colour changes interpreted by a smartphone app. Jorge Covarrubias’ project has won major science fair awards and earned him a place at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Early trials for vaccine for common cold are ‘encouraging’, scientists say

The vaccine has been hailed as a ‘significant milestone’ in tackling the virus behind the common cold

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Propagate These 5 Houseplants Now for Free – They’ll Make Perfect Homegrown Gifts for the Holidays

Propagating houseplants is easier than you might think, and the results make beautiful, thoughtful gifts

Homes & Gardens · Aug 27