Health and Beauty

Human embryo implantation, in real time: fluorescence signals reveal the embryo reshaping a collagen matrix in IBEC’s 3D uterus model — insights that could refine IVF timing and selection. Credit X : IBEC @IBECBarcelona First real-time 3D recording of human embryo implantation…Researchers captured the first human embryo implanting 3D and in real-time. The team at the Institute for Bioengineering of …

Chinese researchers have developed a simple method to reduce the amount of microplastics found in drinking water by up to 90%. Photo Credit: Manki K. Kim via Unsplash Microplastics is fast becoming a science buzzword that’s terrifying. It is found in large quantities on the beaches and oceans. Traces of it can be found in breast milk, bone marrow, and …

You may be tempted to reach for a glass of ice cold gazpacho in the sweltering heat of August, but do not fall for all the summer diet hype that is sweeping social media. Spanish health experts warn residents to avoid unnecessary dietary changes, insisting on the importance of hydration. “It’s not about prohibiting or restricting, but rather about listening …

Health authorities in Catalunya issued a warning to residents, urging them to avoid any contact with bats. This comes after a surge in encounters that could be dangerous in the region. Officials reported 22 incidents of bat attacks during the first seven month of 2025. That’s a quarter of animal attacks that have been reported this year. The Catalan Department …

Mounjaro’s weight-loss injection price will rocket by 170%, but NHS patients are spared Credit: Mohammed_Al_Ali, Shutterstock Private patients who depend on the popular weight-loss drug Mounjaro may face serious consequences We are not a sexist society Price increases of up to 170% since September after US drug company Eli Lilly confirmed that it is Hiking UK prices are the same …

Eva Ramón Gallegos has cured 29 women of HPV virus. Photo credits: Instituto Politécnico Nacional IN the world of science and innovation, few names shine as brightly as that of Eva Ramón Gallegos. A Mexican researcher specialising in biomedical sciences and nanobiotechnology, Ramón Gallegos has built a career that not only advances medical knowledge but also serves as an inspiration …

Recent research by University of Florida researchers found that mouthpieces of vape pens, e-cigarettes, and other electronic cigarettes are heavily contaminated. The findings are currently available as a bioRxiv preprint and raise concerns about the respiratory risks of vaping. You can also find out more about the following: research Team examined the surfaces on vape mouthpieces, and found that they …

New research suggests that fast walking can add years to your lifespan. You only need 15 minutes of exercise a day. A smiling senior Spanish couple running in the park of Madrid, Spain. Credit: Lordn, Shutterstock Forget the gym – new research shows you can cut your risk of an early death simply by fast walking for at least 15 …

Chikungunya is breaking out in China. Photo Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (Unsplash) The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued an urgent alert last month against the latest outbreak of mosquito-borne Chikungunya. Authorities in China are now scrambling in order to contain the spread of the disease after nearly 8,000 new cases have appeared in less than one …

Long eyelashes close-up. Credit: Lisa Pexels. Are the potential side effects of eyelash serums worth it? Long, fluttery eyelashes are a long-standing symbol of femininity. They frame and open the eyes, creating a coquettish appearance that attracts attention. It’s no surprise that lash serums – promising to lengthen, thicken, and strengthen lashes – have become a beauty must-have. A common …