New drug prevents long-term muscle weakness after sepsis – Sciworthy

Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming response to an infection. It occurs when the immune system overreacts and damages the body’s own organs and tissues. Sepsis is life-threatening, yet about 1.9 million people in the United States survive it each year. More than half of sepsis-survivors face long-term complications such as problems with memory and thinking, … Read more

How poor sleep can increase dementia risk and what to know about the links

This is the 85th instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. As an erratic sleeper, I worry when I see a headline such as this recent one from Science News: “Poor sleep may account for a large share of dementia cases.” … Read more

Health: Global physical activity levels have not improved over 20 years (Nature Medicine, Nature Health)

Health: Global physical activity levels have not improved over 20 years (Nature Medicine, Nature Health) | Nature Portfolio Home Press Releases Health: Global physical activity levels have not improved over 20 years (Nature Medicine, Nature Health) … Source link

Health: Gut health home-testing kit outcomes vary between kits and manufacturers (Communications Biology )

Health: Gut health home-testing kit outcomes vary between kits and manufacturers (Communications Biology ) | Nature Portfolio Home Press Releases Health: Gut health home-testing kit outcomes vary between kits and manufacturers (Communications Biology ) … Source link

In photos: Venus Williams: Met Gala co-chair, tennis legend – All Photos

Venus Williams (R) and her sister Serena Williams show their trophies on March 28, 1999 after the Lipton Tennis Championship. Venus defeated her sister to repeat as champion at the Lipton Tennis Championships in Key Biscayne, Fla. Photo by Susan Knowles/UPI Source link

PSLV-C61 mission fails: Former Isro scientist explains what happens next

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle at 5:59 a.m. IST from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre, but the rocket veered off trajectory during the critical third-stage burn ending up in a major failure. It was carrying the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-09) to space in a bid to give India … Read more

Roman Britain’s Fall: Oak Tree Secrets Revealed

Archyde Climate Change May Have Triggered Roman Britain’s Fall in 367 AD Published May 1, 2025, 4:41 AM The year 367 AD marked a turning point for Roman Britain, a period historians often refer to as the “Great Conspiracy.” Beset on all sides by raiding parties, facing internal strife, and grappling with failing crops, the … Read more