This year’s Scientist Grand Prix was won by Luís Oliveira from Lund University. In Sweden’s largest science communication competition for researchers, finalists are judged by the audience and an expert jury based on the simplicity, engagement and clarity of their presentation. It was an emotional rollercoaster and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to […]
Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]
Physical fitness is important for success in sports and athletics, but it is also important for good health. If you are generally fit, you likely have a strong heart, brain, muscles and bones, which helps you exercise and improve your chances of living a long, fit and healthy life. The most important type of exercise […]
– Aren’t they a bit young for that? This is a question I heard regularly from parents when I recommended strength training to children I worked with, ranging in age from 6 to 18, in youth sports. In my four years as a strength and conditioning coach, I often received questions from parents about the […]
Certain sequences in the genome turn genes on and off. Until now, it was believed that each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, had its own place in DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they control the same gene and turn it on in different parts of the body. […]
Recent studies have shown that the presence of two common gynecological diseases, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, are associated with an increased risk of premature death. Endometriosis is a chronic reproductive disease that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing symptoms […]
Exercise is not only good for your physical health, but also good for your mental health too. Indeed, many people even take up exercise as a way improving their mental condition. But is every exercise equally beneficial and does it matter whether you do it alone or in a group? One noteworthy study examined how […]
When it comes to physical fitness, most workouts focus on building muscle strength and definition. But our muscles are not the only structures in our body that help us lift, run, and perform most of our daily tasks. Our tendons are a crucial but overlooked part of our musculoskeletal system – they play just as […]
Inspired by the way squids navigate the ocean using jets and shoot clouds of ink, scientists at MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an ingestible capsule that releases a dose of drugs directly into the stomach wall or other organs of the digestive tract. This capsule could provide an alternative way to deliver drugs that […]
The human body obtains nutrients primarily from the diet, while some vitamins, such as vitamin D, are absorbed from sunlight. But can air also be a source of human food? Although little is still known about airborne nutrients, a recent study explored more deeply the concept of “airborne nutrients” and their absorption mechanisms for human […]