TALATAN, China — High on the Tibetan plateau, Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the world’s largest solar farm when completed — 610 square kilometers (235 square miles), the size of the American city of Chicago. China has been installing solar panels at a blistering pace, far faster than…
CLEVELAND: New Cleveland Clinic-led research has shown that a bundled system of technology-driven interventions – leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver personalized health insights and lifestyle recommendations – can improve glycemic control in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Findings published today in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst showed that 71% of study participants…
Our bones not only provide structure to the body but also protect vital organs, support muscles, and store calcium. Maintaining a strong skeletal system is essential for preventing fractures, maintaining mobility and overall well-being. Bones go through a process of remodeling – old bone tissue is constantly replaced with new ones. This process is much…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear took emergency action Monday to ban the sale of “designer Xanax,” responding to a request from his state’s attorney general who is leading a broader effort to combat the highly potent synthetic drug linked to dozens of overdose deaths last year in the Bluegrass State. Beshear’s action in his state comes…
Getting up to pee at night – nocturia – sometimes happens because of drinking alcohol, being on certain medications, or simply drinking too much water before bed. It can rarely be a sign of diabetes, high blood pressure, bladder or prostate problems, or heart disease; though the NHS stresses most cases aren’t anything to worry…
EPISODE # 537 Aug 16, 2025 About this episode: In this conversation, Michael Shermer and Dr. Eric Topol discuss the realties of aging, with particular focus on the role of AI in enhancing patient care and disease prevention, the importance of lifestyle factors, and the limitations of genetic testing in predicting health outcomes. Topol also…
While everyone’s been out panicking about AI, technology elsewhere has been taking a huge step towards something unheard of. According to scientists in China, the first-ever humanoid robot to carry and give birth to a live baby might be closer to reality than we think. Given that humanity’s first IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) baby was…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Two years ago, I had a conversation with my doctor that remains one of the more unnerving interactions I have ever had. After reviewing the results of a routine blood test, she wanted to…
The internet is flooded with foods and drinks promising low cortisol and higher serotonin and dopamine. Can foods affect these hormone levels in our bodies? Dr Rakesh Gupta, senior consultant, internal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, says: “Foods can indeed influence hormone levels like cortisol, serotonin and dopamine, but their effects are usually moderate and work…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a major cause of liver ailments. Previous studies have shown that even in the general population without other underlying diseases, the prevalence of NAFLD is around 16% in states like Rajasthan. In states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra, the prevalence is closer to 20-25%. Source link