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  • Nature-inspired toothpaste developed for sensitive teeth
    on June 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    A new toothpaste for relieving tooth sensitivity has been developed by UCL researchers using a nature-inspired material that supports bone regeneration.

  • One tiny patch could bring hospital-style heart checks into homes
    on June 9, 2026 at 3:40 pm

    A lightweight wearable device developed by UNSW engineers could one day help people monitor their heart and breathing health from home, potentially reducing hospital visits and allowing doctors to detect problems earlier. The flexible sensor patch, which attaches to the chest or over peripheral arteries using medical adhesive tape, is designed to continuously capture subtle vibrations produced by the heart, lungs, blood flow and pulse waves.

  • Keeping kids and canines safe together
    on June 9, 2026 at 3:40 pm

    A little over a year ago, about a dozen members of the Johns Hopkins Child Injury Prevention Network logged onto their monthly Zoom call. For those working in bustling emergency departments, the meeting is a chance to brainstorm ways to prevent the most troubling cases that come through their doors. A member of the group raised a virtual hand: “Can y’all do something about dog bites?”

  • Medication burden and weight loss linked to fracture, fall risk in older adults
    on June 9, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    With an aging population now an irrefutable reality in Japan, concerns about the health and well-being of older adults have come to the forefront of public health dialogue. Older adults are especially at risk for fragility fractures and falls, which threaten their healthy life expectancy. Although these risks are thought to be influenced by lifestyle factors and medication use, studies that comprehensively evaluate these variables remain limited.

  • Novel therapy may reverse autism-related brain deficits, study suggests
    on June 9, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    Researchers have identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A research team led by Director KIM Eunjoon of the IBS Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions has now identified a promising new strategy for restoring NMDA receptor (NMDAR) function by targeting a glycine transporter called Slc6a20a/SLC6A20.