Category Archives: Science of Us

Scientists Are Studying the Link Between the Microbiome and Dementia

Their research points to fascinating connections between gut microorganisms and neurological health
Posted on May 13, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

For centuries, scientists have known that the human body is host to large numbers of microorganisms. Ever since Dutch scientist Antoine van Leeuwenhoek designed his first microscope in 1666, researchers have studied the tiny creatures that populate our bodies, searching … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Efficient Superbug

A deadly fungus has wiped out hundreds of species of amphibians worldwide
Posted on April 15, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

These days, most of us are familiar with the term “superbug” — a word commonly used to describe a type of infection-causing organism that conventional treatment can’t control. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is one of the most ubiquitous. A once … Continue reading →

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Young Blood and Anti-Aging

Shown to be effective in mice, young-blood infusions remain controversial for human use
Posted on March 18, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Infusing blood plasma from young people into older adults to reverse symptoms of aging (such as dementia or heart disease) may seem a bit vampiric to some. Indeed, the idea of “young blood” producing anti-aging effects for elderly patients sounds … Continue reading →

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New Evidence Ties Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages to Cardiovascular Disease

Heavy consumption of diet drinks linked to a higher risk of stroke
Posted on February 18, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

A new study published in the journal Stroke suggests that post-menopausal women who consume at least two low-calorie sweetened beverages a day have a higher risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events than those who drink “diet drinks” infrequently. The … Continue reading →

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Artificial Intelligence Outsmarts Past Practices that Predict Patient Outcomes

Google's "Medical Brain" can even predict how long a hospital patient has to live
Posted on January 21, 2019 by Laura B Hayden (Blog Writer, Sevenponds)

Google has been playing a guessing game with the human race for quite some time now. Its Smart Replies, which is built into Gmail, reads the message our colleague has sent to us and suggests a number of short, plausible answers. … Continue reading →

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Some Important Scientific Breakthroughs From 2018

It was a wild year, certainly, but amid the turmoil we got some encouraging news
Posted on December 24, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

One week from today, we will be closing out 2018 and ringing in the New Year. By almost anyone’s estimation, it’s been a wild year, fraught with political drama and cataclysmic events: the California wildfires; the eruption of Kilauea on … Continue reading →

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