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Chromium is among the minerals – zinc and magnesium are others – which the body requires to keep itself in the best of health and to function best physiologically. Humans need trace amounts of chromium. Those who are very active definitely require chromium and other minerals in their diets so that they can be sure they are able to sustain increased levels of energy and work.

Trial findings do not support prasugrel monotherapy at the time of primary PCI for STEMI patients

Monotherapy using prasugrel failed to show noninferiority compared with potent antiplatelet therapy plus aspirin at the time of primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

29 Aug 2026

A study of 60 popular Chinese teas found reassuring results and one important warning

Researchers analyzing 60 best-selling online teas in China found that concentrations of six harmful elements remained within Chinese national limits and modeled noncarcinogenic risks were below concern thresholds.

13 Aug 2026

Novogene Europe expands single-cell sequencing capability at Cambridge Omics Centre

Novogene Europe, a multiomics research services partner, today announced that it has expanded its single-cell RNA sequencing capability at its Cambridge Omics Centre.

From Novogene Europe 27 Jul 2026

Moderate coffee intake may support heart health, AHA says

The American Heart Association finds that habitual coffee consumption is associated with lower risks of several cardiovascular outcomes, although most evidence comes from observational studies. Moderate intake is generally safe for most adults, while energy drinks and individual caffeine sensitivity may increase cardiovascular concerns.

21 Jul 2026

US adults are taking more supplements as multivitamins lose ground

A 25-year NHANES analysis of 63,442 US adults found that reported dietary supplement use rose from 51% to 60%, with the largest increases among adults aged 65 years and older. Use shifted away from multivitamin-multimineral products and toward vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and nonvitamin nonmineral supplements marketed for immune, anti-inflammatory, gut, skin, and joint health.

16 Jun 2026

TikTok promotes a thriving illicit vaping culture among young people

TikTok videos glamorizing illicit vaping highlight challenges in public health communication, as youth engage more with social media than educational resources.

3 Jun 2026

Reusable antimicrobial masks shed toxic metals during washing

Study shows reusable masks may leach harmful metals into aquatic environments, emphasizing the environmental risks of metal nanoparticles in manufacturing.

1 Apr 2026

Air pollution may be lowering global IQ and widening inequality, researchers warn

Researchers argue that exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may affect cognitive function and intelligence, potentially causing large population-level losses in global IQ. Using modelling based on published exposure–response data, the authors estimate that pollution could be associated with tens of billions of IQ points lost worldwide, with the largest impacts in lower-income regions.

10 Mar 2026

Open-source Epicurrents library brings clinical neurophysiology recordings to web browsers

Clinical neurophysiology examinations include electroencephalography, sleep and vigilance studies, as well as nerve conduction recordings.

17 Feb 2026

Advancing brain microphysiological systems for in vitro neurotoxicity and cognitive function testing

Brain microphysiological systems are reshaping in vitro neurotoxicity testing through functional validation and advanced disease modeling.

From Yokogawa Life Science 3 Feb 2026

Turning everyday eggs into powerful nutrient delivery systems

Eggs as functional foods: this review explores enrichment techniques that enhance nutrient bioavailability and support health through precision nutrition.

30 Jan 2026

Research shows citrus and grape compounds may protect against type 2 diabetes

A six-month clinical trial found that a supplement combining citrus and grape extracts, hesperidin, and chromium significantly reduced fasting blood glucose in prediabetic adults. Participants also saw improved cholesterol and triglyceride levels, returning many to normal metabolic health.

2 Nov 2025

SPT Labtech and 10X Genomics partner to automate single cell workflows

SPT Labtech, a pioneer in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and 10x Genomics, Inc., a leader in single cell and spatial biology, today announced a strategic partnership to provide automated workflows for single cell research.

15 Oct 2025

Global cancer cases and deaths expected to soar by 2050 despite advances in treatment

There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts to tackle cancer risk factors over that same time period.

24 Sep 2025

Single hair strand reveals elemental patterns linked to ALS

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shown for the first time that a single strand of hair can reveal unique elemental patterns that distinguish people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) from healthy individuals.

4 Sep 2025

Single-cell transcriptomics reveals new players in liver regeneration

The liver is remarkable for its ability to regenerate after injury, yet when this process fails, acute liver failure (ALF) carries devastating outcomes.

2 Sep 2025

Dual cancer drugs restore memory and rewire brain cells in Alzheimer’s mouse models

Researchers identified a combination of two existing cancer drugs, letrozole and irinotecan, that reversed Alzheimer’s disease-related changes in brain cell networks and improved memory in mouse models. The study supports a multi-cell-type, network-correcting strategy as a promising path for future Alzheimer’s treatments.

22 Jul 2025

Research reveals Ghanaian children face high cancer risk from local fish

Researchers found that most fish sampled from Ghana’s Keta Lagoon had arsenic and mercury levels exceeding World Health Organization limits. Health risk assessments show these contaminants pose significant cancer and non-cancer risks, especially for children.

8 Jul 2025

Multi-contaminant water treatment could prevent tens of thousands of cancer cases

Drinking water treatment that pursues a multi-contaminant approach, tackling several pollutants at once, could prevent more than 50,000 lifetime cancer cases in the U.S., finds a new peer-reviewed study by the Environmental Working Group.

8 Jul 2025

Surprising risks found in popular cinnamon brands across Europe

A Europe-wide analysis of 104 retail cinnamon samples found that only one-third met quality, safety, and authenticity standards. Most Ceylon cinnamon samples showed signs of adulteration, contamination, or non-compliance with regulations.

8 Jul 2025

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Trial findings do not support prasugrel monotherapy at the time of primary PCI for STEMI patients

A study of 60 popular Chinese teas found reassuring results and one important warning

Novogene Europe expands single-cell sequencing capability at Cambridge Omics Centre

Moderate coffee intake may support heart health, AHA says

US adults are taking more supplements as multivitamins lose ground

TikTok promotes a thriving illicit vaping culture among young people

Reusable antimicrobial masks shed toxic metals during washing

Air pollution may be lowering global IQ and widening inequality, researchers warn

Open-source Epicurrents library brings clinical neurophysiology recordings to web browsers

Advancing brain microphysiological systems for in vitro neurotoxicity and cognitive function testing

Turning everyday eggs into powerful nutrient delivery systems

Research shows citrus and grape compounds may protect against type 2 diabetes

SPT Labtech and 10X Genomics partner to automate single cell workflows

Global cancer cases and deaths expected to soar by 2050 despite advances in treatment

Single hair strand reveals elemental patterns linked to ALS

Single-cell transcriptomics reveals new players in liver regeneration

Dual cancer drugs restore memory and rewire brain cells in Alzheimer’s mouse models

Research reveals Ghanaian children face high cancer risk from local fish

Multi-contaminant water treatment could prevent tens of thousands of cancer cases

Surprising risks found in popular cinnamon brands across Europe

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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