{ health - Science Illustrated - Page 4
"health" tag

Personality may be the key to longevity

Being outgoing and enjoying laughter could help you reach 100.

Fixing hearts with skin cells

Skin cells can be transformed into heart muscle cells.

Paralysed patients control robotic arm with their minds

Technology provides hope for paralysed patients to lead more independent lives.

Can our computers be infected with bacteria?

You should always wash before you type.

Cancer can be tracked with Google

Scientists are using search engine algorithims to find cancer biomarkers.

Cooking makes you healthier

All those hours that you’ve spent watching Master Chef could actually pay off.

The human immune system in action

Scanning electron microscope technology reveals the image of scavenger cell engulfing tuberculosis bacteria.

Waking embryos in the womb

Your brain may already be awake before you are born.

Understanding Frida Kahlo’s fertility problems

The famous Mexican painter studied medicine in her youth and used that knowledge to paint the different factors that might have affected her ability to procreate.

Next step in HIV prevention research

The International Microbicide Conference 2012 looks at which methods work and the next steps in developing these.

nextmedia Pty Ltd © 2025 All Rights Reserved