Plant-based serum boosts hair growth in weeks

A new topical serum containing plant extracts and growth proteins has shown promising results in increasing hair density and thickness within 56 days. Developed by researchers in Taiwan, the treatment outperformed a placebo in a small clinical trial involving 60 adults. While encouraging, experts call for larger studies to confirm its efficacy.

Scientists uncover brain circuit that overrides chronic pain

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a group of brainstem neurons that can suppress chronic pain signals when survival needs like hunger or fear arise. These Y1 receptor neurons in the lateral parabrachial nucleus act as a neural switchboard, prioritizing urgent biological demands over persistent discomfort. The discovery, published in Nature, offers potential new avenues for pain treatments.

Japanese researchers identify biological cause of long COVID brain fog

Scientists in Japan have discovered a key molecular change behind the brain fog experienced by many long COVID patients. Using advanced brain imaging, they found increased density of AMPA receptors linked to cognitive impairment. The findings, published on October 1, 2025, could lead to new diagnostics and treatments.

Tyske regering godkender reformer for politi, hospitaler og sociale bidrag

8. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Den tyske regering diskuterede onsdag modernisering af loven om føderal politi, som blandt andet styrker dronforsvaret. Ændringer i hospitalsreformen og højere sociale bidrag for højindtjenerne blev også godkendt. Strengere regler for medicinsk cannabis er i fokus.

Tysk basketballtræner Álex Mumbrú bliver længere på hospitalet

Den tyske landstræner i basketball Álex Mumbrú skal blive længere end planlagt på et hospital i Barcelona på grund af bugspytkirtelbetændelse. Opholdet overstiger nu fire uger, trods en indledende vurdering på tre uger. Forbundet håber stadig på hans tilbage til VM-kvalifikationerne, der starter sent i november.

Listeria found in 13 foods at restaurant coco & carmen

11. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Several foods at the luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen in Stockholm tested positive for listeria after an outbreak infecting 15 people. Truffle mix, semifreddo espresso, and wild boar consommé showed the highest levels, over 30 times the limit. The restaurant is sanitizing and reopening on October 11.

Listeriaudbrud rammer over 100 på luksusrestaurant i Stockholm

8. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Flere end 100 personer har rapporteret madforgiftning efter at have spist på Coco & Carmen, en luksusrestaurant i Stockholms Östermalm-distrikt. Flere tilfælde af listeriainfektion er bekræftet, hvilket har ført til omkring 20 indlæggelser. Kilden til udbruddet er stadig under undersøgelse.

Chikungunya outbreak hits southern China with over 4000 cases

Guangdong Province in southern China is experiencing its largest ever chikungunya fever outbreak, with more than 4,000 confirmed infections since late July. The disease, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has primarily affected Shunde District in Foshan, with cases also reported in nearby cities and regions. Authorities are urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites amid concerns over climate change and urbanization.

Ny undersøgelse forudsiger varmerelaterede dødsfald en uge i forvejen

8. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Forskere ved Uppsala Universitet har udviklet et prognosesystem, der kan forudsige varmerelaterede dødsfald i Europa en uge i forvejen. Systemet kombinerer meteorologiske data med sundhedsstatistik for mere præcise advarsler. Over 100.000 mennesker døde af ekstrem varme i Europa i somrene 2022 og 2023.