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Vi-app-gra? Scientists develop new app that helps men last longer

Vi-app-gra? Scientists develop new app that helps men last longer

By Stephen Beech Men can last longer in bed with the help of a new smartphone app, say scientists. The software was designed by experts to tackle the underlying psychological causes of premature ejaculation. It can "significantly" improve sex lives and delay climax - while offering a way to

Gene yaks have could inspire new multiple sclerosis treatments

Gene yaks have could inspire new multiple sclerosis treatments

By Stephen Beech A special gene that helps animals survive at high altitude could enable new treatments for multiple sclerosis, suggests new research. Scientists say that the genetic mutation that enables yaks to thrive high up mountains may hold the key to repairing nerve damage in conditions such as multiple

Are toys with artificial intelligence that ‘talk’ to young children safe?

Are toys with artificial intelligence that ‘talk’ to young children safe?

By Stephen Beech AI-powered toys that “talk” to young children should be more tightly regulated and carry new safety kitemarks, warns a new report. The playthings are not always developed with children’s psychological safety in mind, say experts. The first systematic study of how Generative AI toys affect

New state-of-the-art test identifies aggressive prostate cancer

New state-of-the-art test identifies aggressive prostate cancer

By Stephen Beech Scans that makes prostate cancer cells "glow" could cut the need for invasive biopsies, according to new research. The state-of-the-art imaging test could safely halve the number of men who need to undergo a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer following inconclusive results

Could virtual reality help patients before medical procedures?

Could virtual reality help patients before medical procedures?

By Stephen Beech Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures, suggests a new study, Using virtual reality (VR) technology to explain what to expect before going under the knife could help people better understand their treatment and put them more at ease, say scientists. Patients often receive

Study finds crocodile-like predator preyed on man’s ancestors

Study finds crocodile-like predator preyed on man’s ancestors

By Stephen Beech A "dominant" crocodile-like predator with a big lump on its head preyed on man's ancestors three million years, ago, according to new research. Early humans - embodied by the iconic hominin Lucy - would have lived in fear of the creature which lurked in

Study shows antibiotics can alter stomach content for up to 8 years

Study shows antibiotics can alter stomach content for up to 8 years

By Stephen Beech Antibiotics can alter the contents of your stomach for up to eight years, according to new research. Even a single course of treatment with certain types of the prescription-only medicines may affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut for several years,