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Light Therapy May Boost Muscle Gains in Older Adults

July 20, 2026

Recent research has looked at using light therapy, called photobiomodulation (PBM), alongside weight training to help older people get stronger. Scientists wanted to know if adding PBM to a planned strength‑training program would give better results than training alone. The studies reviewed were ra

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Young Scientist Brings Space Healing Home

February 23, 2026

Leanne Fan, an 18‑year‑old senior from Westview High School in San Diego, has turned her bedroom into a mini laboratory. She built a low‑cost device that spins samples to mimic the weightlessness astronauts feel in orbit, allowing her to study how living cells respond when gravity is absent. Inst

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Laser Therapy: A New Way to Ease Orthodontic Pain

April 17, 2025

Pain from orthodontic separators can be a real issue for many people. It is a common experience for those undergoing orthodontic treatment. It can be a real problem. To find a better way to manage this pain, a study was done. It looked at how laser therapy at specific points on the body could he

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Mouth Sores and the fight against Cancer treatment

February 1, 2025

Picture this: You're going through a battle against head and neck cancer, fighting off the big, bad C cells, and suddenly you have another enemy at your doorstep - mouth sores. These stuff are annoying and painful, making it hard to eat, speak, and even go about your daily routine while undergoing C

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Combining Light Therapy and Stem Cells to Fight Brain Inflammation

January 22, 2025

Brain inflammation, a significant factor in neurodegenerative diseases, is managed by tiny immune cells called microglia. These cells can be pro-inflammatory (M1) or anti-inflammatory (M2). We know that human stem cells from umbilical cords (hUCMSCs) can release substances that reduce inflammation.

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Light Therapy: Unraveling the Secret to Healthy Hair Cells

December 18, 2024

Hair loss can be a real bummer, and many people turn to medicine like Minoxidil and Finasteride to help. But these drugs can have side effects that make people stop using them. That's where photobiomodulation (PBM) comes in. It's safe and non-invasive, making it a promising alternative. Scientists w

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Light vs. Poke: Which Speeds Up Tooth Movement Better?

November 16, 2024

Let's talk about moving teeth quicker! Scientists are exploring two methods: Corticopuncture (CP) and Photobiomodulation (PBM). They even tried combining them to see which works best. They looked at genes like VEGF, PRX1, GLUT1, and COL1 and how fast teeth moved on different days (1, 3, 7, and 14). ...