Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by growing over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the laboratory. This surpasses previous experiments in which only a […]
Finding the motivation to exercise can be the biggest challenge when working out. This could be one of the reasons why less than a quarter of people meet the World
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Researchers who performed MRI scans on the heart found that long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to early signs of heart damage. This is according to a study published
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed a possible way to slow or stop the progression of age-related macular degeneration, one of the
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Researchers led by Penn State University have turned a deadly fungus into an effective anti-cancer agent. After isolating a new class of molecules from Aspergillus flavus, a toxic grain fungus
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Researchers identify “food memory” neurons in lab rats that could explain why forgetting to eat lunch leads to overeating. Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that can
Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins. However, the causes vary, as do the consequences and the options for preventing blood clots. In Sweden, almost half of all
A new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s disease has led to a discovery that could be the key to halting cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Scientists at
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new surgical technique that allows multiple tissue grafts to be implanted into the retina of the eye. The results
The skin microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Researchers have now shown that certain skin bacteria can specifically protect us from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation by
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new approach that directly combats the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In these devastating diseases, proteins
A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) has found that the gum bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis(P. gingivalis) can enter the bloodstream and infect the heart. There, unnoticed, it promotes the formation
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Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a revolutionary new method of using MRI to determine the ‘true age’ of your heart. A new study shows how
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A new study has found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease is actually a cause of the disease due to its previously unknown secondary function.
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A larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome are associated with an increased risk of early-onset dementia, according to a study published in
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Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the first wearable device to measure gases emitted and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device provides an entirely new way
Healthy sleep includes several components, including the number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, how well you sleep during the day and your
Calcium transport into and out of the mitochondria – the powerhouses of cells – is central to cellular energy production and cell death. To maintain calcium balance in these powerhouses,
An unusual health policy in Wales may have provided the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine,
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Many overweight people report that they have lost the desire to eat rich foods – a phenomenon that has also been observed in overweight mice. Scientists have now discovered the
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Many people who have already tried to lose weight by reducing calories know this frustrating reality: at some point, the body stops losing pounds. It senses the reduced calorie intake
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Physical activity is thought to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies have found that the longevity benefits of physical activity may not be as clear-cut as previously thought.
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Why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms during chronic stress , while others are resilient? A protein that acts as a cannabinoid receptor and is present in the
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A recent study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin
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According to a new study published in the Endocrine Reviews journal of the Endocrine Society, hormones can be used to treat and prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and
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A new artificial intelligence model measures how fast a patient’s brain is aging and could be a powerful new tool for understanding, preventing and treating cognitive decline and dementia, according
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Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting drugs that were developed to fight bacterial infections. In recent years, however, their reliability has diminished as antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to evolve and spread. Staphylococcus aureus
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Immunotherapy, in which programmed immune cells are used to selectively destroy cancer cells, has revolutionized cancer treatment. However, cancer cells have developed strategies to evade the immune system, leading to
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Scientists at Columbia University have found specialized neurons in the brains of mice that command the animals to stop eating. Although many feeding circuits in the brain are known to
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Duke University School of Medicine researchers have found that harnessing the nervous system could help reduce intestinal inflammation that drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A new study led by Luis
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People with fat deposits hidden in their muscles have a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index.
Blood vessels run through the entire body and transport nutrients and oxygen through the circulating blood. During vascularization, cells first form local lumens, which then fuse to form a continuous
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Declining blood levels of two of the body’s own molecules are closely linked to the worsening of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women. Levels have been found to decline gradually, from
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Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brains of mice that undergo major changes as they age, as well as a specific hotspot where many
Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer and the risk increases with age, with the incidence increasing from the age of 50. Tumors can occur in all sections of
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Researchers have discovered a mechanism in our cells that is essential for energy production in the muscles. This discovery could lead to new treatments for muscle diseases. In addition, research
Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and inflammatory diseases have a huge impact on humanity. They are a major cause of disease burden and death around the world, are
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The skin microbiome plays a key role in skin health and disease. While imbalances in the composition of the skin microbiome have been linked to disease, studying the microbiome has
Changes in the gut microbiome before the development of rheumatoid arthritis could offer an opportunity for preventative treatments, according to new research. Bacteria associated with inflammation are found in higher
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Elderly people who are sleepy during the day or who do not feel like doing activities due to sleep problems are more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead
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