Alarming Surge in U.S. Maternal Mortality: Age Isn’t the Culprit, New Study Reveals
Between 2014 and 2021, the overall rates of maternal mortality nearly doubled. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that the maternal mortality rate in…
Between 2014 and 2021, the overall rates of maternal mortality nearly doubled. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that the maternal mortality rate in…
A molecule found in the diet could play a significant role in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study conducted by scientists at…
Or Shemesh, Ph.D., a neurobiologist at the University of Pittsburgh, has received a three-year, $400,000 Trailblazer Award from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and…
Abuse of Adderall among college students predisposes them to the use of alcohol, cannabis, and other substances. Taking “study drugs” like Adderall without a diagnosis…
A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and…
Memory loss and learning difficulties are among the many confounding symptoms observed in individuals recovering from COVID-19. Yet little is known about the mechanisms of…
Highly adhesive and mechanically strong Dural Tough Adhesive addresses multiple limitations in the repair of the dural membrane lining the brain and spinal cord after…
A high-fat diet combined with surgery leads to long-term memory impairment due to brain inflammation, which can be prevented by DHA supplements, according to a…
Scientists uncover a connection between the gut and the brain, suggesting that controlling diabetes could help prevent dementia. New research conducted in mice sheds light…
A new study conducted by the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can’t…
NIH-supported research shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can…
Consistently exercising 2-3 times a week over the long term is linked to a lower current risk of insomnia as well as the ability to…
Research emphasizes the “thrive 5” — nutrition, stimulation, safety, caregiving, and sleep — as essential for infant development, advocating for policy changes to support these…
A new study uncovers how targeting a specific immune cell surface receptor, PD-1, can enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments by limiting its activity. Additionally,…
Scientists at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University in the UK have discovered a potential new target for Alzheimer’s disease treatment – PDE4B. Alzheimer’s…
A new pilot study indicates that high-intensity exercise can induce brain-protective effects that have the potential to not just slow down, but possibly reverse, the…
A team from Scripps Research has demonstrated that reducing the activity of specific stress neurons may lead to a decrease in alcohol consumption without affecting…
As cases of gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders increase during pregnancy, the prescription of metformin has become more common. Despite understanding that this oral antidiabetic…