Vital Role of a Hormone Discovered – Could Predict Long Term Health of Men
Scientists have discovered the vital role of a hormone, that develops in men during puberty, in providing an early prediction of whether they could develop…
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Scientists Finally Discover the Cause of a Rare Brain Disease
Researchers discover a novel mechanism behind a rare brain disease. Thanks to research teams on opposite sides of the world, a rare but potentially debilitating…
Only 30% of FDA Regulatory Actions Are Backed by Research
Experts say that for the public to have confidence in medicines, regulators must be completely open about drug safety. According to a study that was…
“Night Owls” Have a Decreased Ability To Burn Fat and an Increased Risk of Heart Disease
Could our sleep patterns really affect our risk of disease? Are you a night owl or an early bird? Our daily routines of activity and…
Epigenetic Treatment Can Help the Spinal Cord Regenerate After Injury
Axon growth, regenerative signaling, and synaptic plasticity were all increased by gene activation. Currently, there are no effective therapies for spinal cord damage; physical therapy…
DNA Barcoding Reveals Cancer Cells’ Ability To Evade Immune System Defenses
Using DNA barcodes to track cancer cells through time, scientists show that cells within a cancer have diverse abilities to escape immune system defenses. According…
Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Doubled With Personalized Whole Genome Sequencing
Tailoring the analysis of whole genome sequencing to individual patients could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases, finds a new study led by researchers…
Popular “Heart-Health” Supplements Found Ineffective at Lowering Cholesterol
Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health – including brands of fish oil, garlic, cinnamon, and turmeric – were not effective at…
Scientists Discover That the “Love Hormone” Could Actually Heal Your Heart
Researchers have found that oxytocin, sometimes known as the “love hormone,” may one day help heal damaged hearts after a heart attack. The neurohormone oxytocin is…
How Does Anesthesia Work?
Anesthesia is a modern miracle with a very long history. Aside from the convenience of not having to feel pain, it allows doctors to perform…
Overcoming Paralyzing Fear: Scientists Trace Stress Response Brain Circuit
At one time or another, we’ve all felt paralyzed by a threat or danger. Now scientists have traced where that reaction to a threat arises….
A New and Improved Diabetes Drug
Tirzepatide, a new diabetes drug administered weekly through injection, helped those with type 2 diabetes meet blood glucose goals 4 to 12 weeks earlier than…
Brain Changes in Autism Are Far More Extensive Than Previously Known
UCLA study is the most comprehensive effort ever to study how autism affects the brain at the molecular level. Brain changes in autism are comprehensive…
Evidence for “Substantial” Monkeypox Transmission Up to 4 Days Before Symptoms Appear
Transmission detected up to four days before symptoms. Findings may have important implications for infection control globally. Scientists have found evidence for “substantial” monkeypox transmission…
Just 2 Minutes: Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Linked With Living Longer
Two-minute bursts of vigorous activity totaling 15 minutes a week are associated with a reduced risk of death. Bursts of vigorous activity lasting two minutes…
“Unexpected” – Scientists Discover an Anti-Aging Mechanism
The mechanism extends the life of the immune system. A multinational team headed by University College London scientists has discovered a new mechanism that slows…
Monkeypox Mutations Cause Virus To Spread Rapidly – Evading Treatments and Vaccines
Scientists show how monkeypox mutations cause the virus to replicate and spread faster. Already the 2022 Monkeypox outbreak has infected more than 28,000 people in…
Birth Control Pill Poses a Serious Health Risk to Women With a Common Condition
Combined birth control pill greatly increases the risk of blood clots in obese women. According to a paper recently published in ESC Heart Failure, a…