New research examines how antioxidants may influence the risk of cancers linked to digestion. Vitamin…
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Health encompasses the overall state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is shaped by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and societal factors, and is central to quality of life and human development. Scientific research in health spans disciplines such as medicine, public health, nutrition, psychology, and epidemiology, aiming to understand the mechanisms of disease, promote prevention, and improve care. Advances in health science continue to inform policies, treatments, and technologies that help individuals and communities lead longer, healthier lives.
A gum disease bacterium may contribute to aortic valve calcification through inflammation, according to preliminary…
Controlling ribosomal RNA could help researchers target diseases driven by too little or too much…
A natural supplement strengthened lasting anticancer immune responses in obese mice. Weight loss can improve…
A gut bacterium appears essential to the intestinal repair benefits linked to fasting before radiation.…
Consistent exposure to brighter daytime light was associated with earlier sleep timing and deeper early…
Researchers say treatment decisions should be individualized by weighing expected benefits, potential harms, treatment burden,…
Researchers have found that the natural compound spermidine can help improve vaccine responses in older…
BU virologist Nancy Sullivan says the Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Alcohol risk appears to increase beyond one drink per day, even at levels often described…
Breast cancer patterns are shifting rapidly in several Asian American communities. Breast cancer has long…
A newly identified protein pathway may link blood-brain barrier deterioration to age-related cognitive decline. The…
Struggling to sleep in the heat? The good news is that a handful of easy…
A newly identified inflammatory signaling target may help weaken the protective environment surrounding pancreatic tumors…
A new study suggests that sleep habits may influence how certain genetic variants affect early…
Not all sources of dietary sugar appear to affect cardiovascular health in the same way,…
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence method that can uncover previously hidden signs of multiple…
An eight-hour eating window helped adults maintain weight loss one year after a 12-week intervention.…