Scientists call for wider adoption and insurance coverage of emerging obesity therapies, from gut microbiome…
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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 new study finds cutting off cells’ supplies of lipids can slow the growth of…
Patient-derived “mini brains” have revealed how ALS/FTD begins at the cellular level and enabled drug…
The air is getting chillier, pumpkins are perched on porches and kids across the country…
A calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has…
A hybrid antibiotic that recruits immune cells shows promise in defeating drug-resistant superbugs at lower…
In a new study, researchers from University of Copenhagen show that the phenomenon of cell…
By combining chemotherapy, tumor injury, and immunotherapy, researchers show that the immune system can be…
COVID-19 vaccines are safe in early pregnancy and help protect both mother and baby. A…
MIT engineers devised a way to count elusive circulating tumor cells in mice, allowing them…
Proteins designed to focus immune attack on HIV-infected cells. Armed with a novel strategy they…
Cigarette smokers who quit smoking but substitute e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products, are more likely…
Under certain conditions, vaccinating more people with a single dose slows virus spread. In many…
Nurses face higher rates of suicidal ideation than other workers, underscoring the need for urgent…
Scientists at UNIGE are demonstrating how cold could alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis by…
C. difficile is usually thought of as a hospital-associated infection. However, new research finds 26%…
A new study suggests that newborns who get more sleep and wake up less throughout…
Look deep inside the brain of someone with Alzheimer’s disease, most forms of dementia or…