Early research shows how mild defects in the ‘batteries’ of cells in brain tissue can…
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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.
Personalized deep brain stimulation, powered by machine learning, may soon allow doctors to tailor treatments…
Editor’s note: Varghese Mathai is a physicist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who studies…
A hybrid forecast model predicted 125,000 fewer U.S. COVID deaths in 2021 if half the…
Multipronged BU research team finds 18 FDA-approved drugs that could halt coronavirus infection earlier. What…
When mixed with fluid from a nasal swab or blood sample, these protein sensors emit…
Study indicates that some vitamins, steroids and antivirals could bind to the Spike protein, and…
Seasonal Variation May Be Explained by New Year’s Resolutions Marijuana use increases throughout the calendar…
Tool uses electromagnetic energy to help study inactivation of aerosolized viral particles and reduce the…
The hormone acts as a barrier against SARS-CoV-2, blocking the expression of genes that encode…
‘Organs-on-a-chip’ system sheds light on how bacteria in the human digestive tract may influence neurological…
The method analyzes saliva samples and delivers results in about 10 minutes. Researchers at the…
DNA nanogels that react to a cancer-specific enzyme can deliver chemo drugs precisely, killing cancer…
COVID-19 variants may spread more easily and resist some antibodies, but current vaccines still protect…
Discovery of Inceptor May Unlock a Cure by Regenerating Insulin-Producing Cells in Diabetics Researchers have…
Australian researchers reveal new molecules that provide profound protection in asthma models — as well…
The Death Prediction and Physiology After Removal of Therapy Study (DePPaRT Study) A new international…
Pregnant women with COVID-19 produce protective antibodies, but their transfer to infants is limited. Research…