A study shows that the devastating disease can arise even when infectious prions are absent.…
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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 large international study suggests today’s hip replacements may last much longer than previously thought.…
A swallowed fish bone can be far more dangerous than a brief choking scare. For…
A modest daily glass of orange juice may influence inflammation, blood flow, and other markers…
Experts say the future of obesity treatment will extend far beyond GLP-1 drugs by combining…
Researchers have developed a way to grow and genetically engineer progenitor cells that produce macrophages,…
Ebola and hantavirus can look like the flu at first, making early detection and rapid…
By studying long-lived families, scientists have uncovered a rare genetic clue that may help explain…
A supplement best known for boosting athletic performance may also have potential as a depression…
A new Oxford calculator predicts an individual’s risk of serious statin-related muscle disorders, helping patients…
A newly identified retinal signaling molecule may help coordinate the eye’s response to damage, revealing…
A new review suggests that many adults could benefit from more protein and more exercise…
An engineered stem cell therapy reversed new-onset Type 1 diabetes in mice by shifting the…
Scientists have identified a gut microbe that appears to be associated with stronger muscles and…
Aging changes the way joints function, but avoiding activity may not be the answer. Growing…
Aging changes gut bacteria in mice, weakening communication between the intestines and the brain. Restoring…
Scientists say expanded research, stronger prevention efforts, and wider screening are needed to help reverse…
Fish oil supplements delivered omega-3s to the brain, but a new study found that was…