Groundbreaking Study Links Keto Diet to Reduced Memory Loss
New research indicates that a ketogenic diet could delay early Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice by boosting beta-hydroxybutyrate levels, improving memory and cognitive functions. The ketogenic…
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Long-Standing Puzzle Solved: Scientists Discover a New Hormone That Can Double Bone Mass
UCSF and UC Davis researchers identified a new hormone, CCN3, that strengthens bones in breastfeeding women and could treat osteoporosis and enhance fracture healing. Researchers…
Revolutionary Primate Study Reveals Critical Window for Alzheimer’s Treatment
Research in rhesus macaques has demonstrated a critical six-month window for monitoring and testing interventions for Alzheimer’s, focusing on the tau protein implicated in the…
Plants May Soon Provide Essential Nutrients Found in Breast Milk
Genetically engineered plants could soon produce human milk sugars, making infant formula healthier and more affordable. Approximately 75% of babies drink infant formula during their…
Quantifying the Fallout: Particulate Matter and Public Health at the Salton Sea
Increased dust from the Salton Sea’s drying lakebed is raising air pollution levels, impacting disadvantaged communities the most, with ongoing water diversions exacerbating the situation….
Scientists Uncover Key Brain Development Differences in Autistic Boys and Girls
A study indicates that autistic females experience a more rapid rate of cortical thinning throughout childhood. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have discovered…
Climate Change Oddity: Rivers in Alaska Are Turning Orange
Thawing permafrost in Alaska is staining rivers orange, impacting water quality and ecosystems. In Alaska, numerous remote streams and rivers are shifting from their natural…
Are We Evolving? New Research Reveals That Human Brains Are Getting Larger
Recent research indicates that brain size has been progressively enlarging in individuals born post-1930s. A recent study conducted by researchers at UC Davis Health has…
New Research Reveals Keto Diet’s Potential To Combat Early Alzheimer’s
A molecule found in the diet could play a significant role in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study conducted by scientists at…
Climate Change Ignites Global Infectious Disease Alarm
Experts highlight the connection between climate change and infectious diseases, urging medical professionals to prepare for new disease patterns and advocate for climate action. A…
Invasive Time Bombs: Scientists Uncover Hidden Ecological Threat
Non-native species can remain dormant for decades or even centuries before they begin to spread. According to a new study led by the University of…
Concerning – Bird Flu Has Evolved To Spread to Marine Mammals
The findings have raised concerns regarding the conservation of wildlife and the health of ecosystems. A study from the University of California, Davis, and the…
Does Sugar-Free Candy Give You Gas? Scientists Have Discovered Why
Gut microbes missing due to antibiotics and a high-fat diet may be responsible for ‘sorbitol intolerance’. Scientists at UC Davis have discovered alterations in the…
Two New Species of Lamprey Fish Discovered in California
These jawless fish play a crucial role in the ecosystem. A study from the University of California, Davis, has identified two potential new species of…
Rewriting History: Andean Archery Found To Be 5,000 Years Old, Far Earlier Than Previous Estimates
When did archery arise in the Americas? And what were the effects of this technology on society? Archery’s origins in the Americas and its societal…
Early Dementia Warning – Thinning of Brain Region May Signal Risk up to 10 Years Before Symptoms
Researchers aim to incorporate an MRI biomarker into dementia risk stratification for patient care and clinical trials. Cortical gray matter, a type of brain tissue,…
The Paradox of Perfection: Can AI Be Too Good To Use?
The conversation about deploying artificial intelligence often centers on the trustworthiness of AI applications: Are they producing reliable, unbiased outcomes and maintaining data privacy? However,…
These 3 Personality Traits Are Linked to a Lower Risk of Dementia
Individuals with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those with neuroticism and negative…