Scientists turn white fat cells into calorie-burning beige fat A new study shows that suppressing a protein turns ordinary fat into a calorie burner and may explain why drug trials attempting the feat haven't been successful. Jul 1, 2024 0 133
Overlooked brain organ plays key role in promoting brain repair after stroke, researchers discover University of Cincinnati researchers have pioneered an animal model that sheds light on the role an understudied organ in the brain has in repairing damage caused by stroke. Jul 1, 2024 0 120
Researchers discover novel way to make breast cancer cells die Oregon State University researchers have discovered compounds that convert a protein known for protecting cancer cells into a tumor killer. Jul 1, 2024 0 89
Researchers find that gratitude is a useful emotional tool in reducing desire to smoke Smoking continues to rank as the foremost preventable cause of premature death. In a paper published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Harvard researchers report findings that evoking feelings ... Jul 1, 2024 0 58
Offspring of people who were obese as teens are likely to be obese as well, study finds A team of pediatricians, epidemiologists and preventive medicine specialists affiliated with several institutions in Israel and Denmark has found that children born to parents who were obese when they were 17 are more likely ... Jul 1, 2024 report 0 55
A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people with amputations achieve a natural walking gait, but they don't give the user full neural control over the limb. Instead, they rely on robotic sensors and controllers that ... Jul 1, 2024 0 51
Multiple myeloma: New insights into early detection of aggressive tumors Multiple myeloma is one of the most common forms of cancer of the immune cells in the bone marrow. It is considered incurable. Even when patients respond to treatment at first, the cancer comes back. Jul 1, 2024 0 46
Form of B12 deficiency in cerebral spinal fluid found to negatively affect the central nervous system A large team of doctors and medical researchers with diverse backgrounds, affiliated with several institutions across the U.S., and led by a group at the University of California, San Francisco, has found what might be a ... Jul 2, 2024 report 1 182
Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases A colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign of rising blood pressure. Researchers discovered that temperatures in different face regions are associated with various chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and high ... Jul 2, 2024 0 103
New cancer treatment slows progression of aggressive neuroendocrine tumors, study finds A novel approach for early cancer treatment known as radioligand therapy (RLT) has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of advanced neuroendocrine tumor progression and death, according to research led by scientists ... Jul 2, 2024 0 73
Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment ... Jul 2, 2024 0 68
Research team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus A research team including Professor Yoontae Lee and Jiho Park, a Ph.D. candidate, from the Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) has discovered that a particular protein promotes ... Jul 2, 2024 0 64
Wide-ranging study identifies suicide risk factors to improve prevention In the largest study of its kind, scientists at the University of Warwick have investigated a range of contributing risk factors for suicide—helping to identify individuals who might benefit from interventions. Jul 2, 2024 0 58
Researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces. The findings help not only explain how primates sense and recognize faces, but could also have implications ... Jul 2, 2024 0 56
Why most people are right handed but left eyed Whether you're left, right or ambidextrous, "handedness" is part of our identity. But a lot of people don't realize that we have other biases too and they are not unique to humans. My colleagues and I have published a new ... Jul 3, 2024 0 105
Scientists unravel life-saving effect of dexamethasone in COVID-19 Dexamethasone is one of the most important drugs in the treatment of severe COVID-19, but patients respond very differently to the therapy. Researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and Charité—Universitätsmedizin ... Jul 3, 2024 0 100
10 sunscreen myths you can't afford to fall for Attention sunscreen skeptics: The sun's UV rays are coming for you, and you're just making their job easier. Jul 3, 2024 0 84
Reducing processed meat intake could have significant health benefits, study suggests Reducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a study suggests. Cutting US adults' processed meat intake by 30%—the equivalent of around ... Jul 3, 2024 0 83
Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a patient dies and an autopsy is performed. But now, UC San Francisco researchers have found a way ... Jul 3, 2024 0 79
Alzheimer's Association publishes final version of its new diagnostic criteria for the disease An international team of medical researchers associated with the nonprofit Alzheimer's Association has published a paper describing the group's final version of their new diagnostic criteria for the disease. Published in ... Jul 3, 2024 report 0 76
What is language for? Researchers make the case that it's a tool for communication, not for thought Language is a defining feature of humanity, and for centuries, philosophers and scientists have contemplated its true purpose. We use language to share information and exchange ideas—but is it more than that? Do we use ... Jul 3, 2024 0 74
First study to measure toxic metals in tampons shows arsenic and lead, among other contaminants Tampons from several brands that potentially millions of people use each month can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher has found. The work is published in the ... Jul 4, 2024 0 174
Re-engineering cancerous tumors to self-destruct and kill drug-resistant cells Treating cancer can sometimes feel like a game of Whac-A-Mole. The disease can become resistant to treatment, and clinicians never know when, where and what resistance might emerge, leaving them one step behind. But a team ... Jul 4, 2024 0 119
Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons Neurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often lead to the permanent loss of neurons, causing significant impairments in brain function. Current treatment options are ... Jul 4, 2024 0 110
Researchers identify unknown signaling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and other ... Jul 4, 2024 0 83
Air pollution drives 7% of deaths in big Indian cities: Study More than seven percent of all deaths in 10 of India's biggest cities are linked to air pollution, a large study said Thursday, leading researchers to call for action to save tens of thousands of lives a year. Jul 4, 2024 1 82
Researchers identify 'first responder' cells in pancreas crucial for blood sugar control How does our body control blood sugar so precisely? An international team led by Prof. Nikolay Ninov at the Center for Regenerative Therapies Dresden (CRTD), part of Dresden University of Technology, brought us a step closer ... Jul 4, 2024 0 76
High ambient temperature in pregnancy associated with childhood leukemia As climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and worldwide. Jul 4, 2024 0 64
Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs When chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market without significant side effects, she became inspired to make a change. Jul 5, 2024 1 170
Nanoscopic motor proteins in the brain build the physical structures of memory, study finds The puzzle of memory has intrigued philosophers and intellects for a very long time. Plato and Aristotle believed that memory was found only in the realm of the soul and the mind, but there was nothing corporeal or physical ... Jul 5, 2024 0 82
Smoking is a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline among older adults Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers. Jul 5, 2024 0 77
WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing The World Health Organization's cancer agency on Friday classified talc as "probably carcinogenic" for humans, however an outside expert warned against misinterpreting the announcement as a "smoking gun". Jul 5, 2024 0 67
Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain Scientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue are distributed differently in the white and gray matter, the subcortex, the visual and motor cortices, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making, ... Jul 5, 2024 0 54
Military service's hidden health toll: Servicewomen and their families endure increased chronic pain, finds study A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face significantly higher risks of chronic pain Jul 5, 2024 0 50
Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure Scientists are trying to understand how cannabis may affect long-term neurodevelopment when babies are exposed to it in the womb. Jul 5, 2024 0 48
Diabetes drugs like Ozempic lower cancer risks: Study A class of diabetes medications, which include the best-selling drug Ozempic, are associated with a reduced risk of certain obesity-related cancers, according to a study released Friday. Jul 6, 2024 0 139
Study links social and non-social synchrony to romantic attractiveness Romantic relationships and attraction among humans have been the focus of numerous psychological and neuroscientific studies. While these studies have unveiled some of the neural and mental processes associated with romantic ... Jul 6, 2024 feature 1 102
Heart experts have tips on staying safe in the summer heat As Americans brace themselves for another summer of brutal heat and humidity, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that heart patients need to take extra precautions to protect themselves. Jul 6, 2024 0 2
Daydream a lot? Feel sluggish? Stare into space? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome Do you find that you daydream a lot? Are you often sluggish and tend to disengage easily when doing a task? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome, or CDS. Jul 7, 2024 0 35
Novel treatment improves embryo implantation and live birth rates in infertile women undergoing IVF and ICSI New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization ... Jul 7, 2024 1 15
Air pollution linked to a decrease in IVF birth rate success, new study shows A pioneering study, presented at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) can reduce ... Jul 7, 2024 0 10
Drug prohibition is fueling the overdose crisis: Regulating drugs is the way out Should heroin and cocaine be legally available to people who need and want them? If we are serious about stopping the crisis of drug overdose deaths, that is exactly the kind of profound change we need. Yes, extensive regulations ... Jul 7, 2024 0 1
Gestational carriers face higher health risks during pregnancy compared to IVF and natural conceptions, study shows Gestational carriers, also known as surrogates, experience an elevated risk of severe maternal morbidity and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to women who conceive naturally or through in vitro fertilization (IVF), according ... Jul 7, 2024 0 0
Federal WIC program may boost pregnancy outcomes for women, newborns Pregnant women enrolled in a federal aid program have better outcomes than those who are struggling to put food on the table, new research shows. Jul 7, 2024 0 0
