Exercise or caffeine? Study finds neither clearly beats placebo for mental fatigue
A 20-minute cycling session raised heart rate, and caffeine raised physiological arousal, but neither clearly protected young adults…
Targeted diet helps reprogram aggressive neuroblastoma in mice
A new commentary spotlights preclinical evidence that blocking key amino acids, along with a polyamine-blocking drug, may force…
Does coffee disrupt sleep? Large population study suggests the impact may be minimal
A large population study of middle-aged adults suggests that habitual coffee drinking may have far less impact on…
Daily coffee intake linked to fewer atrial fibrillation relapses
A randomized trial suggests that avoiding coffee after cardioversion may not help, and that modest caffeine intake may…
Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells
By engineering nanomaterials that boost mitochondrial biogenesis, researchers show how stem cells can become powerful “mitochondrial biofactories,” offering…
Short bursts of oxygen deprivation could help treat depression: Chinese study
Brief, controlled bouts of oxygen deprivation – essentially moments of safe suffocation – can alleviate severe depression as…
Does coffee truly boost memory and focus or is it all hype?
A new narrative review unpacks how coffee may sharpen thinking and protect the brain while highlighting why its…
The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments
Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic…
Experimental gene therapy restores immune system function in children with genetic immune disorder
An experimental gene therapy developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital has restored…
Why metformin could protect the brain by rewiring mitochondria
A new study shows metformin enhances myelin repair in human-based models by tuning mitochondrial metabolism, offering hope for…
Flavonols found in foods can block drug resistance protein and boost medication absorption
New research shows that certain flavonols from everyday foods can shut down the body’s drug-resistance machinery, potentially paving…
Does your morning coffee or tea really boost your mood? Here’s what science says
New research shows your morning cup of caffeine can lift your spirits, but when and how you drink…