Too many antioxidants may negatively affect future offspring
Antioxidants have been marketed as miracle supplements, touted for preventing chronic diseases and cancers; treating COPD and dementia;…
Hormone therapy reduces abnormal nerve growth in chronic back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages…
Dickkopf 3 protein drives radiation-induced fibrosis and chronic skin damage
The protein Dickkopf 3 plays a key role in the development of radiation-induced fibroses – and could be…
Self-employment increases stress even after controlling for genetics
By comparing identical twins, researchers uncover why working for yourself may come with hidden stress costs, but why…
Clinical trial launched to test experimental intranasal spray against respiratory viruses
Last year, at least one million people in the U.S. were hospitalized for respiratory virus illnesses like the flu or…
Chlamydia pneumoniae found in the eye may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease
Chlamydia pneumoniae—a common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections—can linger in the eye and brain for years…
People with ME/CFS and Long COVID experience disruption to brain connectivity
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID experience a disruption to their brain connectivity during…
Following the EAT-Lancet diet lowers chronic kidney disease risk
Large-scale UK Biobank data show that the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet is associated with lower CKD risk, with…
Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary…
How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk
From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors…
Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis
By analyzing microRNAs in blood, saliva, and vaginal mucus, researchers uncover fluid-specific molecular patterns that could inform future…
Improving survival in people with severe psychiatric disorders
An expert editorial suggests that widely used diabetes and obesity drugs may help close the long-standing mortality gap…