Bee venom boosts the effects of standard Parkinson’s therapy
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, leading to motor…
Maternal diets high in UPFs may influence children’s health years later
From maternal metabolism to the developing infant microbiome, researchers trace how early exposure to ultra-processed foods may carry…
Advanced chip-based sensor identifies traumatic brain injury markers
Researchers have developed a chip-based metasurface biosensor that can detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) biomarkers at extremely low…
Health workers face hidden exposure to cancer-linked hazards
A first-of-its-kind European survey reveals that thousands of health and social care workers face regular exposure to cancer…
Clusterin inhibition offers new hope for treating cervical gastric-type adenocarcinoma
Gastric-type adenocarcinoma (GAS) is one of the most aggressive non-human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cervical adenocarcinomas and remains especially difficult…
Prickly pear may pack a surprising punch against metabolic syndrome
This new review explores how prickly pear fruit may act on oxidative stress, inflammation, insulin resistance, and lipid…
Hormonal contraceptives show differing heart risks among stressed women
Antonia Seligowski, PhD, of the Neurocardiac Effects of Stress & Trauma Laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry at…
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…
Mapping the brain’s body regulation and sensing system using 7 Tesla MRI
Jiahe Zhang, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of the…
How nerve cells in the gut adapt to microbial and immune challenges
Ramnik Xavier, MD, PhD, of the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author…
Study highlights the emotional and social challenges of stroke recovery
Nirupama Yechoor, MD, MSC, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…