Early menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome in women
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That’s the result of…
Exercise can mitigate depression-like behaviors induced by high-fat, high-sugar diets
Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise…
Corneas from diabetic donors perform well in vision restoring surgeries
Many eye banks won’t accept corneas from donors with diabetes, concerned they might be harder to prepare for…
Decline in vitamin D levels observed during the Covid-19 pandemic
Routine data from laboratories reveal a decline in vitamin D levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in older…
Researchers develop a new approach for treating children with neuroblastoma
A research team from the University of Zurich and the University Children’s Hospital Zurich has developed a new…
New study offers hope for patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy
About one-third of patients with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder, are believed to respond…
New virtual reality training task can help stroke survivors living with visuospatial neglect
A team of researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU) has developed and tested a new virtual reality…
Giles introduces AI agent to accelerate healthcare and life science research
giles AI, a company making advanced research tools accessible to all and simplifying how scientists work with data,…
Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with…
Transdermal hormone therapy offers potential reduction in anxiety and depression
Hormone therapy–oral and transdermal–remains the most effective treatment for such bothersome menopause symptoms as hot flashes and is…
Can fitness apps and wearables make children healthier? This study says yes
A large umbrella review finds that app- and wearable-based interventions can spark small yet meaningful improvements in kids’…
Scientists warn that space is becoming too crowded to manage safely
Earth’s orbit is getting crowded, and scientists are warning that space may soon become too risky to manage…