Overlooked melting in East Antarctica could skew sea level rise projections
New research into how East Antarctica’s ice shelves melt reveals future global sea-level rise predictions could be significantly…
Stem cells show promise in preventing post-heart attack heart failure
Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…
Aligning your body clock may protect your heart and metabolism, says AHA
The American Heart Association warns that disrupted circadian rhythms, from irregular sleep, late-night meals, or shift work, can…
Mystery illness leaves endangered ringtail possums blind and paralysed in South West WA
A mystery disease sweeping through ringtail possums in the South West is leaving the critically endangered species blind…
The role of epigenetics in memory expression
Our experiences leave traces in the brain, stored in small groups of cells called “engrams”. Engrams are thought…
Doctor tripped up by $64K bill for ankle surgery and hospital stay
Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about 20 miles from her Denver home…
Menopause symptoms disrupt daily life, but few women get treatment
A new study from Mayo Clinic underscores the widespread impact of menopause symptoms on midlife women – and…
Study highlights high prevalence of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity lacking clear markers
Around one in ten people worldwide report gastrointestinal and other symptoms such as fatigue and headache after eating…
AI-powered LifeClock forecasts diseases years before symptoms appear
Using transformer-based AI, scientists created a full life-cycle biological clock that predicts future disease risk and uncovers the…
Women gain stronger heart protection from exercise than men, study reveals
New research reveals that women achieve equal or greater protection from coronary heart disease and death with far…
Why is the Mediterranean region so prone to flooding? A new study has answers
In May of 2023, extreme floods devastated the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The floods killed seventeen people, displaced…