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…
Study finds adverse links between PFAS exposure and reproductive health in mice
A pre-clinical animal study has found adverse links between high exposure to PFAS and male reproductive health. For…
Innovative approach to enhancing laser lithotripsy for kidney stones
During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging…
World’s first nuclear clock to probe fine-structure constant change
A team of researchers in Austria has recently demonstrated that the world’s first nuclear clock could help answer…