Are mushrooms more than a low-calorie food? New analysis explains their hidden advantages
A new evidence review reveals how everyday mushrooms can nudge cardiometabolic markers in the right direction and even…
Scientists engineer microbe that mass-produces camouflage pigment
A remarkable advancement in microbial engineering has put a previously obscure natural pigment in the spotlight. If you’ve…
Dysfunctional mitochondria shown to initiate the onset of Parkinson’s
For decades, scientists have known that mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells, malfunction in Parkinson’s disease. But…
Patient preferences impact physician earnings in Canada
Physician responses to patient expectations can affect physician incomes and may help explain lower incomes for many women,…
Research links exercise to reduced inflammation and slower aging
Fresh insight into how regular movement protects the body from aging comes from a long-running study published in…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide screenings, exercise, and alcohol withdrawal
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings in suicide screenings, a VA exercise…
UCalgary co-led study shows positive improvements in insulin management
For women with type 1 diabetes, the stakes are never higher than during pregnancy. New insulin delivery technology,…
Bumblebees Have Learned to Read Simple Morse Code–an Ability Seen Only in Humans and Vertebrates
SWNS A new study is the first to show that an insect can differentiate between different durations of…
Personalized prehabilitation reduces the risk of surgical complications
The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients,…
Wild birds found to be key drivers of H5N1 outbreak in North America
Since late 2021, a panzootic, or “a pandemic in animals,” of highly pathogenic bird flu variant H5N1 has…
Is strength training or cardio better for weight loss? A new study weighs in
If you hate aerobic exercise but want to lose weight, you may be in luck. Weightlifting is more…
Can AI treat mental health? Millions of young Americans are turning to chatbots for help
Millions of young people in the U.S. are using AI chatbots to address mental health issues Researchers found…