What happens to blood pressure during extreme heat? A 4.2 million-visit study offers a clue
A US study spanning more than 4.2 million summer clinic visits examined how blood pressure responds to extreme…
More physical activity linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk in adults
New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)…
High estrogen alters brain circuit causing temporary memory impairment during pregnancy
Many women usually say the same thing during pregnancy: they walk into a room and forget why, misplace…
Exercise usually helps the brain. During a 15-day fast, the story was different
A closely monitored 15-day fast reveals how attention, learning, mood, and exercise interact as the body adapts to…
Norwegian scientists harvest super donor cells to fight diverse diseases
Cells from nine “super donors” are being collected in Oslo. The aim is for these to be used…
Specialized imaging technique detects most clinically relevant prostate cancers
An elevated PSA level in the blood may indicate prostate cancer, but does not yet allow for a…
Could a daily glass of orange juice support heart health? Study finds citrus compounds influence genes linked to blood vessel function
Naturally occurring compounds in orange juice regulated genes involved in the control of cardiovascular and blood vessel function,…
Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men
A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life. Research suggests the popular supplement…
Study uncovers how interferon-alpha treats rare blood cancers
The biologic drug interferon-alpha can benefit patients with blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms by forcing mutant blood stem…
Genetic variant accelerates Huntington’s disease onset by over a decade
A new study has revealed why some people with Huntington’s disease develop symptoms 10 to 12 years earlier…
Doing 3 minutes of key exercise beats 90 mins of cardio: study
Got three minutes? That’s enough time to boost your health on a molecular level. Most adults don’t get…
Common Blood Thinners Cut Major Risks by 69% in Atrial Fibrillation Trial
A randomized trial suggests that direct oral anticoagulants may offer meaningful protection for people with atrial fibrillation whose…