New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Breakthrough combo therapy lowers death risk in recurrent prostate cancer
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may now benefit from a new drug combination…
Dietary fat dictates seasonal eating rhythms, study finds
A new study from UC San Francisco shows that our natural eating patterns are more closely tied to…
Impaired movement of cerebrospinal fluid predicts dementia risk later in life
Problems with the brain’s waste clearance system could underlie many cases of dementia and help explain why poor…
Strong grip strength lowers risk of organ dysfunction in obesity
People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage.…
Earlier menopause and reduced cardiac function may negatively affect brain health
Women face a higher risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease than men. Cardiovascular disease is…
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…
Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog…
Mother’s voice promotes development of language pathways in preemies’ brains
Hearing the sound of their mother’s voice promotes development of language pathways in a premature baby’s brain, according…
New insights into sperm metabolism could transform infertility treatments
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…
Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis significantly extends survival
Around 25% of people with cancer in the U.S. are active smokers when they are diagnosed, and studies…