New integrated framework advances precision surgery for liver cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the sixth most common malignancy and the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Despite…
Non-nutritive sweeteners may aid sugar reduction without affecting weight or health
The review, led by Eva Marija Čad of the University of Ljubljana and Wageningen University & Research, alongside…
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia may slow biological aging in older adults
A new UCLA Health study found that treatment of insomnia using cognitive behavioral therapy slowed the pace of…
Rice, seafood and water may help explain striking differences in metal exposure across US communities
Researchers compared metal biomarkers across six diverse US populations to investigate why exposure patterns can vary so markedly…
Hormone therapy during menopause transition associated with lower heart disease risk
A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Pittsburgh provides pivotal insights into one of…
Ultrasonic vocalizations in rats linked to pleasurable food consumption
Understanding how the brain processes rewarding experiences could help researchers better understand behaviors such as overeating, as well…
Vitamin A derivative prevents immune cell exhaustion in brain tumors
Immune cells can become exhausted after prolonged exposure to cancer, gradually losing their ability to attack tumor cells.…
Could scorpion venom inspire new treatments for liver disease?
From blocking inflammatory immune pathways to disrupting hepatitis viruses, scorpion-derived peptides are attracting attention as potential drug candidates,…
Study reveals evolutionary advantage of human heel-first walking style
The average person takes thousands of steps each day, instinctively walking heel-to-toe. Although they hardly register them, those…
Teenagers from disadvantaged families show greater eating disorder risk
Teenagers who come from households with a lower income and lower level of education are more likely to…
Plant Hormones Reveal Crop Disease Resistance Pathway
Technical University of Munich researchers identified an epigenetic mechanism that regulates the trade-off between plant growth and immune…
Inhibitory neurons act as a brake on brain tumor growth
Brain tumors do not grow in isolation. They develop within the highly active environment of the brain, where…