Targeting a parasite-specific enzyme offers new hope for malaria treatment
Research published in The FEBS Journal may help overcome challenges to the treatment of malaria-a tropical disease caused…
App launched to track heart health after high-risk pregnancies
A new co-created digital companion aims to close the postpartum care gap by helping women monitor and manage…
Study reveals epigenetic adaptation of beta cells across lifespan and disease
As people age, most maintain normal blood sugar even as insulin resistance tends to rise. New research suggests…
AI-driven model predicts type 1 diabetes risk with greater accuracy
By combining large-scale genetics with machine learning, researchers uncover hidden risk patterns and distinct patient subtypes that could…
A new tool that predicts obesity-related disease risk beyond BMI
A data-driven tool built from nearly 200,000 individuals reveals who is most likely to develop serious obesity-related diseases,…
Study links microplastics in arterial plaque to fourfold increase in stroke risk
In a Perspective published today in the inaugural issue of Brain Health (https://doi.org/10.61373/bh026p.0006), an international team of investigators…
Active brown fat may protect heart health in obese individuals
People with obesity face a significantly increased risk of atherosclerosis, and consequently heart attack and stroke. This elevated…
Child health experts launch GenHEART to tackle Australia’s obesity crisis
Heart health, diet, exercise and sleep will be targeted under a multi-pronged strategy by child health experts to…
Cellular aging in immune cells signals early onset of cognitive depression
Blood tests measuring the aging of certain white blood cells can predict cognitive and mood-related symptoms of depression,…
This Brain Interface Forms Inside the Body and Uses Light to Control Neurons
Artistic depiction of the human brain. Image credits: ZME Science. The human brain is probably the most complex…
Food timing may shape how T cells respond to infection and therapy
A new study reveals how lipids released after a meal can durably boost T cell metabolism, translation, and…
Liquid biopsy predicts immune response in high-risk breast cancer patients
Immunotherapy has become a standard of care in treating high-risk, early-stage breast cancers, yet it has had limited…