Updated heart guidelines urge earlier screening for high blood cholesterol
For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American…
Early Triassic Cyclidan Crustacean Had Powerful Jaws
Paleontologists have described a new species of enigmatic cyclidan crustacean on the basis of three well-preserved specimens from…
AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares first signs of 7 micronutrient deficiencies: Vitamins A, C, K, B6, and more
Staying healthy requires conscious effort. That involves leading a healthy lifestyle, which in turn includes following a healthy…
Eating more plant-based foods may lower breast cancer risk, major international study indicates
Large international cohort data suggest plant-forward eating patterns and certain micronutrients may be linked to lower breast cancer…
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
A nationwide county-level study reveals how subtle differences in groundwater chemistry may influence pipe corrosion and children’s blood…
New research identifies faulty TRPM3 ion channel in ME/CFS immune cells
A faulty ion channel function is a consistent biological feature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), providing long-awaited…
Scientists identify a molecular switch that controls water flow in the gut
Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how…
How the brain protects itself from Alzheimer’s disease: study
High levels of calcium are toxic to cells and contribute to loss of neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. A…
Small shifts in blood sodium may influence human brain excitability
Even within the healthy range, small differences in blood sodium were associated with measurable changes in brain excitability,…
Calcium signaling helps maintain protein quality in the endoplasmic reticulum
Calcium (Ca2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum…
Bioluminescent tool illuminates single-cell activity in living brains
A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize…
The Supplements That Could Actually Be Worth Trying
CalciumThis mineral is critical to keeping bones healthy and strong. If you don’t regularly consume dairy products or…