Giant-nucleus cells form the foundation of early-stage cancer
Iron is an essential micronutrient, but excess iron can damage cells and increase cancer risk. While many cells…
Caffeine dominates esports supplements, says new systematic review
Pure caffeine supplementation was associated with consistent improvements in cognitive function, gaming performance and psychological mood. The review…
Semaglutide extended lifespan in older female mice, but that was not the only finding
A late-life experiment reveals how a widely used metabolic drug reshapes age-related physiology and molecular pathways, with effects…
Chronic stress is more than a mental health problem: How it can raise blood pressure and put your kidneys at risk
Managing stress does not mean eliminating every difficult situation. The practical goal is to reduce the body’s repeated…
Scientists Solve Century-Old Feline Mystery
For nearly 110 years, biologists have puzzled over why domestic cats’ kidneys are packed with unusually large numbers…
Phil Collins reveals alcohol abuse, near-death experience
Phil Collins faced death two years ago, and has lived to tell the tale. The Grammy-winning singer recalled…
Remdesivir protects kidney and heart health in transplant recipients
Adults with kidney transplants who were treated for COVID-19 with the antiviral remdesivir within a week of COVID-19…
Plant-based diets reshape gut microbes to boost healthy metabolites
Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating…
Study examines the link between blood type and cardiovascular risk in hemodialysis patients
Do you know your blood type? It is important information that is used for blood transfusions, but few…
Diet helps people lose weight regardless of genetic obesity risk
A six-month clinical trial found that people with a high genetic risk for obesity benefited just as much…
Sleeping longer may signal early Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein in the blood,…
Study links oxalate to systemic inflammation and heart damage
Oxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an…