AI-powered app turns consumer wearables into sleep study devices
An app that turns consumer Apple Watches into tools for highly sophisticated sleep stage monitoring was developed by…
Two analgesic drugs may one day be repurposed as anti-tumor therapies
Peripheral afferent neurons – nerves that send signals from all areas of the body to the central nervous…
Using AI and citizen science for vector-borne disease surveillance
Researchers from the University of South Florida have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may…
AI-powered app matches human-led programs in diabetes prevention
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered…
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…
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…
Common test to assess viability of IVF embryos may be flawed
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is…
Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions
Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking – even drinking less…
‘Sinners,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to hit theaters at Halloween
No trick, just treats: Two of the year’s biggest movies are heading back to theaters for Halloween. Warner…
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.…
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 suggests earlier start of hormone therapy optimizes long-term health outcomes
Menopause may take a toll on women physically and emotionally due to declining estrogen levels. For some, the…