Decline in vitamin D levels observed during the Covid-19 pandemic
Routine data from laboratories reveal a decline in vitamin D levels during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in older…
Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Study clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and common gastrointestinal disorder
Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and IBS. Experiments demonstrate…
Easter Island’s Moai Statues May Have Walked to Where They Now Stand
Easter Island statues, traditionally known as moai on the remote island of Rapa Nui in the South Pacific,…
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…
Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog…
Researchers engineer a tool to dismantle cancer’s RNA-built growth hubs
In a city, coworking hubs bring people and ideas together. Inside cancer cells, similar hubs form-but instead of…
Can fitness apps and wearables make children healthier? This study says yes
A large umbrella review finds that app- and wearable-based interventions can spark small yet meaningful improvements in kids’…
CRISPR used in landmark treatment to fix misspelling in baby’s genome
For the first time, scientists say they have reached into the genome of a severely ill child and…
A ‘gravity anomaly’ from 2007 may have impacted Earth in one unusual way
A ‘gravity anomaly’ may sound dramatic, but as defined by EBSCO, they pertain to “deviations in the expected…
Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…