Genome sequencing data reveals new insights into Epstein-Barr virus immunity
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can cause certain types of cancer or autoimmune diseases, but how the body controls…
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…
Obesity sharply increases hospitalisation risk from infections, global analysis shows
Large international cohort data reveal that excess body fat may increase susceptibility to severe infections and substantially contribute…
Filtered coffee shows a causal link to healthier HbA1c levels
A large genetic study reveals that how coffee is prepared matters, linking filtered coffee to improved glycaemic control…
Early-life nutrition | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Research in Context November 25, 2025 Exposures in the womb can affect lifelong health Nutrition matters, and what young,…
Sex-specific changes in gluteus maximus shape linked to aging and metabolic health
The shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes in different ways with aging, lifestyle, frailty,…
Two main methods for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology
The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
New research highlights crucial role of continuous walking patterns for cardiovascular benefit
An international study led by experts at the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain has…
What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
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…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…