Gene linked to lower BMI points researchers toward a new obesity target
Scientists are tracing how a lipid-signaling receptor linked to blood pressure, insulin resistance, and weight gain could open…
Melatonin improves skin flap survival by reducing ferroptosis
Random-pattern skin flaps are widely used to repair defects caused by trauma, burns, tumor removal, and other injuries…
Epigenetic drugs improve blood vessel health in obesity and diabetes
People with obesity and type 2 diabetes are at high risk of blood vessel damage. This risk depends…
Researchers eliminate embryonic senescent cells, triggering severe neurovascular flaws
Among the body’s most crucial protective features are the brain barrier systems, including the blood-brain and blood-cerebrospinal fluid…
How pregnancy complications affect heart health in offspring
Exposure to hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, or preterm birth in the womb may leave lasting effects on the…
Blood metabolite patterns could reveal dementia risk in midlife
Dementia is a medical term for several age-related diseases that affect cognitive functions, such as memory, reasoning, and…
Active brown fat may protect heart health in obese individuals
People with obesity face a significantly increased risk of atherosclerosis, and consequently heart attack and stroke. This elevated…
Type 1 diabetes preserves fitness but alters oxygen use in teens
Even when fitness looks normal, hidden changes in oxygen use and microvascular function may already be emerging in…
Cognitive decline may signal heart trouble years before a cardiovascular event
Researchers tracking initially healthy older adults found that declines in thinking speed and other cognitive abilities can appear…
Having more children associated with lower stroke risk for women
While some say having lots of kids can make you lose your faculties, a new study suggests otherwise.…
Beetroot supplement raises nitric oxide markers in triathletes after one week
A small pilot trial suggests a beetroot-based nitrate supplement can shift nitric oxide and redox pathways in amateur…
Study reveals lung-brain link between smoking and neurodegeneration
The correlation between smoking and neurodegeneration is well-documented, with one study from 2011 finding heavy smoking in midlife was associated…