Benefits from food fortification, yet global nutrient gaps persist
Fortifying staple foods can dramatically reduce global nutrient deficiencies at minimal cost, but gaps persist, and the risk…
Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead…
Updated heart guidelines urge earlier screening for high blood cholesterol
For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American…
Early Triassic Cyclidan Crustacean Had Powerful Jaws
Paleontologists have described a new species of enigmatic cyclidan crustacean on the basis of three well-preserved specimens from…
AIIMS-trained gastroenterologist shares first signs of 7 micronutrient deficiencies: Vitamins A, C, K, B6, and more
Staying healthy requires conscious effort. That involves leading a healthy lifestyle, which in turn includes following a healthy…
Groundwater chemistry may raise children’s lead exposure risk
A nationwide county-level study reveals how subtle differences in groundwater chemistry may influence pipe corrosion and children’s blood…
Scientists identify a molecular switch that controls water flow in the gut
Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how…
Small shifts in blood sodium may influence human brain excitability
Even within the healthy range, small differences in blood sodium were associated with measurable changes in brain excitability,…
Calcium signaling helps maintain protein quality in the endoplasmic reticulum
Calcium (Ca2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum…
Bioluminescent tool illuminates single-cell activity in living brains
A decade ago, a group of scientists had the literally brilliant idea to use bioluminescent light to visualize…
Breast arterial calcification on mammograms predicts future heart risk
Routine mammograms are a critical tool for breast cancer screening. However, they may also hold crucial, potentially untapped…
Study shines light on how P2X4 receptor can be inhibited
A study carried out by the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn throws light on how…