Toxic RNA drives progressive heart damage in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that…
New wearable detects fatigue accurately using AI and advanced sensors
Burnout and chronic fatigue carry a substantial economic cost and pose serious risks in professions where alertness is…
Scientists use living muscle to reanimate paralyzed organs
What if a technology could reanimate parts of the body that have lost their connection to the brain…
How working out like an astronaut can reduce back pain and slow ageing
During my years working with astronauts, it was routine to hear about returning crew being carried from their…
Early menopause linked to higher lifetime heart disease risk
Women who enter natural menopause before age 40 face about a 40% higher lifetime risk of developing coronary…
Study finds GLP-1 medicines cut fat while preserving muscle function
A new study in mice and humans suggests GLP-1 medicines drive weight loss primarily by reducing fat, while…
Spanish marathon runner at 82 has muscle mass like that of a 30-year-old
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 15:05 Juan López is well known in the city of Toledo. For decades he…
Exercise cuts ‘chemo brain’ and fatigue in cancer patients
A simple home-based exercise plan helped patients stay active during chemotherapy, reducing mental fatigue and showing potential to…
Routine care gap leaves metabolic acidosis undetected in chronic kidney disease
A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease…
New imaging method maps gene activity across entire zebrafish embryo
How does a tiny cluster of cells become an embryo with a head, trunk, and tail? And how…
Prebiotic fiber supplement lowers pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis
A new study has found that a prebiotic fiber supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity…
Mapping the year-one weight trajectory after stopping GLP-1s
A year after stopping taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, people regain, on average, 60%…