Study finds major setbacks in blood pressure prevention and management in England
A comprehensive new analysis by researchers at Queen Mary University of London warns that England has lost the…
Cognitive blocks drive the brain’s advantage over AI
Artificial intelligence may write award-winning essays and diagnose disease with remarkable accuracy, but biological brains still hold the…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
Higher stent complication risks found in patients with diabetes
Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of complications after stent implantation, according to a study from Karolinska…
Study shows one in ten young cancer patients develop metastatic recurrence
A new study of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with seven common cancers reveals that nearly one in…
Tai chi as good as talking therapy for managing chronic insomnia
Tai chi, a form of mind-body exercise widely practiced in Chinese communities, has similar benefits to talking therapy for middle…
Gut bacteria threatened by pesticides and other common chemical pollutants
A large-scale laboratory screening of human-made chemicals has identified 168 chemicals that are toxic to bacteria found in…
African statisticians provide new insights into malaria prevention
University of the Witwatersrand – Edson Mwebesa, Fellow at the Wits-based Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Consortium for Biostatistics (SSACAB),…
The truth about high-protein diets — Harvard Gazette
High-protein diets are having a moment — maybe too much so. Recommended by influencers and athletes, these diets…
AI-powered tool improves object detection for visually impaired users
Over the last few years, systems and applications that help visually impaired people navigate their environment have undergone…
Obesity-related metabolic stress may affect brain health far earlier than expected
For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity,…
White matter alterations connect coronary artery disease to cognitive decline
Individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) – a constricting or blocking of blood vessels feeding the heart –…