Health

Resetting the body’s rhythm could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s

Disrupting communication between the body's internal clock and the brain could help limit neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St....

Sleepless nights may raise dementia risk by 40%, Mayo Clinic reveals

Chronic insomnia -- trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months...

Surprising giant DNA discovery may be linked to gum disease and cancer

Researchers including those at the University of Tokyo have made a surprising discovery hiding in people's mouths: Inocles,...

AI can now predict who will go blind, years before doctors can

Researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict which patients need treatment to stabilise their corneas and...

Scientists just found out forever chemicals are shockingly acidic

One of the ways that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" nickname and persist in...

Scientists reversed brain aging and memory loss in mice

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have developed "young" immune cells from human stem cells that reversed signs of aging and Alzheimer's disease in the brains of...

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction

A promising group of medications already used to treat diabetes and obesity may also hold potential for tackling alcohol and drug addiction, according to...

“Immortal” flatworm rewrites the science of healing

In most animals, stem cells rely on nearby cells to tell them what to do. However, new research from the Stowers Institute for Medical...