Health

Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and ease depression

What if an injectable protein could one day help repair both "leaky gut" and severe depression? New research from the University of Victoria (UVic), published in the journal Chronic Stress,...

Late bedtimes are linked to higher heart disease risk

Night owls may face higher risks to their heart, especially later in life, with women appearing particularly affected....

New review finds wild blueberries support heart and gut health

A newly published scientific review brings together decades of research examining how wild blueberries may influence cardiometabolic health....

After 11 years of research, scientists unlock a new weakness in deadly fungi

Fungal infections claim millions of lives every year, yet treatment options have failed to keep pace with the...

The real danger of Tylenol has nothing to do with autism

Social media and news feeds are filled with unverified claims about a possible connection between acetaminophen and autism...

New prediction breakthrough delivers results shockingly close to reality

An international group of mathematicians led by Lehigh University statistician Taeho Kim has developed a new way to generate predictions that line up more...

Clearing brain plaques isn’t enough to heal Alzheimer’s

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan, led by graduate student Tatsushi Oura and Dr. Hiroyuki Tatekawa, discovered that the Alzheimer's treatment lecanemab, which...

A hidden cellular cleanup trick could reverse aging

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes children to show signs of accelerated aging. Those affected often develop early skin...

Cambridge scientists created a gel that could end arthritis pain

Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where...

How the surface you exercise on might increase your risk of cramps

For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. These painful, uncontrolled...

Cockroaches are secretly poisoning indoor air

Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified a clear connection between the extent of cockroach infestations in homes and the amount of allergens...