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...

Fatty liver breakthrough: A safe, cheap vitamin shows promise

Approximately 30% of the global population is affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a condition that previously lacked targeted treatments. In a groundbreaking...

Scientists uncover exercise’s secret hunger-busting molecule

Researchers at Baylor College ofMedicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine and...

AI breakthrough finds life-saving insights in everyday bloodwork

Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict the severity of an injury and...

Why Gen X women can’t stop eating ultra-processed foods

They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them - products typically loaded with extra fat, salt,...

Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This is according to a...

Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes had THC in their blood

In a review of 246 deceased drivers, 41.9% tested positive for active THC in their blood, with an average level...