Peptides from scorpion venom could help fight liver disease
Peptides from scorpion venom may hold the key to combating inflammation and liver disease.
Health & Wellness
Calorie restriction reduces genetic mutations in mice
A new study shows that restricting calorie intake in mice resulted in fewer DNA mutations as they age.
AI platform identifies potential Alzheimer's drug targets
Using an AI therapeutic target platform, researchers have identified five genes as novel targets for Alzheimer’s disease.
Placental protein predicts preeclampsia in first trimester
A new study found that low levels of the placental protein isthmin-2 predict preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction.
Study tests if longevity methods slow signs of aging
Pharmaceutical and lifestyle interventions were the most effective at reducing epigenetic signs of aging, according to a new study in Nature Medicine.
Experimental drug targets "undruggable" cancer protein
An experimental drug has successfully disrupted the activity of MYC, a notoriously difficult-to-target cancer protein.
GenAI creates fully functional viral genomes
Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used generative AI to design fully functional viral genomes, a first for the technology.
Exercise releases a protective, muscle-strengthening molecule
The exercise-induced molecule BAIBA enhances muscle function and boosts exercise performance, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
Mini-brains show how maternal inflammation alters development
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen used lab-grown mini-brains to investigate how an inflammatory response during pregnancy increases the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Study sheds light on why some heart transplants are rejected
A new study in Nature Cardiovascular Research investigates the genes and cells that drive transplant rejection and how they might be used to prevent it.
Neanderthal gene gives modern humans more muscle
A Neanderthal gene associated with bone and muscle growth still exists in some people, who tend to have more muscle mass and other Neanderthal-like features, according to a new study in Current Biology.
5 ways climate change is making us all sick
Climate change isn’t only about the environment—it’s shaping our health.
Debunking the vitamin D fad
Vitamin D supplements are important for people without enough of the nutrient. Other health claims are less certain.
What you need to know about new weight loss drugs
A new class of drugs may revolutionize weight loss and obesity treatment.
Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Hypertension
Although hypertension is common—affecting up to half of all adults—many people are unaware that they have the disease.
How climate change is hurting your lungs
Extreme heat, poor air quality, and intense allergy seasons brought on by climate change are bad for our lungs.
Understanding the risk factors that impact your health
How to make sense of studies showing that everyday things increase your risk of disease.
We need to talk about birth control
Many people have legitimate concerns about hormonal birth control. Some are taking advantage of those fears.
Yes, we still need chickenpox vaccines
Vaccination spares children and adults from the misery of chickenpox and the serious short- and long-term risks associated with the disease.
HPV vaccines prevent cancer: 4 facts to know
HPV vaccines prevent most cervical cancers and reduce the risk of other HPV-related cancers.
Ultra-processed foods: What you need to know
Ultra-processed foods are drawing new attention from federal regulators and state lawmakers, but researchers are still learning about their health impact.
Climate change is putting our water at risk
Flesh-eating bacteria and toxic algae? It's not a horror movie; it’s the impact of climate change on our water.
New male birth control options are on the horizon
Men have few contraception options. Promising new research may soon change that.
5 unexpected ways your oral health affects your overall health
Good dental hygiene may reduce your risk of heart disease, dementia, and cancer.
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