Scientists have identified a previously unknown brain circuit that appears to drive chronic pain, separate from the pathways responsible for immediate, protective pain responses. Brain circuit tied specifically to chronic pain could open the door to better treatments for the مزید پڑھیں
Early diet may leave hidden, long-term imprints on the brain’s control of eating. Eating unhealthy foods early in life can lead to lasting changes in the brain and eating behavior, but gut bacteria may help restore healthier patterns, according to مزید پڑھیں
Excess salt intake is linked to a range of chronic conditions and even cognitive decline, yet patterns of discretionary salt use remain poorly understood across populations. It has been used for thousands of years to flavor and preserve food. But مزید پڑھیں
Going to bed at inconsistent times in midlife may be linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. A study from the University of Oulu found that large variations in bedtime could double the likelihood of serious cardiac events, especially مزید پڑھیں
A 30-year-old flu vaccine still fights some modern viruses—but leaves a critical weakness exposed. Researchers have uncovered new insights into how long flu vaccine protection can last by revisiting blood samples from people vaccinated in 1994. By examining these preserved مزید پڑھیں
Vitamin D in Midlife Linked to Lower Dementia Marker Years Later Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood during middle age may be tied to lower amounts of tau protein in the brain years later, according to a study مزید پڑھیں
A massive genetic analysis of more than 6 million people is revealing new clues about why mental health disorders frequently overlap. An international group of scientists has uncovered new evidence explaining why many mental health disorders tend to occur together. مزید پڑھیں
The findings suggest that vitamin B3 may help strengthen and restore a weakened immune system. Edward Waldner knew something was wrong. At 55 years old, he felt constantly drained. No matter how much he rested, the fatigue lingered. He began مزید پڑھیں
Kitchen sponges shed microplastics, but water use drives most environmental harm. Real-world and lab data show reducing water consumption has the greatest impact. Kitchen sponges may look harmless, but each scrub can release tiny plastic fragments that slip unnoticed down مزید پڑھیں
A new RNA-based therapy aims to address one of cardiology’s most persistent challenges: the heart’s inability to regenerate after injury. After a heart attack, restoring blood flow is often only part of the battle. Even when blocked arteries are reopened, مزید پڑھیں