Although it may seem like a simple mental ‘block,’ researchers have found that, during these moments, several areas of the brain work together to retrieve the missing word. Three key regions play a role in this process: the anterior cingulate cortex, the prefrontal cortex, and the insula. The anterior cingulate cortex acts as a monitor,…
Scientists from the University of Amsterdam Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University have discovered a small gene, S10s, that can be inserted into the heart to prevent arrhythmias (An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat). The results of the study were published in the European Heart…
A simple scoring system could revolutionize how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients who would benefit most from preventive medications, according to a new study published in Circulation Research, as reported by the University of Reading. The breakthrough test, known as the TRIPLE Score, measures specific proteins on blood platelets along with…
Scientists have discovered a ‘switch’ that reverses cancer cells, in what is being described as a major breakthrough. By activating this molecular level, researchers in South Korea were able to revert cancerous cells back to a healthier stage. This allowed them to tap into the critical moment before normal cells irreversibly transform into diseased cells and halt the progression.…
American scientists from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have reported impressive results from a clinical trial of a kidney cancer vaccine. The research was published in the scientific journal Nature. After tumor removal, nine people with stage 3 or 4 clear cell renal cancer participated in the first phase of the trial. Each received a personalized…
For those looking to lose excess weight, the “optimal” time for lunch is approximately four to five hours after breakfast. A later meal can make it harder to digest food and encourage snacking before midnight, American nutritionist Lena Bakovich told the Daily Mail. The doctor noted that if you wake up at seven o’clock in…
Taking a low-dose aspirin (160 mg per day) halved the risk of cancer recurrence in about one-third of colon cancer patients with PI3K gene mutations, scientists reported at the 2025 American Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology conference in San Francisco. The Journal of Clinical Oncology covered this finding in its publication. PI3K mutations occur in approximately…
Scientists from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University found that regular consumption of tomato juice can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study results were published on the scientific portal PubMed. A total of 481 residents of Kuriyama City participated in the study. Over the course of a year, they were asked to…
Thousands of lives could be saved around the world after NHS scientists discovered a new blood group system – solving a 50-year-old mystery. The research team, led by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) scientists in South Gloucestershire and supported by the University of Bristol, found a blood group called MAL. They identified the genetic background…
An increase in hospitalizations due to influenza is expected in the European region in the coming weeks. This prediction was made by the World Health Organization (WHO), which called for greater attention to protecting vulnerable population groups, including the elderly and pregnant women. The WHO explained that flu virus activity is typically evaluated based on…
