Scientists have come close to answering one of the most difficult questions in neuroscience: why brain damage after a stroke continues to spread for hours and even days after the initial event. A new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism shows that not only the initial lack of oxygen plays a significant role, but…
Women entering menopause experience one of the most rapid phases of bone mass loss in their lives. According to Mary Jane De Souza of Pennsylvania State University, women can lose up to 10% of their bone tissue over just three years—beginning one year before the onset of menopause and continuing through the first two years…
Stress is the natural reaction your body has when changes or challenges occur. It can result in many different physical, emotional and behavioral responses. Everyone experiences stress from time to time. You can’t avoid it. But stress management techniques can help you deal with it. What is stress? Stress is a natural human reaction that…
Scientists have reported impressive results from the largest and longest clinical trial to date of gene therapy for congenital deafness. Over several years of observation, about 90% of participants—children and adults with complete hearing loss—experienced significant improvements in hearing. The study, published in the journal Nature, involved 42 participants from China, mostly children as well…
“We don’t live in isolation, we don’t sleep in isolation — as much as it is an independent behavior it is also something that happens within a social context,” said Dr. Joseph Dzierzewski, senior vice president of research and scientific affairs at the National Sleep Foundation. It’s vitally important for your current and future health:…
Headache is one of the most common problems, which can be caused by various factors, including stress, fatigue, certain health issues, and so on. Such unpleasant sensations can have a strongly negative impact on a person’s quality of life, so it is not surprising that people try to get rid of the pain as quickly…
A new editorial suggests that the future of medical artificial intelligence lies not only in diagnosing diseases after they appear, but also in identifying subtle biological changes that occur much earlier—before any symptoms develop. Published in Intelligent Medicine, the article by researchers from leading Chinese institutions highlights a shift toward analyzing how health data evolve…
Scientists and pediatricians say that natural, unsweetened yogurt can be safely introduced into an infant’s diet as early as six months of age and should be considered an integral part of complementary feeding rather than a ‘controversial’ product. This conclusion was reached by an international group of experts in a review published in the journal…
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released new dietary recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and supporting heart health throughout life, News Medical reports. Experts emphasize that heart health is built not on trendy diets, but on consistent, everyday eating habits and lifestyle choices. The key principle is to maintain a healthy…
Even completely healthy individuals constantly carry viruses in their bodies—often in significant amounts. This conclusion is based on a study that analyzed data from nearly one million people. The findings were published in Nature. The research was conducted by a team led by specialists at Harvard Medical School. The scientists examined blood and saliva samples…
