Holiday celebrations often lead to increased alcohol consumption, which raises the risk of injuries, including traffic accidents, falls, burns, poisoning, and interpersonal violence. According to the new WHO European Region factsheet, ‘Alcohol-related injuries in the WHO European Region: Summary of Key Findings Based on 2019 Data,’ one in three deaths from injuries and violence in…
A team of scientists led by neurobiologist James St. John of Griffith University has identified a possible link between damage to the nasal mucosa and an increased risk of neurodegenerative processes resembling Alzheimer’s disease. The findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports. The researchers examined the bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae, a known cause of pneumonia…
Researchers have unveiled the first global catalog of human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) lines suitable for clinical use—a development that could accelerate the creation of new stem cell–based therapies. The catalog is described in an article published in the journal Stem Cell Reports. These cells can differentiate into any cell type in the human body,…
A recent study published in the Journal of Physiology has shown that sitting for several hours impairs blood vessel function, but this effect can be significantly reduced by consuming foods rich in cocoa flavanols. A sedentary lifestyle—common in modern society—is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions, as prolonged physical…
Gradually reducing the dose of antidepressants, together with psychological support, can be as effective in preventing depression relapse as continuing medication treatment. Researchers reached this conclusion after analyzing the results of 79 randomized clinical trials. The study was published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry. As the authors emphasized, this does not mean that antidepressants…
A new international study has found that in people over the age of 50, the combination of abdominal obesity (excess fat around the waist) and loss of muscle mass is associated with a significantly increased risk of death, reports Medical Xpress. Researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil) and University College London analyzed…
Endocrinologist Ekaterina Yang explained why sauerkraut is beneficial for women’s health. According to her, this food helps strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. In addition, sauerkraut improves the condition of the skin, hair, and blood vessels, speeds up metabolism, increases energy levels, and promotes weight loss. It may also help maintain…
Scientists have long known that humans and animals actively explore their surroundings through movement—gaze, head rotations, and hand actions. Smell is also an active sense: to perceive an odor more clearly, we make short, purposeful inhalations, or “sniffing” movements. However, until now, it was unknown whether the nature of these inhalations can change depending on…
Scientists have introduced histotripsy as a revolutionary method for treating tumors — one that almost feels like something out of science fiction. Instead of scalpels, lasers, or high-dose radiation, the technique uses ultrasound — focused in such a way that thousands of microscopic bubbles form inside the tumor. These bubbles rapidly expand and collapse, literally…
Scientists from Boston University have found that long-term, carefully controlled calorie restriction may slow brain aging at the cellular level. The findings were published in the journal Aging Cell. This is not about severe fasting, but about a roughly 30% reduction in calorie intake — a level that can be safely sustained for years. The…
