Researchers at the University of Göttingen in Germany have discovered the structure and function of the protein otoferlin, which plays a crucial role in the hearing process. Loss of otoferlin or disruption of its function leads to a common form of congenital deafness. The results, published in the journal Science Advances, represent a significant milestone…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) could be “on the brink of a new class of treatment” after early trial results suggest two drugs may repair damage caused by the condition. A study led by the University of Cambridge looked at whether a diabetes drug and an antihistamine could help repair myelin, which is the protective coating around…
Scientists from the University of Exeter Medical School and the Free University of Brussels have discovered a previously unknown form of diabetes in newborns. The disease is associated with a mutation in the TMEM167A gene, which regulates the function of insulin-producing cells. The study was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI). Diabetes in…
Scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have, for the first time, discovered that glioblastoma — the most aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer — affects not only the brain but also the skull. The findings of the study were published in the journal Nature Neuroscience (NatNeurosci). Previously, it was believed that the…
Memory for “where” plays an important role in everyday life — where we left our keys, where we had dinner last night, where we first met a friend. Yet spatial memory — the ability to retain information about locations — is among the first cognitive functions to decline with age. A reduction in this ability…
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have found that people who change jobs are more likely to experience symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and insomnia, according to an online survey of nearly 20,000 people in Japan. The study’s results were published in the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. While changing jobs can offer a…
Spanish woman Maria Branyas passed away last year at the age of 117. Analysis of her genome revealed that her biological age was significantly younger than her chronological age. Experts have long been interested in super-longevity—people who live to at least 110 years old—because understanding the secrets behind it could hold the key to healthy…
Researchers warn that global kidney cancer cases could double by 2050. According to the latest analysis, an estimated 435,000 new cases of kidney cancer and 156,000 related deaths occurred in 2022. If current trends continue, the number of cases is expected to rise significantly by mid-century. The study’s findings were published in the medical journal…
A large new study in the UK has found that a nutrient-rich diet can boost happiness and a sense of purpose in old age, though its effects are closely tied to mood, overall health, and income level. The study’s findings were published in the British Journal of Health Psychology. Scientists analyzed whether people over 50…
To stay energized throughout the day, drink a glass of water before your morning coffee. In addition, avoid drinking coffee immediately after waking up and refrain from adding milk or sugar, explained endocrinologist Francisco Rosero in an interview with 20minutos. “During sleep, the body goes without water for several hours, which is why many people…
