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…
A new study published in Cancer Research Communications has shown that breast cancer cells can exploit the lungs’ natural repair mechanisms to support their own growth and spread. Researchers found that, when metastasizing to the lungs, tumor cells trigger the body’s normal injury-response processes—but then effectively take them over. As cancer spreads to the lungs,…
Hummus is a good source of protein, fiber, and iron, thanks in part to tahini. No one knows for sure who invented it. From Lebanon to Egypt, and from Syria to Turkey, many Middle Eastern countries lay claim to the dish, with references dating back to the 13th century, writes the Daily Mail. Despite its…
An international team of scientists has shown that early-life stress may increase the risk of gastrointestinal diseases later in life. Changes in gut function and the sympathetic nervous system play a key role. The study was published in the journal Gastroenterology (GE). The researchers focused on the so-called gut–brain axis—a system of constant communication between…
The idea of returning cells to a more youthful state is no longer science fiction: the American company Life Biosciences has received approval to conduct the first human clinical trials of ER-100. The therapy is based on partial epigenetic reprogramming, which allows cells to be “reprogrammed” without turning them into stem cells. Modern research suggests…
New research shows that the human appendix, long considered a useless ‘evolutionary remnant,’ may actually play an important role in the body, The Conversation reports. Scientists have found that a structure similar to the appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. In biology, this recurring process is called convergent evolution,…
Changes in weather conditions may increase the risk of myocardial infarction, according to researchers who used machine learning methods to analyze the relationship between meteorological factors and the incidence of heart attacks. The results of the study were published in the journal Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. The researchers analyzed data from 11,527 heart attack patients…
