An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated over and over, become longer and more unstable as we age. The study found […]
For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged nerve cells falter because their energy factories known as mitochondria don’t function properly.This article was originally […]
In a study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham, children with more adverse prenatal exposures (APEs) showed higher rates of behavior problems that persisted into mid-adolescence, faster cortical thinning across multiple brain regions, and […]
Thirty years ago, when I began studying protein metabolism, I would never have guessed that 2025 would be spent explaining why more protein is not always better.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Sleeping in on the weekend to catch up on sleep lost during the week may be good for adolescents’ mental health, according to new research by the University of Oregon and the State University of […]
Does it seem like the number of people you know who have sustained knee injuries has increased recently? That’s likely because of a rising incidence rate in acute knee injuries, as documented and analyzed in […]
Every night, millions of people work hard to keep our essential services running—treating patients, responding to emergencies, operating transport networks and maintaining 24-hour industries.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers report national estimates of 43.6 million COVID-19-associated illnesses and 101,300 deaths in the US during October 2022 to September 2023, plus 33.0 million illnesses and 100,800 deaths during […]
A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children’s social abilities and brain activity. The research, conducted by researchers at King’s College London and Cardiff University, has uncovered how […]
A University of Virginia-led team of researchers has made a discovery that may change sepsis treatment for patients in Africa.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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