During REM sleep, the body enters a state of paralysis. This can pose a danger for patients with weakened diaphragms due to neuromuscular diseases. Now new research published at the ATS 2025 International Conference has […]
Mice genetically engineered to lack the ability to make the amino acid cysteine, and fed a cysteine-free diet, lost 30% of their body weight in just one week, a new study shows.This article was originally […]
Easy access to crack cocaine is fueling addiction and leading to a cycle of hardship, mental health issues and homelessness in deprived communities, particularly in the North of England, a new study suggests.This article was […]
Changing the way health care staff speak about people living with dementia can lead to significant improvements in care practices, culture, and human connection, new research has found.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Growing up in a close-knit community in Ghana, Joshua Awua saw firsthand how strong social bonds could also bring pressure to fit in—especially when it came to alcohol.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Standardizing the color and branding of disposable vaping devices may deter young people who have never smoked or vaped from trying them in the first place, suggests a comparative study, published online in the journal […]
Symptomatic infection with the virus responsible for cold sores around the mouth–herpes simplex 1, or HSV-1 for short—may have a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a large US study published in […]
Researchers at Marshall University have developed a promising treatment strategy to address overdoses involving fentanyl and the veterinary sedative xylazine, a combination increasingly linked to severe health complications and reduced effectiveness of standard overdose reversal […]
Florida recently became the second state to sign into law a ban on fluoride in public water systems, joining a wave of local and statewide efforts to restrict community fluoridation. The policy takes effect in […]
There is increasing interest in finding drugs, known as gerotherapeutics, that can slow aging and help people live longer. Metformin, a common diabetes drug, is being studied because it affects several aging-related processes.This article was […]
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