Parkinson's treatment closer as problematic protein imaged for first time

We may be one step closer to not just treating baldness but preventing it, with scientists discovering that hair growth comes to a screeching halt without MCL-1, a "bodyguard" protein, in mice

Avoidable deaths rose in the U.S. by 33 per 100,000 people from 2009 to 2019, as they dropped elsewhere

Exercise of any kind boosts brainpower at any age

Ultra-processed foods harm good gut bacteria, weaken the gut barrier, and raise the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart issues, and depression

In obese men higher levels of DHEA-Sulfate show positive link to elevated basal metabolic rate

Study shows that cannabidiol may promote biomineralization of teeth even under inflammatory conditions

A study found maternal tea consumption - especially in later pregnancy—was linked to better cognitive scores in toddlers

Healthy eating in midlife linked to overall healthy aging

Whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) may act as a fast antidepressant, with mood benefits lasting up to six weeks

Marijuana users at greater risk for heart attack and stroke: Adults under 50 are more than six times as likely to suffer a heart attack if they use marijuana, compared to non-users

Scientists Reveal How Much an Hour's Screen Time in Bed Could Cost You

WHO issues starkest warning yet on fallout from U.S. withdrawal of aid for global health

Statistically significant improvements in systolic (-6.4mmHg) and diastolic (-4.7mmHg) blood pressure were observed in those following the vegan diet, 6-month interventional prospective study finds

A new study warns that international aid reductions may cause up to 10.75 million new HIV infections and 2.93 million deaths by 2030.

Emotional arousal can cause memories to blur together—especially in anxious individuals

Eating more fruits, dietary fibre, dairy products and caffeine is linked to a lower risk of tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

The study compared autophagy in young (22±2) and older (70±5) males after exercise and passive heat

A new study of 1,000+ adults aged 45+ found that sleep quality partly mediates the link between loneliness and depression.

Boiled coffee in a pot contains high levels of the worst of cholesterol-elevating substances

Open-label placebo appears to reduce premenstrual symptoms, study suggests

Possible New Therapeutic Approach for Aging and Degenerative Muscle Disorders

Large study shows drinking alcohol is good for your cholesterol levels

Researcher figures out how to diagnose people with sleep apnea while they’re awake using EEGs

In the late 19th century US, milk was frequently diluted and contaminated by merchants, causing public health harms

A bunch of volunteer public health professionals and developers have restored the CDC website from before January 20th 2025.

Existing Drug For Rare Disease Turns Human Blood Into Mosquito Poison

Bacteria exposed to microplastics have become resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Regulatory Air Quality Monitor Locations in the US

Layout of trees and human health: Study identifies a significantly lower mortality risk in people who live in neighbourhoods with large, contiguous and well networked areas of tree canopies.

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