Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Brain Cell Types Linked to Depression Identified in New Study McGill researchers used single-cell genomics on post-mortem brain tissue to identify altered excitatory neurons and microglia in depression, revealing cellular targets for precision therapies.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Psychedelics Could Unlock New Anti‑Inflammatory Therapies Psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin and DMT show promising anti-inflammatory effects in lab and early human studies. Research is exploring non‑hallucinogenic derivatives to treat inflammation-driven diseases safely.
Read More Scince Health Editor's choice 3 months ago Three Bathroom Items You Should Never Share! Sharing towels, toothbrushes and razors can transmit bacteria, viruses and fungi that survive on surfaces. Learn the science, who is at risk, and practical steps to reduce infection from personal bathroom items.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Movement Over Medicine: Exercise Eases Joint Pain Worldwide Exercise—rather than pills or early surgery—is the most effective, evidence-based therapy for osteoarthritis. Learn how movement protects cartilage, reduces inflammation and improves joint function.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago This Simple Daily Habit Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally Research synthesis finds that daily intake of flavan-3-ol–rich foods (tea, dark chocolate, apples, grapes) can lower blood pressure and improve vascular function, offering a practical, evidence-based strategy to support cardiovascular health.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Toenail Clippings Reveal Long-Term Radon Exposure Risk Researchers at the University of Calgary found that tiny amounts of radioactive lead (210Pb) in toenail clippings can quantify long-term radon exposure, potentially identifying lung cancer risk in non-smokers and overlooked populations.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Green Tea Compounds Target Fat and Improve Metabolism New preclinical research shows standardized green tea extract reduced fat, improved glucose sensitivity and preserved muscle in obese mice. Results point to flavonoid synergy and adiponectin as key mechanisms.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Study: Women Carry Almost Twice the Depression Genes A large genomic study finds women with depression carry nearly twice as many associated genetic markers as men, highlighting sex-specific biology and implications for personalized treatment and research.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago 99% of Heart Attacks and Strokes Tied to Four Risks A study of over 9 million adults in South Korea and the US found 99% of heart attacks and strokes were preceded by one or more modifiable risk factors: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, or smoking.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Deoxyribose Sugar Gel Sparks Robust Hair Regrowth: New Study Researchers found that a deoxyribose-based sugar gel stimulated strong hair regrowth in mice with testosterone-driven baldness, matching minoxidil’s efficacy and increasing blood vessel density around follicles.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago MRAP2 Reveals Brain's Hidden 'Off Switch' for Hunger Researchers reveal MRAP2 as a guide that drives MC4R to the cell surface, strengthening satiety signals. The finding links receptor trafficking to appetite control and suggests new obesity therapies.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago A Life Purpose May Cut Dementia Risk, UC Davis Study A UC Davis longitudinal study of 13,765 adults links a stronger sense of purpose to a roughly 28% lower risk of dementia and later cognitive decline, even after accounting for age, education and APOE4 genetic risk.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Shared Genetic Roots Link Eight Psychiatric Disorders A Cell study maps pleiotropic gene variants that link eight psychiatric disorders, showing how shared genetic regulation during brain development may explain co-occurrence and point to common therapeutic targets.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Decades of Evidence Link Finasteride to Suicide Risk A new review links finasteride—a common hair-loss drug—to increased risks of depression, suicidal ideation, and persistent psychiatric symptoms, urging stronger pharmacovigilance and clearer patient warnings.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Nicotinamide Cuts Skin Cancer Recurrence Risk by 54% A large VA analysis of 33,833 patients finds that nicotinamide (vitamin B3) taken at 500 mg twice daily may lower the risk of subsequent basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—up to 54% when started after a first skin cancer.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Rethinking Lymph Node Removal in Cancer Surgery Today New laboratory research suggests lymph nodes do more than stage cancer — they sustain anti-tumour immune cells. This article reviews risks and benefits of lymph node removal and emerging immune-preserving surgical strategies.
Read More Scince Health Editor's choice 3 months ago Large Study Links Viral Infections to Alzheimer's Risk A large retrospective analysis of nearly 500,000 medical records found repeated links between serious viral infections—such as encephalitis, pneumonia, and shingles—and elevated risk of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Sulfur Dioxide Exposure Linked to Higher ALS Risk Study A Canadian case-control study finds a significant association between long-term residential sulfur dioxide (SO2) exposure and increased ALS risk, urging tighter air-quality controls and further research.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Blood Test Detects HPV Head & Neck Cancer Years Early HPV-DeepSeek, a blood-based liquid biopsy, detects HPV-linked head and neck cancers up to a decade before symptoms, offering potential for earlier, less invasive treatment.
Read More Scince News Health 3 months ago Mitochondrial DNA Export Fuels Inflammation in Aging Researchers link mitochondrial DNA errors—caused by low deoxyribonucleotide levels—to mtDNA expulsion and chronic inflammation, revealing new targets to improve health in aging.
