Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good,…
Dual therapies could help older adults with depression who face higher risk of dementia, new study finds A novel combination therapy slowed cognitive decline in elderly patients with a history of depression…
Mount Sinai study shows how the heart and brain interact to influence sleep patterns and help with recovery A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart…
Research from Jefferson and Esperanza Health Center offers insights into overcoming healthcare disparities with culturally sensitive interventions. A new study by Thomas Jefferson University researchers, in partnership with Esperanza Health Center, aims to address barriers to…
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) has been awarded a $3.2 million, 5-year grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) to scale out an evidence-based secure firearm storage…
University of Oregon biologists have uncovered a mechanism by which a well-known breast cancer gene also influences fertility. Mutations in the BRCA1 gene sharply increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer,…
Rutgers Health researchers and other medical scientists involved in a large international study have identified new signs of kidney transplant rejection that could lead to more precise diagnosis and treatment for transplant recipients.…
Key takeaways Buildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes, including DNA, lipids, proteins and organelles. The resulting accumulation of waste diminishes…
In North Carolina, one in four households relies on a private well as their primary source of drinking water. The state has the highest number of private wells in the nation, yet…
Since their introduction last year, researchers have been monitoring the real-world impact of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. In a recent commentary in The Lancet, Angela Branche, MD, an infectious diseases researcher…
