Global maternal deaths fell to 240,000 in 2023, but more than 100 countries still fall short of the global maternal mortality target as progress slows worldwide The maternal mortality ratio in 2023 remained nearly three times higher than the United Nations’ Sustainable…
Fragments of tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with breast cancer can predict whether they are likely to relapse, especially when samples are taken after the patients have received treatments…
Simultaneous fMRI–EEG reveals a delayed, human‑specific neural shift that distinguishes resilient individuals, offering a new time-target for interventions in mental health and education Psychological resilience is often misunderstood as simple “toughness” or…
Findings from an international ENIGMA collaboration reveal that stroke survivors with severe motor impairment show signs of brain “youthfulness” in undamaged regions, suggesting compensatory neuroplasticity. In a new study published in The Lancet Digital Health,…
National police hiring standards needed to improve screening of candidates, study finds Past behavior matters, especially in law enforcement where certain pre-hire misbehavior by law enforcement candidates sharply increases the likelihood of…
Findings shed light on a new frontier in “precision nutrition,” where biomarkers could help tailor diets to optimize health and longevity. A new study led by researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests…
Brain scans show that aging changes the brains of mice and people in similar ways; findings could provide new insights into how we grow old By scanning the brains of mice throughout…
Australian researchers have uncovered a critical mechanism driving the growth and spread of glioblastoma – one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of brain cancer – potentially paving the way for…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has more than doubled in recorded prevalence in England from 2000 to 2020, increasing by 6% per year, largely due to improved diagnosis and longer life expectancy, finds a…
Childhood deaths are significantly higher among children who lose a parent to drug overdose, homicide or suicide compared to the general child population, a new University of Michigan study found. The research,…
