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Parkinson's: How stem cells can help repair the brain

New research examines the potential of stem cell therapy in the replacement of damaged neurons...

Exercise boosts well-being by improving gut health

Both bacterial diversity in the gut and regular exercise are important when it comes to...

Study finds new cognitive decline mechanism in Alzheimer's

People with Alzheimer's disease experience poor blood flow to the brain, which affects cognitive function....

How does exercise prompt fat to benefit metabolism?

An international team of scientists has uncovered molecular evidence of how exercise benefits metabolism and...

Breast cancer screening saved over 27,000 lives in 2018

An analysis of mortality rates related to breast cancer from 1989 until 2018 indicates that...

Can social media really cause depression?

The notion that social media has a negative impact on mental well-being is widespread. The...

Blocking fatty acids slows prostate cancer progression

New research featuring in the journal Science Translational Medicine shows that fatty acids fuel prostate...

Are we 'approaching an era where no antibiotics work?'

Researchers are worried about the fast development and spread of "superbugs," which are bacteria that...

Flaxseed fiber could help reduce obesity

Flaxseed has many culinary uses, most commonly in granola and smoothies. It is a popular...

UV light could reduce hospital-acquired infections

A new study shows that ultraviolet disinfection technology eliminates up to 97.7 percent of pathogens...

Nanoparticles in food can alter the behavior of gut bacteria

New research on nanoparticles in food has yielded fresh insights about their impact on gut...

Schizophrenia: Restoring brain circuitry to improve symptoms

Researchers pin down the faulty brain circuitry that drives negative symptom severity in schizophrenia and...

Could stem cells reverse diabetes?

Diabetes is manageable with proper care, but no cure is yet available. Some scientists believe...

Mild cognitive impairment: Reducing blood pressure can lower risk

A recent study in older people suggests that reducing blood pressure to levels below the...

Antibiotics disrupt gut bacteria, impact bone health

A new study about the side effects of antibiotic treatment reveals that it may dysregulate...

How gum disease could lead to Alzheimer's

In a new study, researchers have found that a bacterium largely responsible for gum disease...