Researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that may play a key role in high blood pressure.
This area, called the lateral parafacial region, is located in the brainstem, the oldest part of the brain responsible for automatic…
Category: 5. Health
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Weight loss drug Ozempic cuts depression, anxiety, and addiction risk
GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus), commonly prescribed for diabetes and obesity may also be linked to better mental health outcomes, according to new research. The study found that people using these drugs had…
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Hidden antibiotics in river fish spark new food safety fears
Researchers from the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture at the University of São Paulo (CENA-USP) have identified multiple classes of antibiotics in the Piracicaba River, a major waterway in São Paulo state, Brazil. Their findings,…
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New pill cuts “bad” cholesterol by 60% in major trial
A new experimental pill called enlicitide dramatically lowered levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often referred to as “bad” cholesterol, by as much as 60%, according to a phase three clinical trial published in The New England…
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New AI tool predicts cancer spread with surprising accuracy
Why do some tumors spread while others remain localized? Scientists still do not fully understand what controls a cancer cell’s ability to metastasize, but answering this question is essential for improving patient care. Researchers at the…
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50 Ways To Get Tax-Free Cash Or Benefits –And Leave The IRS Behind
From everyday perks to little-known exemptions, here are 50 ways that the U.S. tax code lets you keep more of your money.
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Scientists turn probiotic bacteria into tumor-hunting cancer killers
Cancer affects millions of people worldwide each year, and treating it remains difficult because of how complex the disease can be. New findings published March 17th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Tianyu Jiang of Shandong University…
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These “forever chemicals” could be weakening kids’ bones for life
New research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during early life could influence how children’s bones develop during adolescence.
PFAS are man-made chemicals…
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Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly
As men grow older, some of their cells gradually lose the Y chromosome. For a long time, scientists assumed this change would have little impact. The Y chromosome contains relatively few genes beyond those involved in male development, so its…
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Amid vaccine policy whiplash, here’s how a pediatrician talks to families
Molly O’Shea has been practicing pediatrics for 33 years. “I’ve seen it all,” she says. Her career spans the introduction of numerous vaccines, a decline in infectious diseases — and a troubling rise in vaccine…
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