An international research team has shown in mice that Rictor, a protein that helps to regulate the growth, energy, and…
LDL-cholesterol and ischemic stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation confers higher risk of ischemic stroke, but the contribution of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels to this risk…
A Potential Downside of Intermittent Fasting
A rigorous three-month study found that people lost little weight, and much of that may have been from muscle.
A Potential Downside of Intermittent Fasting
A rigorous three-month study found that people lost little weight, and much of that may have been from muscle.
COVID-19: Saliva tests could detect silent carriers
Testing self-collected saliva samples could offer an easy and effective mass testing approach for detecting asymptomatic COVID-19.
Identical signs of brain damage in sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s
New research shows damage in the brain starts in the same place and spreads in the same way in sleep…
Genetic differences in body fat shape men and women’s health risks
New findings about body fat help explain the differing health risks men and women face – and set the stage…
Cancer’s hidden vulnerabilities
To fight cancer more effectively, a researcher probes its inner workings for metabolic weaknesses.
One in three parents plan to skip flu shots for their kids during COVID-19 pandemic, poll finds
According to a new U.S. poll, COVID-19 may not influence parents’ beliefs about the flu vaccine, with just one third…
Busy pictures hinder reading ability in children
A new study shows extraneous images draw attention from text, reducing comprehension in beginning readers.