Category: Medical

What if your brain had its own internal cleanup crew, poised to spring into action during moments of emotional strain, but then—under prolonged pressure—just walked off the job? A groundbreaking…

In a groundbreaking discovery that deepens our understanding of genetic disease mechanisms, researchers from Japan’s renowned RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences have uncovered how a single point mutation in…

In a groundbreaking study, scientists at UCLA Health have peeled back the layers of one of the most puzzling neurological riddles of our time: why certain children with a rare…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD) are two of the most formidable foes in the world of neurology—progressive, incurable, and devastating for millions. PD affects an estimated 10…

In the vast and bustling landscape of the developing brain, billions of neurons must undertake epic journeys from where they’re born to where they’ll function for life. These microscopic travelers…

A groundbreaking new study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has illuminated a critical but underexplored truth in cardiovascular medicine: the narrowing of the carotid artery—a major contributor to stroke—is not…

Pain is a universal experience, shared across species, shaping behavior and survival instincts. It alerts us to danger, compels us to withdraw from harm, and fuels our understanding of the…

In a groundbreaking study that could redefine how we think about cannabis and mental health, researchers from Canada have uncovered striking new evidence connecting long-term cannabis use with a key…

In the labyrinth of maternal health, few conditions are as insidious and life-threatening as preeclampsia. Often silent until it isn’t, this hypertensive disorder of pregnancy can turn the miracle of…

Cancer is infamous for its cunning—its ability to infiltrate, disguise, adapt, and most crucially, manipulate. Among its most devious tricks is the hijacking of the very system meant to eliminate…

In a compelling new study that could redefine the future of antiviral medicine, scientists at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered a crucial biochemical switch in the body’s immune system—a modification…

Imagine someone handed you a fingerprint scanner, except it didn’t read your fingertips—it read your thoughts. Not just your fleeting thoughts about what to eat for dinner or where you…

What if the key to improving your mental well-being wasn’t just in therapy sessions or antidepressants—but in your gut? A groundbreaking study by Katerina Johnson and Laura Steenbergen, recently published…

For more than a century, the scientific consensus was ironclad: neural stem cells (NSCs)—those remarkable, self-renewing cells capable of transforming into neurons and glial cells—existed solely within the sanctum of…

In a remarkable twist that’s reshaping how we think about some of today’s most popular diabetes drugs, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy—known scientifically as GLP-1 receptor agonists—are now stepping into…

By tapping into the brain’s fear circuits just moments after trauma, scientists may have found a fast-acting, female-specific way to stop PTSD before it starts. In the complex aftermath of…

Walk down any grocery store aisle, and you’re surrounded by brightly packaged convenience foods, from creamy desserts to bubbly diet sodas. Behind those tempting labels, however, lies a hidden cocktail…

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled a potential game-changer in the ongoing battle against long COVID—a novel antiviral compound that has successfully prevented the development…

For centuries, the question of what gives rise to conscious experience has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and laypeople alike. Is awareness born solely in the ripples of our cerebral cortex, or…

In today’s digital age, smartphones are not just tools—we carry them like extensions of ourselves. Whether you’re commuting, eating, or even brushing your teeth, chances are your phone isn’t far…