Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There's more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition—also known as shortsightedness—already affects up to 35% of children across ...
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...
Study shows mechanical stiffness of tissue can alter fate of tumor cell populations
Ongoing fundamental research on cancer cells could be used to create new drugs and therapies that fight the spread of cancer ...
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Inflammation can exacerbate risks for cardiovascular disease—and is informing new approaches for treatment
Like a fire alarm sending signals to evacuate a smoky building, the immune system has internal guards to help the body sense ...
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Cell aging in liver can snowball into multi-organ failure, study demonstrates
The aging and failure of cells that occurs when the liver is damaged can spread to other organs, suggests a new study in mice ...
'Invisible and severe' death toll of Sudan conflict revealed
During the first 14 months of the Sudan conflict, there have been more violent deaths in Khartoum State alone than the ...
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New weight loss drug target burns energy and lowers appetite—without the nausea and vomiting
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases ...
Skull bone marrow expands throughout life and remains healthy during aging, researchers discover
The ability of the bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells declines significantly with age, leading to age-related ...
Machine learning study questions gut bacteria–disease link
Many bacterial-linked illnesses, such as inflammatory bowel disease or colorectal cancer, are associated with an overgrowth ...
New guideline provides treatment recommendations for restless legs syndrome
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for ...
Primary care professionals key to helping people achieve and maintain heart health, say researchers
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through ...
Genetic changes linked to testicular cancer offer fresh insights into the disease
Scientists have identified new gene faults and evolutionary patterns contributing to testicular cancer. Their findings offer ...