Scientists have developed a forensic tracer that uses lead isotopes to detect and measure coal fly ash in dust, soil…
Metformin offers no strength training benefits for seniors, study shows
A clinical trial argues against the hypothesis that the diabetes drug metformin could help exercising seniors gain more muscle mass.…
Men with breast cancer face high mortality rates
Men with breast cancer are more likely to die than their female counterparts, across all stages of disease, with the…
Unique brain cells linked to OCD and anxiety
Scientists have discovered a new lineage of specialized brain cells, called Hoxb8-lineage microglia, and established a link between the lineage…
Medical News Today: Heart and brain health are connected, but what influences both?
A new study in twins finds that modifiable factors, such as early family life, may be more important than genes…
Neural network technique identifies mechanisms of ferroelectric switching
AI reveals domain-geometry-driven differences in ferroelectric switching, important for next-generation computing; approach could be applied to electron microscopy, agriculture, astronomy…
A blood factor involved in weight loss and aging
Aging can be delayed through lifestyle changes (physical exercise, restricting calorie intake, etc.). Researchers have elucidated the properties of a…
A ‘shocking’ new way to treat infections
New research introduces a revolutionary treatment for these infections. The group is utilizing electrochemical therapy (ECT) to enhance the ability…
Medical News Today: Doctors’ beliefs about treatment affect patients’ experience of pain
New research suggests that the placebo effect can transmit from doctors to patients through subtle social cues, lessening the latter’s…
Exposure to environmental PCBs impairs brain function in mice
Human-made toxic chemicals that linger indefinitely in the environment disrupt the performance of critical helper cells in the mouse brain,…