Oral bacteria may be linked to changes in brain function as people age
The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age, new research suggested.
Drinking ketones improves heart health for people with type 2 diabetes
Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found.
Neurostimulation improves movement in adults with spinal muscle atrophy
A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease.
New Kids First datasets offer insights into genetics of childhood disorders
The new Kids First datasets advance our understanding of how genetics contribute to childhood cancers and congenital disorders, opening new doors for prevention and treatment.
New drug class may help alleviate IBS symptoms by targeting the central nervous system
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects the intestine, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea, constipation, or…
California housing officials recommend state protect renters from extreme heat
Citing the hundreds of lives lost to extreme heat each year, California state housing officials are urging lawmakers to set residential cooling standards long opposed by landlords and builders who…
Study reveals how healthy stem cells transform into cancer cells
Nearly 60,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the American Cancer Society, and the rate of new cases continues to rise.
Juice cleanse may harm gut and oral health
Think your juice cleanse is making you healthier? A new Northwestern University study suggests it might be doing the opposite.
Classical music found to stabilize fetal heart rate patterns
Playing music has long been a way for expectant parents to connect with their children in the womb, but a group of researchers has found evidence it can calm fetal…
Women speak more than men during early and middle adulthood
The stereotype that women are much more talkative than men is pervasive across many cultures, but a widely reported study by University of Arizona researchers in 2007 refuted the claim,…