Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk
Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who…
Traumatic childhood events increase the odds of headache disorders in adulthood
People who have experienced traumatic events in childhood such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction may be more likely to experience headache disorders as adults, according to a meta-analysis published…
Kids not the culprits: Low COVID-19 spread in U.S. child-care centers challenges closure norms
The study found that both children and care providers in U.S. child-care centers showed low rates of COVID-19 transmission, challenging the notion that these settings are high-risk environments for the…
New study aims to discover whether insomnia treatment can reduce cardiovascular disease risks
It's no secret that a good night's rest can do wonders for one's health, but those who struggle with insomnia have a nearly 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Zoom conversations suppress brain activity, Yale study finds
When Yale neuroscientist Joy Hirsch used sophisticated imaging tools to track in real time the brain activity of two people engaged in conversation, she discovered an intricate choreography of neural…
Increased homozygosity leads to negative effects on fertility in human population, study finds
When it comes to the architecture of the human genome, it's only a matter of time before harmful genes -; genes that could compromise future generations -; arise in a…
New AI model aims to fix flaws in smartphone-based COVID-19 X-ray diagnosis
Researchers highlight the limitations and challenges of using AI models for diagnosing COVID-19 from chest X-rays shared via smartphones. The study introduces a new multi-task learning model to improve diagnostic…
How strep bacteria outsmart your immune system and why it matters for treatment
Researchers discover that Group A streptococcal infections alter immunoglobulin G (IgG) homeostasis to evade the immune system, affecting the transition from local to systemic infections. The study also raises concerns…
PFAS chemicals in water and consumer goods linked to rising thyroid cancer rates
Study published in eBioMedicine reveals that exposure to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) significantly increases the risk of thyroid cancer. Among various PFAS, linear PFOS and its derivatives are…
Starchy vegetables: A vital vehicle for essential nutrients
A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients