Genetic link to premature ovarian insufficiency explained: A mitochondrial perspective
Infertility affects around 48 million couples worldwide and can have various causes. In mammals, including humans, eggs are produced in the ovary.
People with very irregular sleep patterns may have higher dementia risk
People who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns, according to new research published in the December…
Idiopathic hypersomnia may not be as rare as previously thought
People who are very sleepy during the day, despite a good night's rest, may have a sleep disorder called idiopathic hypersomnia. New research has found this neurologic disorder may not…
Study reveals treatment gaps and burden of symptoms among patients with microscopic colitis
It's a hidden cause of diarrhea and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multiple factors work against the diagnosis of microscopic colitis, an inflammatory digestive disease, because the…
Understanding how proteasome dysfunction contributes to age-related cognitive decline
About 40 percent of people over age 65 suffer some form of age-related memory loss, which puts them at higher risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Study finds people with cognitive disabilities are less satisfied with health care
People with cognitive disabilities – like autism, attention deficit and memory loss – are less satisfied with their health care than those in the general population, according to a study…
Light activity holds promise for combating childhood obesity
Increased sedentary time from childhood through young adulthood caused increased body fat and abdominal fat in a new follow-up study.
Glycan analysis holds promise for early diagnosis of various cancers
In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed an effective way to interpret the changes in…
Smartwatches help physicians to diagnose arrhythmias in children
Smartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the Stanford School of Medicine.
Epigenetic changes can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes
Do epigenetic changes cause type 2 diabetes, or do the changes occur only after a person has become ill? A new study by researchers at Lund University provides increased support…