ETH researchers have developed a new gene switch that can be activated using a commercially available nitroglycerine patch applied to the skin.

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) to the brain via intravenous injection, a challenge…

Thousands of single changes in the nucleotides that make up the human genome have been associated with an increased risk of developing cancer.

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses "sweet taste" receptors, similar to those on our tongues, and that stimulating these receptors with sweet substances can modulate…

AI-assisted mental health care is evolving, with ChatGPT-4 outperforming therapists in empathy and cultural competence, raising implications for psychotherapy.

Therapy dog programs show promise in supporting university students' mental health, reducing anxiety and depression during their first semester adjustments.

The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) has developed a globally inclusive standard dataset of 16 patient-centered outcome measures for people with heart valve disease, regardless of treatment (surgical…

Researchers found that negative media portrayals of being alone increase loneliness by shaping harmful beliefs, while positive portrayals reduce loneliness, a pattern observed across nine countries.

Researchers reviewed 374 studies to explore how GLP-1RAs, originally for diabetes, may impact brain health, finding potential benefits for dementia and addiction but inconsistent results for mood disorders.

Higher BMI in early adulthood and midlife is linked to better memory performance, particularly in men and Black Americans, challenging traditional views on obesity and cognition.