One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch
A parasite that may already be living in your brain has the ability to infect the very immune cells designed to eliminate it. New research from UVA Health explains how…
Death of the sex drive – and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo? Source link
Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks Source link
Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety
Cardio activities such as running, swimming, and dancing appear to be especially effective at easing symptoms of depression and anxiety. That conclusion comes from a large scale (umbrella) review and…
Scientists discover the enzyme that lets cancer rapidly rewire its DNA
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have identified the enzyme responsible for chromothripsis, a dramatic genetic event in which a chromosome breaks into many fragments and is stitched…
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others. Source link
Large study finds no link between mRNA COVID vaccine in pregnancy and autism
Receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point during pregnancy is not linked to autism or other developmental disorders in children, according to research presented at the…
This planet friendly diet could cut your risk of early death by 23%
New research from Aarhus University suggests that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, created to support both personal health and environmental sustainability, may help people live longer. The recommendations encourage eating…
Scientists find nerves actively fuel pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose early, and it often does not respond well to standard treatments. Because of this, scientists are searching for new…
Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine explored whether timing an overnight fast to match a person’s natural sleep wake cycle could improve heart and metabolic health. The circadian rhythm plays a central…














