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Parasitic worm evades detection by suppressing skin neurons

New research, published in The Journal of Immunology, discovered that a parasitic worm suppresses neurons in the skin to evade detection.

11 Aug 2025

Understanding the multifactorial causes of spina bifida

Spina bifida is among the most common and debilitating neural tube defects, affecting approximately 1 in every 2,875 newborns in the United States.

11 Aug 2025

Brain aging may be slower and more layered than previously thought

The human brain ages less than thought and in layers – at least in the area of the cerebral cortex responsible for the sense of touch.

11 Aug 2025

Stalking and restraining orders linked to higher risk of heart disease in women

Women who reported having been stalked or obtained a restraining order were each more likely to experience a heart attack and/or stroke in later years compared to those who did not, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation.

11 Aug 2025

New biomarker may be the first specific and quantifiable indicator for confirming long COVID

Researchers from the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of City of Hope, and the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center have identified a potential biomarker for long COVID.

11 Aug 2025

Childhood and adolescent immunizations decline in Michigan, study shows

Routine childhood and adolescent immunizations declined in Michigan between 2017 and 2023, particularly among counties with lower household income and higher uninsurance rates, a new study suggests.

11 Aug 2025

Kindness in childhood predicts healthy eating habits in teens

A new analysis using data from a longitudinal study that followed children between the ages of 5 and 17 has revealed a surprising association; kids who engaged in kind, caring, and helpful behaviors (being prosocial), were more likely to sustain healthy eating habits as teenagers.

11 Aug 2025

UK food policy misses big slice of ultra-processed problem, study finds

A decade-long UK dietary analysis shows HFSS regulations overlook many ultra-processed staples like white bread and diet drinks, revealing a major gap in tackling unhealthy food consumption.

11 Aug 2025

Epigenetic breakthrough: $200 blood test spots diabetes heart risk better than standard tools

Researchers have developed a blood-based DNA methylation risk score that predicts first macrovascular events in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients more accurately than current cardiovascular risk tools. The score, when combined with clinical factors, could help target early prevention in high-risk individuals.

11 Aug 2025

Prediabetes mortality link strongest in 20–54 age group

In a large US study, prediabetes was linked to higher mortality risk in younger adults aged 20–54, but not in older groups, after adjusting for demographics, lifestyle, and comorbidities. Targeted prevention strategies could help reduce early deaths in working-age populations.

11 Aug 2025

Ancient shankh blowing practice found to improve sleep and alertness in OSA patients

People who practised blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a small randomised controlled trial published today (Monday) in ERJ Open Research.

10 Aug 2025

Tokyo researchers reveal key role of Fen1 in resisting antiviral and anticancer drug effects

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a new pathway by which cells counteract the action of alovudine, an important antiviral and anticancer drug.

10 Aug 2025

Special von Economo neurons may hold key to super-sharp memory in 80+ superagers

Researchers at Northwestern University’s SuperAging Program reveal how some people over 80 retain memory performance like those decades younger, linking it to unique brain structures, reduced pathology, and lower inflammation. Their 25-year study highlights genetic, cellular, and social traits that may protect cognitive function.

10 Aug 2025

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Parasitic worm evades detection by suppressing skin neurons

Understanding the multifactorial causes of spina bifida

Brain aging may be slower and more layered than previously thought

Stalking and restraining orders linked to higher risk of heart disease in women

New biomarker may be the first specific and quantifiable indicator for confirming long COVID

Childhood and adolescent immunizations decline in Michigan, study shows

Kindness in childhood predicts healthy eating habits in teens

UK food policy misses big slice of ultra-processed problem, study finds

Epigenetic breakthrough: $200 blood test spots diabetes heart risk better than standard tools

Prediabetes mortality link strongest in 20–54 age group

Ancient shankh blowing practice found to improve sleep and alertness in OSA patients

Tokyo researchers reveal key role of Fen1 in resisting antiviral and anticancer drug effects

Special von Economo neurons may hold key to super-sharp memory in 80+ superagers

Study reveals an intergenerational link between parents' and their children's school commuting habits

Music helps young children recognize emotions from an early age

UCLA researchers decode the muscle mechanics behind blinking

Lithium deficiency emerges as a hidden driver of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s research reaches a critical tipping point

Parents’ workplace chemical exposure may be linked to behavioral challenges in children with autism

New insights into how MYOD controls muscle repair and regeneration

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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