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Gut microbiota and short chain fatty acids influence bone health in postmenopausal osteoporosis

Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is framed as a systemic bone disease driven by estrogen withdrawal, but emerging evidence positions gut dysbiosis and its fermentation products—short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—as equally influential regulators of skeletal fate.

6 Aug 2025

Prime editing reverses symptoms of severe childhood neurological disease

Scientists use a precise form of gene editing called prime editing to correct the most common genetic mutations that cause alternating hemiplegia of childhood, a rare and severe neurological disorder that begins in infancy.

From The Jackson Labs 6 Aug 2025

Study finds link between past life memories and mental health challenges

Researchers analyzed the profile of adults who claim to have past-life memories, the features of these memories, and their associations with mental health, happiness, and religiosity/spirituality.

6 Aug 2025

Staying in hurricane affected zones linked to increased mortality in the elderly

Hurricanes and related natural catastrophes like flooding are becoming more severe and more frequent around the world. Older people are especially at risk, but relatively little is known about long-term health effects.

6 Aug 2025

Diabetes drug linked to lower risks of dementia and early death

New research in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism reveals that metformin, a medication traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes, is linked to lower risks of dementia and early death.

6 Aug 2025

Low oxygen environment protects brain and restores movement in mice with Parkinson's

Researchers from the Broad Institute and Mass General Brigham have shown that a low-oxygen environment - similar to the thin air found at Mount Everest base camp - can protect the brain and restore movement in mice with Parkinson's-like disease.

6 Aug 2025

Apple snail eye regeneration offers new insights into human sight restoration

The eye of the apple snail is unusually similar to a human eye-but, unlike human eyes, it can regrow itself if injured or even amputated.

6 Aug 2025

Excessive screen time linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth

Children and young adults who spend excessive hours glued to screens and electronic devices may have higher risks for cardiometabolic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin resistance, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

6 Aug 2025

HOXB13 emerges as a context-dependent regulator in cancer biology

HOXB13, a B-class homeobox transcription factor, sits at the hub of developmental gene networks yet has emerged as a double-edged sword in human cancer.

5 Aug 2025

Targeting lactate metabolism offers new avenues for cancer treatment

Lactic acid (LA) has transitioned from being perceived as a mere glycolytic waste product to a pivotal regulator of tumor-immune crosstalk.

5 Aug 2025

Researchers question the historical basis of ancient psychedelic rituals

A new article in the peer-reviewed journal Psychedelic Medicine takes aim at one of the most influential, and controversial, narratives in comparative psychedelic culture: the idea that ancient Greek mystery rites at Eleusis were fueled by psychedelic drugs.

5 Aug 2025

Solastalgia identified as key concept linking climate change to mental health

'Solastalgia' might help explain the negative effects of climate change on mental health, suggests a review of the available research, published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

5 Aug 2025

Australian study finds lasting relief for back pain through cognitive functional therapy

Australian research has shown that a personalized program that helps people with chronic, disabling low back pain better understand their condition and take charge of its management produces large benefits that are sustained over three years.

5 Aug 2025

Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child's weight

A mother's genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father's, as a result of a concept known as genetic nurture, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

5 Aug 2025

Childhood verbal abuse has lasting mental health effects similar to physical abuse

Experiencing childhood verbal abuse shows a similar impact to adult mental health as physical abuse, suggests a large intergenerational study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

5 Aug 2025

Hypoglossal nerve stimulator shows promise for treating sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

Sleep apnea, or difficulty breathing at night, is common among children with Down syndrome-affecting up to 80% compared to just 5% of the general pediatric population.

5 Aug 2025

UC Irvine researchers discover naturally occurring compounds to rejuvenate aging brain cells

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a promising nonpharmaceutical treatment that rejuvenates aging brain cells and clears away the buildup of harmful proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

5 Aug 2025

Stress internalization increases risk of age-related cognitive decline in Chinese seniors

Stress internalization is a significant risk factor for age-related cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

5 Aug 2025

T cells use glucose to strengthen tumor attacking signals

For cancer- and infection-fighting T cells, glucose offers far more than a simple sugar rush.

5 Aug 2025

Nighttime caffeine linked to increased impulsivity

Do you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee at night to stay alert? A new study from The University of Texas at El Paso suggests you might want to reconsider.

5 Aug 2025

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Gut microbiota and short chain fatty acids influence bone health in postmenopausal osteoporosis

Prime editing reverses symptoms of severe childhood neurological disease

Study finds link between past life memories and mental health challenges

Staying in hurricane affected zones linked to increased mortality in the elderly

Diabetes drug linked to lower risks of dementia and early death

Low oxygen environment protects brain and restores movement in mice with Parkinson's

Apple snail eye regeneration offers new insights into human sight restoration

Excessive screen time linked to higher cardiometabolic risk in youth

HOXB13 emerges as a context-dependent regulator in cancer biology

Targeting lactate metabolism offers new avenues for cancer treatment

Researchers question the historical basis of ancient psychedelic rituals

Solastalgia identified as key concept linking climate change to mental health

Australian study finds lasting relief for back pain through cognitive functional therapy

Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child's weight

Childhood verbal abuse has lasting mental health effects similar to physical abuse

Hypoglossal nerve stimulator shows promise for treating sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

UC Irvine researchers discover naturally occurring compounds to rejuvenate aging brain cells

Stress internalization increases risk of age-related cognitive decline in Chinese seniors

T cells use glucose to strengthen tumor attacking signals

Nighttime caffeine linked to increased impulsivity

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