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Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, study finds

Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, study finds

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on thousands of proteins measured from a drop of blood demonstrates the ability of proteins to predict the onset of ma

Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, study finds

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on thousands of proteins measured from a drop of blood demonstrates the ability of proteins to predict the onset of ma
Regular poor sleep linked to wide range of chronic health problems

Regular poor sleep linked to wide range of chronic health problems

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPhenome-wide analyses to explore relation between Fitbit-derived sleep metrics and incident disease. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-0315

Regular poor sleep linked to wide range of chronic health problems

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressPhenome-wide analyses to explore relation between Fitbit-derived sleep metrics and incident disease. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-0315
The health benefits of seaweed—a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered

The health benefits of seaweed—a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed ha

The health benefits of seaweed—a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered

by Leanne Timpson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSeaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed ha
Botox: Six surprising uses that have nothing to do with smoothing wrinkles

Botox: Six surprising uses that have nothing to do with smoothing wrinkles

by Philip Crilly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBotulinum toxin, or Botox as it's widely known, is famous for its ability to smooth away wrinkles. But hiding our frown line

Botox: Six surprising uses that have nothing to do with smoothing wrinkles

by Philip Crilly,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBotulinum toxin, or Botox as it's widely known, is famous for its ability to smooth away wrinkles. But hiding our frown line
New small molecule could treat sickle cell disease in adults that don't respond to hydroxyurea, alone

New small molecule could treat sickle cell disease in adults that don't respond to hydroxyurea, alone

byBoston Medical CenterNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologySickle cell disease

New small molecule could treat sickle cell disease in adults that don't respond to hydroxyurea, alone

byBoston Medical CenterNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologySickle cell disease
Podcasts can help listeners create healthier habits

Podcasts can help listeners create healthier habits

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's ABC Listen's "Health Report" or Mamamia's "But Are You Happy," podcasts have fast be

Podcasts can help listeners create healthier habits

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's ABC Listen's "Health Report" or Mamamia's "But Are You Happy," podcasts have fast be
Western diets pose greater risk of cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Western diets pose greater risk of cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

by TeagascMacronutrient composition of whole diets and their effect on the gut microbiota. Credit:Nature Reviews Microbiology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41579-024-01068-4Western diets pose a gre

Western diets pose greater risk of cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

by TeagascMacronutrient composition of whole diets and their effect on the gut microbiota. Credit:Nature Reviews Microbiology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41579-024-01068-4Western diets pose a gre
A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA U.S. study published byThe BMJtoday suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men a

A healthy lifestyle is associated with more years without Alzheimer's

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA U.S. study published byThe BMJtoday suggests that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy among both men a
How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

by Kurt Michael Downes and Kevin Milne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to become more fit. Some people fi

How to jump-start your new year with cold weather running

by Kurt Michael Downes and Kevin Milne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs 2024 approaches, many people look to begin the year with resolutions to become more fit. Some people fi
Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests

Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests

by Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)Credit: CC0 Public DomainOutdated and inflexible medical information systems are harmful to transgender and gender diverse (TGD)

Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests

by Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)Credit: CC0 Public DomainOutdated and inflexible medical information systems are harmful to transgender and gender diverse (TGD)
Research identifies gene–environment interactions to reveal biological insights into complex traits

Research identifies gene–environment interactions to reveal biological insights into complex traits

byCase Western Reserve UniversityIllumination of Mendelian randomization and G × E. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47806-3Xiaofeng Zhu, professor in the

Research identifies gene–environment interactions to reveal biological insights into complex traits

byCase Western Reserve UniversityIllumination of Mendelian randomization and G × E. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47806-3Xiaofeng Zhu, professor in the