One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think — right inside your mouth. Your
Month: September 2024
Researchers give adult zebra finches back their ability to learn new songs
We all know the adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” As we age, our ability to learn
Researchers develop tool that measures health of a person’s gut microbiome
A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem
From cavities to sleep apnea: Dentists can assume new role in saving lives
A patient dozes off in a dental chair despite the anxiety of an impending procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act but
Keep devices out of bed for better sleep
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, negatively impacts
Unveiling the molecular mechanisms linking aging with neurodegenerative diseases
Aging is the prime cause of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. But what
Inflammation leaves a long-lasting impression on intestinal stem cells that reduces their ability to heal
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Michigan and collaborating institutions have discovered that inflammation in the gut
Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases
Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue
Ketamine clinics vary widely in pregnancy-related safeguards
More hospitals and clinics now offer patients ketamine therapy for severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions
Scientists identify potential new immune system target to head off the spread of breast cancer cells
In a study using human breast cancer cells, scientists say they have potentially identified immune system white blood cells that