Klotho proteins play an important role in the regulation of longevity and metabolism. In a recent Yale-led study, researchers revealed
How MRSA infection compromises lymphatic function
Infections of the skin or other soft tissues with the hard-to-treat MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria appear to permanently compromise
Sound sleep leads to healthy weight
Sleep can foster healthier eating habits, sleeplessness is one of the lifestyle factors that can contribute to obesity. For the
Magnetically applied MicroRNAs may relieve constipation
Constipation is an underestimated and debilitating medical issue related to the opioid epidemic. As a growing concern, researchers look to
Brain zaps for Tourette syndrome
Electric zaps can rewire the brains of Tourette syndrome patients, effectively reducing their uncontrollable vocal and motor tics. The procedure,
Links between gum disease and cancer
Data collected during a long-term health study provides additional evidence for a link between increased risk of cancer in individuals
Bariatric surgery prolongs lifespan in obese
Bariatric surgery reduced the death rate than the use of traditional medical treatment in obese patients over a 10-year period.
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of diabetes
Breastfeeding for six months or longer reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes nearly in half for women throughout
How babies develop new skills
Researchers at Penn State are using new statistical analysis methods to compare how infants develop new skills with the unseen
Brain cells may prevent Parkinson’s disease
A Norwegian study shows that impairment in mitochondria may actually protect the brain in Parkinson’s disease. Mitochondria are microscopic power