Exercise is widely known for building stronger muscles, but new research suggests it also reshapes the brain in ways that improve endurance. A study published in the Cell Press journal Neuron found that repeated exercise changes brain activity linked to the body’s ability to run farther and…
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Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines
Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell, but in the brain, their role may be even more important than scientists once realized. These tiny structures supply the energy that neurons need to communicate, form memories, and keep the brain working smoothly.
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Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory, mood, cell structure, and nerve signaling.
Research from UC Davis Health found that people diagnosed with anxiety disorders had lower levels of choline in the…
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Scientists discover tiny gut particles that may drive aging and chronic disease
Researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine have uncovered new evidence that tiny particles created in the gut may contribute to inflammation and chronic diseases linked to aging. The findings provide fresh insight into the connection between gut health, metabolism,…
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This silent tooth infection could be hurting your whole body
For years, I noticed the same trend while working as a public health dentist and researcher. Patients with serious infections deep inside their teeth often seemed to struggle with broader health issues, especially diabetes. At the time, the connection was unclear. Now, growing scientific…
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Scientists say just 30 minutes of exercise a week could transform your health
As summer approaches, many people try to get back into healthier exercise habits. Most of us already know physical activity is important, but sticking with a routine can still feel challenging, especially when time is limited.
Current health recommendations suggest exercising for at least 2.5…
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Medical Cannabis Linked to Lower Opioid Use for Pain
How can medical cannabis help chronic pain patients reduce their opioid use? This is what a recent study published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science hopes to address as a team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of…
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PCOS Is Now PMOS—What The New Name Means For The Women It Affects
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For nearly a decade, millions of women have been diagnosed with a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome — a name that limited both timely diagnosis and treatment. This month, the medical community and affected patient population corrected the misnomer.
Published…
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How AI Innovation Is Widening The Digital Health Divide
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Earlier this year, OpenAI released ChatGPT Health, offering digitally-savvy consumers a tool to aggregate health data scattered across disparate sites and portals. Chronic disease…
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4 Urgent Questions After The WHO Emergency Hantavirus Meeting
Text hantavirus. Emergency concept. Hanta virus, HPS virus infection pulmonary syndrome HPS. outbreak continues to spread outside China.
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A three-hour World Health Organization WHO Hantavirus Andes (ANDV) emergency Zoom call was held this morning, providing analysis of the recent ANDV…
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