Category: 5. Health

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers appears not too happy after striking out during the … [+] fourth inning in game five of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Times via Getty… Continue Reading

Led by her youngest daughter Shana Dall’Osto, the Epic founder and CEO’s family foundation Roots & Wings will soon be granting around $100 million to hundreds of nonprofits each year. By Katie Jennings, Forbes Staff When Warren Buffett called, Judy Faulkner agreed to meet him in Omaha for… Continue Reading

McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall. The team has found that a class of protective proteins known as MANF plays a role in the… Continue Reading

A new University of Maryland-led discovery could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in children. Published in the journal Aging Cell on October 18, 2024, in… Continue Reading

Researchers from Tampere University, Finland, and Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey, have developed an in vitro cancer model to investigate why breast cancer spreads to bone. Their findings hold promise for advancing the development of preclinical tools to predict breast cancer bone… Continue Reading

A team at Kumamoto University has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of aging and inflammation. Japan’s aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate, making it crucial to extend healthy lifespans rather than just lifespans. The research focuses on “cellular senescence,” a… Continue Reading

Finding sound strategies to meet the growing demand for primary care, especially in underserved areas, is an ongoing public health challenge among policymakers. A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute suggests that policy interventions aimed at recruiting physicians to… Continue Reading

Words “Affordable Care Act” highlighted within the Affordable Care Act document getty Insurance premiums are projected to rise 7% in 2025, similar to the 6% premium increase that took place in 2024. While this reflects myriad contemporary issues, the causes of today’s rising prices are rooted… Continue Reading

Science and the sources of pain — Science News, October 26, 1974 Chronic pain is no small problem for thousands of Americans. They take analgesics, sedatives or tranquilizers. They seek out chiropractors, acupuncturists or even miracle workers. Often they are not helped, at… Continue Reading

In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at SpaceX’s five launch week, liberating scientists from lab-borne tedium with AI, how exercise is good for your brain and more. You can sign up to get The Prototype in your inbox here. SpaceX / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images It’s been a… Continue Reading