Neurons deep in the brain not only help to initiate movement — they also actively suppress it, and with astonishing precision. This is the conclusion of a new study by researchers at the University of Basel and the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI), published in the…
Category: 5. Health
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Intestinal bacteria influence aging of blood vessels
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide. Even if known traditional risk factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure are treated, the disease worsens in half of all cases, especially in older patients. Researchers at UZH have now shown for the first time that…
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Research untangles role of stress granules in neurodegenerative disease
Scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis report mechanistic insights into the role of biomolecular condensation in the development of neurodegenerative disease. The collaborative research, published in Molecular Cell, focused on the…
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Whether it’s smoking or edibles, marijuana can be bad for your heart, study suggests
A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use — whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
The report, published May 28 in JAMA Cardiology, found that people who regularly used marijuana in either form…
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New injection could help millions with high blood pressure
Results from a clinical trial led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London, published today in JAMA, show that giving people with high blood pressure an injection every six months can lead to a meaningful, sustained reduction in their blood pressure.
The global trial, KARDIA-2,…
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Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt All Americans—Not Just Medicaid Recipients
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 22: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the media after the … More
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Personalized gene editing saved a baby, but the tech’s future is uncertain
When a baby born in Philadelphia was announced as the first person to get a gene therapy designed just for him, many people hailed the achievement as a starting point to treat virtually any genetic disease.
But there is a long road that researchers and regulators need to pave before…
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Why Gluten-Free Doesn’t Always Relieve Celiac Symptoms
In celiac disease, the consumption of gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and some other grains and food products, causes the immune system to erroneously attack the intestine. This leads to inflammation and the symptoms of disease, like abdominal…
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Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products.
Despite its importance, problems related to CSF…
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Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than three decades found that their average likelihood of developing dementia between ages 55…
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