Health
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21This common vitamin deficiency becomes far more dangerous when paired with belly fat
A large study of more than 5,500 adults over 50 found a striking combination of risk factors: abdominal obesity paired with vitamin...
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17Scientists discover a hidden brain rhythm that could improve Parkinson’s treatment
Scientists have pinpointed a brain network—and its distinctive electrical rhythm—that appears to drive the benefits of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease....
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163,500-year-old skeletons challenge what scientists thought they knew about syphilis
Ancient remains from Vietnam suggest diseases like yaws may have been passed from mother to child thousands of years ago, a form...
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22MIT neuroscientists discover the brain can reason without words
MIT neuroscientists have found striking evidence that language and logical reasoning are powered by separate systems in the brain. Even people with...
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221 in 5 people may carry this hidden genetic heart risk
Very high levels of the inherited cholesterol-related particle Lp(a) were linked to a greater risk of major cardiovascular events, particularly stroke and...
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20A daily glass of fruit juice was linked to lower depression scores
A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week...
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23Scientists find the strength training “sweet spot” for a longer life
Just a couple of hours of strength training each week could have surprisingly powerful effects on longevity. People who lifted weights for...
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21Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
An intensive seven-day meditation retreat triggered striking changes across the brain and body, including shifts tied to neuroplasticity, immunity, metabolism, and natural...
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18Scientists reveal how much exercise you really need to protect your heart
Getting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week may offer only modest protection against heart attacks and strokes. A large...
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23Teen cannabis use linked to slower memory and thinking growth
Teens who start using cannabis may experience slower growth in memory, attention, language, and processing speed. Their abilities often developed normally at...
