Millions of people around the world live with atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder that, although it often presents mild symptoms, carries a significant risk of stroke. The search for more effective and…
Researchers analyzing large volumes of neuroimaging data and clinical profiles are proposing a new way to understand Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Unlike the traditional view, which considers ADHD a single diagnosis with minor variations…
Online short-form video has shifted from a light distraction to a constant backdrop in many children’s lives. What used to fill a spare moment now shapes how young people relax, communicate and form…
A new article published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity suggests that a lack of free time — described by researchers as “time inequality” — may be associated with a higher risk of developing…
Everyone gets headaches. Everyone misplaces their phone or forgets a name now and then. Most of the time, these moments are harmless – the result of stress, fatigue, or just a busy mind….
A team at Rice University has developed a strategy to magnify small segments of proteins within living cells. The method reveals subtle environmental changes that may signal the early stages of diseases such…
A new study led by researchers at the Scripps Research Translational Institute is challenging the traditional way we diagnose and monitor type 2 diabetes. Published in Nature Medicine, the study reveals that glucose…
Anne Trafton | MIT News For people with Type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels become extremely low, it creates a life-threatening situation for which the…
Weight loss does more than just lower the numbers on the scale. According to a study published in the journal Nature, shedding pounds triggers a profound reconfiguration of adipose tissue, directly contributing to…
Choosing the bicycle as a means of transportation can be much more than a sustainable option — it can be a powerful strategy to protect brain health. A study published in the scientific…