Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men’s health. The research, which involved lab mice and humans, hints that the male of the species might be more vulnerable to the “body clock” disturbances that come with shift work. In the lab, researchers found that male mice showed […]

Postoperative delirium—a sudden, fluctuating and typically reversible disturbance of mental status in patients that occurs after anesthetized surgery—is a common postoperative complication. The causes, progression and biological signatures are largely unknown, however. Now researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, and colleagues have conducted a first-of-its-kind study that shows an association between gut microbiota and […]

A pair of internationally renowned stem cell cloning experts at the University of Houston is reporting their findings of variant cells in the lungs of patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) which likely represent key targets in any future therapy for the condition. IPF is a progressive, irreversible and fatal lung disease in which the lungs become scarred and breathing […]

Thousands of health research articles are published every year. With new evidence constantly being made available, you might assume health practices are also constantly evolving. The reality is, however, less than 15 percent of clinical research will ever make it into practice. Even when evidence is adopted into practice, this process can take as long as 17 years. The field […]

Expert reveals the one magic secret for a good night’s sleep… and it’s so simple you’ll kick yourself for not knowing it sooner  Turning on the AC while you sleep could lead to a better night’s sleep  Cooler bedroom temps have been linked to better metabolism and less stress  READ MORE: Our interactive map reveals how sleep-deprived your state is […]

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In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers combined experimental tick feeding with tick evaluations from wild white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to determine whether ticks may contain transmission-relevant amounts of chronic wasting disease (CWD)-associated prions (PrPCWD). Study: Ticks harbor and excrete chronic wasting disease prions. Image Credit: KPixMining/Shutterstock.com Background Natural means of the spread of CWD among free-roaming cervids have […]

Dr Julia Jones explains benefits of not having breakfast until 11am From cupboards stocked up with biscuits to bags of crisps laying around the pantry, there’s no need to be hungry anymore, with a variety of easily purchasable snacks lurking at every corner. Whether you opt for a healthier alternative or tuck into some junk food between meals, many of […]

When it comes to cancer, developing resistance to therapy and metastasis, the ability to spread outside the organ of origin, are issues of major concern as they give cancer the upper hand. In the case of breast cancer, researchers have found that mutations in the gene for estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) can contribute to resistance to therapy and subsequent metastasis. […]

The bizarre, new way that scientists say may help you lose weight (and it involves your EARS) Those who used technique cut their food intake by half for three months READ MORE: Don’t drink Diet Coke to lose weight, WHO rules For anyone looking to lose weight, this technique will leave you all ears. Acupuncture, using tiny beads rather than […]