Researchers found that breastfeeding through the first six weeks of life acts as a protective factor, effectively negating the risk…
Healthy fats improve nerve function in obese mice
Swapping dietary saturated fats for monounsaturated fats reverses nerve damage and restores nerve function in male mice, finds new preclinical…
Evidence for ancient magnetic sense in humans
The human brain can unconsciously respond to changes in Earth’s magnetic fields, according to a team of geoscientists and neurobiologists.…
Protective antibodies also found in premature babies
Even premature babies carry anti-viral antibodies transferred from the mother, researchers report in a paper on maternal antibodies in newborns.…
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
Researchers have found that a widely prescribed drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with longer survival for patients.
Zika study may ‘supercharge’ vaccine research
Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new…
Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety
Researchers have discovered that use of the synthetic psychedelic 5-methocy-N,-N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) appears to be associated with unintended improvements in self-reported…
Surgery using ultrasound energy found to treat high blood pressure
A one-off operation that targets the nerves connected to the kidney has been found to maintain reduced blood pressure in…
Meningitis changes immune cell makeup in the mouse brain lining
Meningitis, a group of serious diseases which infect the brain’s lining, leaves its mark and can affect the body’s ability…
Refugee women have healthier pregnancies than US women — why? An unhealthy US culture
African refugee women experience healthier pregnancies than women born in the United States, despite receiving less prenatal care, found a…