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Caught in the Glow: How Smartphones Hijack Our Attention and Tune Out Our Bodies
In today’s digital age, smartphones are not just tools—we carry them like extensions of ourselves. Whether you’re commuting, eating, or…
NU-9 Demonstrates Potential in Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
In the world of neuroscience, where each breakthrough feels like one step forward and two steps back, a recent development…
New Hope in Combating Viral Infections
In today’s rapidly interconnected world, infectious diseases have become an ever-growing threat, amplifying concerns for global health and economic stability.…
Study Shows Osteocyte Senescence Leads to Bone Weakening
As we age, it’s not just our skin that wrinkles or our joints that become stiffer. Our bones, too, undergo…
Study Finds Unmarried Individuals at Lower Risk of Dementia
In a groundbreaking study conducted by Florida State University College of Medicine and the University of Montpellier, a surprising conclusion…
What is a Near-Death Experience? Exploring the Mysteries of Life Beyond
A near-death experience (NDE) is an extraordinary event that many people report encountering when they are on the verge of…
New Discovery Reveals How Immune Cells and Female Hormones Manage Pain
Chronic pain remains one of the most complex and elusive health issues, afflicting millions worldwide. It is often difficult to…
PPDPF Gene Found to Regulate Kidney Function and NAD+ Metabolism
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global health crisis, affecting approximately 15% of the world’s population and ranking as…
Braingeneers Discover Neuronal Plasticity in 3D Brain Models
Neurons are the powerhouse cells in the brain, responsible for transmitting electrical signals that govern every thought, emotion, and action.…
Battery-Powered Brain Stimulation Device Brings Treatment to Everyday Life
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a compact,…
The Surprising Connection Between the Immune System and Obesity
The mammalian immune system is often lauded for its extraordinary ability to recognize and combat harmful invaders like viruses, bacteria,…
Biologic Therapies Show Safety Benefits for Older Adults with Psoriatic Disease
Psoriatic disease, which includes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Psoriasis…
Study Suggests Surgery Not Always Needed for Breast Cancer
For decades, surgery has been considered the cornerstone of treatment for early-stage breast cancer. However, groundbreaking new research from The…
Cryo-EM Reveals How Glutamate Activates AMPA Receptors
The human brain is an intricate network of neurons, constantly exchanging chemical messages that govern thought, memory, movement, and emotion.…
Study Reveals Immune System’s Active Role Against Latent Toxoplasma Gondii
For most people, infections seem like short-lived battles—pathogens invade, the immune system responds, and either the infection is cleared or…
Discovery of Human Retinal Stem-Like Cells Brings Hope for Vision Restoration
Vision loss caused by retinal degeneration has long been considered irreversible. Diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis…
Brain Energy Sensors Linked to Sleep Quality
Scientists have long understood that the brain is an energy-intensive organ, consuming about 20% of the body’s total energy despite…
High-Dose Vitamin D Significantly Reduces Disease Activity in Early Multiple Sclerosis, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study from CHU Nîmes, Université Montpellier, and multiple multiple sclerosis (MS) centers across France has revealed that high-dose…
Statins Significantly Reduce Liver Cancer and Complications in Chronic Liver Disease, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Harvard Medical School has revealed that statins, commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs, significantly reduce the…