Super yeast boosts production of heart-healthy omega-7 fatty acid
Scientists in China have created a special yeast strain that can produce large amounts of palmitoleic acid—an omega-7 fatty acid known for its health...
Weekend exercise lowers death risk in diabetes
A new study shows that being physically active, even just on weekends, can lower the risk of death for people with diabetes.
The research, published...
New brain imaging may improve Parkinson’s treatment
Researchers at Simon Fraser University (SFU) are using a new brain imaging method that could help doctors better understand how Parkinson’s medications work in...
Fatigue may last up to a year after a mini-stroke, study finds
A new study has found that fatigue can last for up to a year after a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a...
New hydrogel could help treat heart defects
Scientists from UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, and Emory University have found that an injectable hydrogel can reduce damage to the right side of...
Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
A major new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution—such as emissions from cars and industry—can significantly increase the risk of developing...
New drug can reduce stroke damage and treat Alzheimer’s
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death around the world, second only to heart disease. A team of researchers in Japan has...
Study shows a big cause of chronic diarrhea
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered that high levels of a hormone found in the gut, called INSL5, may be the cause...
Common depression drug may help fight cancer
A new study from UCLA has found that a common type of antidepressant drug, called SSRIs, may help the immune system fight cancer.
SSRIs, or...
Why Alzheimer’s affects some brain areas more than others
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have uncovered new insights into how Alzheimer’s disease spreads in the brain and why certain...