Data gathered from hundreds of thousands of individuals finds strong link between sedentary behavior and becoming frail, simple changes can help.
Network of coral reefs in Seychelles offer conservation hope
Mapping genetic connections between coral reefs allows scientists to identify and prioritize those acting as regional larval sources.
Decisions, decisions! How neurons connect to shape our choices
A new study cracks the brain’s code on decision-making, uncovering how neurons are wired during the process.
Ibuprofen’s effect on red blood cells: A prickly affair
An innovative imaging technique helps visualize in real-time how high doses of ibuprofen affect the integrity of red blood cells.
Sleep loss directly impacts cardiovascular health in women
Cutting short “shut eye” by just an hour and a half a night directly impairs blood vessel cells in healthy women.
How vitamins have shaped human biology and evolution
Vitamins play a much broader role than just promoting health, shaping and maintaining our unique biology over evolutionary timescales.
Integrating mind-body therapies can help cancer patients with anxiety and depression
How embracing complementary therapies for depression and anxiety during cancer therapy can be a powerful way to enhance quality of life and patient outcomes.
Study finds a 1% reduction in body weight can attenuate brain aging
Using brain imaging, scientists discover reduced brain aging after just 18 months of healthy diet and exercise.
Discovery of a natural anti-stress pathway could help anxiety
A pathway in the brain that forms its natural stress response could be used to make new treatments for anxiety.
Super seaweed from sustainable aquaculture
A new cultivation method enhances the concentration of valuable compounds in seaweeds with substantial environmental benefits.