Scientists found that after heart injury, immune cells called monocytes travel to the brain and trigger a deep sleep that promotes recovery in both mice and people.
October 22, 2024 —
People with metabolic syndrome who limited their eating to an 8 to 10 hour period each day had modest health benefits after three months.
October 8, 2024 —
People who fit most of their exercise into one or two days a week had the same reduced risk of disease as people who spread their activity throughout the week.
October 8, 2024 —
Scientists showed that fever temperatures boost activity in certain immune cells but also promote DNA damage, which could contribute to cancer risk.
October 1, 2024 —
Children living in neighborhoods with low access to grocery stores early in life, even before birth, were at increased risk for obesity later.
October 1, 2024 —
Researchers discovered a protein produced by hibernating ground squirrels that allows their eyes to rapidly clear cataracts formed during cold exposure.