Calcium supplements do not prevent pre-eclampsia, large trials show no meaningful benefit
A new Cochrane systematic review of 10 randomised trials involving over 37,000 pregnant women found that calcium supplementation…
Smartphone motor tests can predict dopamine deficiency in Parkinson’s disease without brain scans
By pairing everyday smartphone motion data with established clinical scores, researchers demonstrate a promising path toward accessible, radiation-free…
AI model could help radiologists identify brain abnormalities in MRI scans
A new AI model could help radiologists identify brain abnormalities in MRI scans for all conditions including stroke,…
Emotional support in marriage associated with lower BMI and fewer food cravings
Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between…
New technique overcomes technological barrier in 3D brain imaging
Scientists at the Swiss Light Source SLS have succeeded in mapping a piece of brain tissue in 3D…
Epstein family support accelerates USC’s mission to end Alzheimer’s
The USC Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute will be renamed the USC Epstein Family Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute in…
Cognitive blocks drive the brain’s advantage over AI
Artificial intelligence may write award-winning essays and diagnose disease with remarkable accuracy, but biological brains still hold the…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
Polyphenol-rich dietary patterns linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk
People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and…
Experimental drug engasertib shows promise for treating inherited bleeding disorder
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is the second most common inherited bleeding disorder worldwide, affecting 1 in 3,800 persons.…
Researchers discover new mutation hotspot in the human genome
Researchers have discovered new regions of the human genome particularly vulnerable to mutations. These altered stretches of DNA…
Obesity-related metabolic stress may affect brain health far earlier than expected
For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity,…