Scientists create detailed single-cell map of the developing human brain
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their collaborators have created one of the most comprehensive single cell maps…
Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction
A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a (Lp(a)),…
Low-dose aspirin helps reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular event among diabetic individuals
People with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to…
Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression
Summary: As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder…
The race to launch a pill for weight loss
Researchers have continued to hunt for pills, long considered the holy grail of weight-loss medicine due to the…
Innovations and challenges in global contraception and family planning
Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
NHS diazepam ‘four-week’ warning to people on medication for anxiety and spasms
The health service has issued a cautionary note to people who have been prescribed the medication 11:50, 30…
Integrating physicochemical laws into future AI models for better drug design
Proteins play a key role not only in the body, but also in medicine: they either serve as…
Veterans with post-traumatic brain injury epilepsy more likely to have higher mortality rates
Military veterans who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury may have a higher mortality rate in the…