Health

The US fertility rate will fall to an all-time low in 2025: what it means The fertility rate in the United States has fallen to its lowest level ever, continuing a decades-long decline that poses significant challenges to the economy and social safety nets, according to new federal data. Preliminary data from the CDC shows…

The impact of blue light on sleep is smaller than thought For years, blue light from phones and laptops was blamed for poor sleep. But emerging research suggests the real problem may be much broader than just screen exposure. According to a report from the BBCa study examined the effects of blue light elimination during…

The impact of blue light on sleep is smaller than thought For years, blue light from phones and laptops was blamed for poor sleep. But emerging research suggests the real problem may be much broader than just screen exposure. According to a report from the BBCa study examined the effects of blue light elimination during…

Groundbreaking drugs can finally tackle the deadliest ‘unmedicable’ cancer mutation For decades, KRAS, one of the deadliest cancer-causing mutant proteins, was considered impossible due to its smooth surface and lack of binding sites. Tackling cancer cell growth has always been a challenge, leading to continued disappointment among the scientific community. KRAS also poses an ‘irreversible’…

Can aging be reversed? The first human trials are about to begin The field of partial reprogramming is moving from successful mouse studies to the first human clinical trials. The core of this experiment lies in the discovery of Yamanaka factors, proteins specialized in converting adult cells into embryonic stem cells. Discovery of Yamanaka factors…

Can 7 days change your mind? Experts unravel the science of the meditative brain Researchers from the University of California San Diego have produced surprising study results showing that a combination of meditation and other mind-body techniques can quickly produce significant changes in both brain activity and blood biology. The study’s intriguing results show that…

New drug in clinical trial could finally treat hepatitis E Hepatitis E is responsible for infecting millions of people and causing the deaths of 70,000 people every year. The worst part is that there is no approved treatment and vaccine for hepatitis E. Individuals with chronically weakened immunity are at high risk of mortality compared…

A new study of the aging brain has identified a single protein that can cause cognitive decline and suggests the damage could be reversible. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco studied activity in the hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory. They found that older mice had significantly higher…

The actual age of your body may surprise you, experts say People are increasingly turning to biological age tests because these tests help them better understand their health, but scientists say the science is still in its developing stages. The research team from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine states that these tests determine the…

High salt intake increases the risk of heart failure, research shows High sodium consumption has become a health hazard as a new study from Vanderbilt University found that it directly increases the risk of heart failure. Researchers found that excessive salt consumption results in new cases of the condition because other health factors remain constant….

How a new test can identify active, contagious tuberculosis: Here’s everything you need to know A surprising breakthrough has been made by UC Davis’ Department of Pathology and Laboratory Development in the development of a new blood test for tuberculosis (TB) designed to identify the active and infectious form of the disease. The main motive…

Young people have quit British jobs due to health concerns, research shows As working patterns change, people are increasingly concerned about the impact of working conditions on the future of young workers. Experts believe that unstable, low-wage jobs pose greater health risks to workers who have pre-existing health problems. The Trades Union Congress has commissioned…