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A new blood test for endometriosis Australian researchers develop novel test to diagnose debilitating condition affecting one in nine Australian women and girls.

Study reveals how fatty liver disease leads to liver cancer Scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the development of liver cancer, the sixth most frequently diagnosed cancer and fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

Could camembert cheese hold the key to better memory? Myristamide enhances cognitive function and BDNF in mice, indicating Camembert cheese's potential in combating cognitive decline and supporting brain health.

Morning coffee drinkers have better heart health and lower mortality risk People who drink coffee in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower overall mortality risk compared to all-day coffee drinkers, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today.

How moderate coffee consumption reduces cardiovascular disease risk Researchers examine the impact of coffee intake on cardiovascular disease.

Balanced breakfasts improve heart and metabolic health in older adults Older adults with metabolic syndrome consuming either low- or high-energy breakfasts or low-quality breakfasts faced higher triglycerides, increased body fat, and worse kidney function. Breakfasts providing 20-30% of daily energy and high-quality nutrients improved lipid profiles and metabolic healt...

Zebrafish Provide the Keys to the Heart’s ‘Mini-Brain’ Neuroscientists’ recent findings about the heart’s unique nervous system will influence cardiology research.

Circadian chaos: How transportation noise harms heart health Transportation noise poses serious risks to cardiovascular health, causing inflammation, oxidative stress, and circadian rhythm disruption, with compounded effects from air pollution.

Unprocessed red meat and weight loss: Is it a healthy choice? Unprocessed red meat can be part of a healthy weight maintenance diet after rapid weight loss, with no adverse effects on metabolism or cardiovascular health. This study finds similar outcomes with diets including 25g or 150g of red meat daily.

Positive aging expectations linked to better cognitive perception Getting older brings certain expectations, from gray hair and wrinkles to more bouts of forgetfulness. While these beliefs may seem harmless, whether a person views these changes in a positive or negative light may influence how they perceive their cognitive abilities, according to a new study from....

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics The intersection of arts and neuroscience reveals transformative effects on health and learning, as discussed by Susan Magsamen in her neuroaesthetics research.

Walk more, live longer: New study reveals the life-extending power of physical activity Increasing physical activity, even modestly, can significantly extend life expectancy, with the greatest benefits observed among the least active individuals aged 40 and older.

How alcohol impacts male health This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart Dietary niacin intake reduces risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US adults, with benefits more pronounced in non-diabetic individuals and linked to NAD metabolism improvements.

Ultra-processed foods drive obesity and metabolic risks Italian researchers reveal a strong link between ultra-processed foods and obesity, highlighting increased cardiometabolic risks in adults with higher UPF consumption. The findings call for urgent dietary changes to combat obesity and promote healthier lifestyles.

Memories of obesity can linger in fat cells long after weight loss Epigenetic changes from obesity persist after weight loss, altering fat cell function and increasing the risk of weight regain, impacting metabolic health.

Social media reshapes children’s diets and body image with alarming consequences Systematic review highlights the pervasive negative influence of social media on children’s dietary habits, emphasizing increased unhealthy food consumption, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating behaviors.

45 years of progress: Prevention and screening avert millions of cancer deaths Research shows that cancer prevention and screening efforts prevented 5.94 million deaths across five major cancer types, highlighting their critical role.