Cavities and gum disease could nearly double stroke risk
People with both gum disease and cavities faced an 86% greater chance of having a stroke compared to those with healthy mouths. Poor oral health was also tied to a…
MIT physicists just found a way to see inside atoms
Physicists at MIT have introduced a technique to study the interior of an atom’s nucleus by relying on the atom’s own electrons as “messengers” inside a molecule. In research published…
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction
A promising group of medications already used to treat diabetes and obesity may also hold potential for tackling alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new study published in the…
Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have conducted a genetic analysis of the remains of soldiers who retreated from Russia in 1812. Their work uncovered traces of two disease-causing pathogens —…
Scientists just found a surprising link between gray hair and cancer
Throughout life, our cells are continually exposed to both internal and external influences that can harm DNA. This DNA damage is a well-known factor in the development of aging and…
The Universe’s first radio waves could reveal dark matter
For the first time, researchers at Tel Aviv University have predicted what might be discovered by detecting radio waves that originated in the early Universe. Their results suggest that during…
Popular cholesterol drugs may help prevent dementia
Having lower cholesterol levels may help protect against dementia, according to a large-scale international study led by the University of Bristol. The research, involving data from more than one million…
Your gut microbes might be turning fiber into extra calories
Deep within your gut lives a bustling world of microbes, each playing a role in digesting your food. Among them is one unusual microbe that produces methane — a gas…
MIT discovers amino acid that helps the gut heal itself
A new study from MIT suggests that eating foods rich in the amino acid cysteine could help the small intestine renew and repair itself. Researchers found that cysteine can activate…
Scientists reversed brain aging and memory loss in mice
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have developed “young” immune cells from human stem cells that reversed signs of aging and Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of laboratory mice, according to findings published…