Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus -- the brain region responsible for learning and memory. Now, researchers at UC…
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Showtime Japanese boxers Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa have died following injuries sustained on the same card, though in different…
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A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that the Covid-19 pandemic may have accelerated…
From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University…
Pain isn't just a physical sensation -- it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a…
Dementia poses a major health challenge with no safe, affordable treatments to slow its progression. Researchers at Lawson Research Institute…