Surprising

Alzheimer’s tau protein has a surprising secret role in memory

New research has revealed that tau, a protein best known for its connection to Alzheimer's disease, is also essential for…

1 week ago

Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also…

1 week ago

Ozempic and Wegovy linked to surprising drop in violent behavior

Popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for helping people lose weight and manage diabetes. New…

1 month ago

Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain

More than one billion people worldwide now live with obesity, a condition that raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes,…

2 months ago

Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin

Melatonin supplements may help the body repair DNA damage linked to night shift work, according to a small clinical trial…

2 months ago

Surprising research reveals why you shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothies

Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to pack more fruit into your day. Toss in a banana, add some…

2 months ago

Surprising study finds beef doesn’t worsen blood sugar or diabetes risk

More than 135 million adults in the United States either have type 2 diabetes (T2D) or face an elevated risk…

2 months ago

A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of kidney…

2 months ago

Study of 1,700 languages reveals surprising hidden patterns

Despite the enormous variety of languages spoken around the world, certain grammatical patterns keep showing up. A new study finds…

3 months ago

A surprising new idea about how the Big Bang may have happened

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have proposed a new way to explain how the universe began, offering a fresh…

4 months ago