A new study has identified a network of genes that may underlie susceptibility to depression, anxiety, irritability, and…
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Researchers identify mitochondrial calcium as a molecular switch regulating fat burning
Researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized cellular mechanism that determines how the body mobilizes stored fat for energy.…
Obesity linked to distinct molecular changes that may promote invasive breast cancer
A new study published in The American Journal of Pathology has identified a distinct molecular program linking obesity with the…
Chronic psychological stress may accelerate immune aging through gut microbiota
A new preclinical study published in Cell Stem Cell has identified a potential biological mechanism through which chronic psychological stress…
Chronic stress may help tumors escape immune attack through gut microbes
A new preclinical study has uncovered an unexpected link between chronic psychological stress, gut microbes, and…
New AHA/ACC scientific statement promotes personalized risk assessment for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome
In a significant step toward advancing preventive healthcare, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American…
First-in-human trial of IMA401 shows promise in advanced solid tumors
A first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial published in Nature Medicine has reported encouraging early results for…
Sitting less and moving more during pregnancy may lower risk of complications, JAMA study suggests
A large multicenter cohort study published in JAMA suggests that reducing sedentary time and increasing light…
Phase 2 SAFARI trial highlights favipiravir’s promise as a safer treatment option for Lassa fever
Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease endemic to West Africa, remains a major public health concern…
Targeting inflammation in depression: IL-6 blockade shows early promise in treatment-resistant disease
Depression has traditionally been understood as a disorder linked to brain chemistry, psychological stress, and environmental…