Scientists boost mitochondria to burn more calories

Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and burn ...
EurekAlert!

Heart-brain connection: international study reveals the role of the vagus nerve in keeping the heart young

An international study led by Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies and published in Science Translational Medicineshows that ...
BMJ Global Health

Maternal and child healthcare-seeking among victims of violence in armed conflict: a quasi-experimental study in Northeast Nigeria

Introduction Armed conflict severely impacts health, with indirect deaths often exceeding direct casualties two to four times ...

Mixing lab rigor with real life, researchers craft new recipe for groundbreaking alcohol studies

Nearly 80% of Americans aged 12 and older have consumed alcohol at least once in their lives, and 10% of the population ...
Science Daily

A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis

A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed less ...

Common supplements deliver breakthrough results against brain cancer in early study

Breakthrough study shows inexpensive resveratrol and copper supplements "dramatically weakened" deadly glioblastoma brain ...
CNN

Experimental daily pill may lower cholesterol in patients who don’t see enough benefit with statins alone, study finds

For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine statin medications may not be sufficient to help them reach their target cholesterol levels. For these patients, a ...
Healthline

Types of Medical Studies: Your Guide

Medical research shapes healthcare every day, but not all studies are created equal. Knowing the differences can help you feel more confident reading health information online and understanding what ...
News Medical

Researchers investigate how citrus bioflavonoid naringin could reduce inflammation and heart risk

From endothelial repair to anti-inflammatory effects, naringin demonstrates powerful heart-protective actions before reaching clinical trials. Systematic Review: Endothelial and Cardiovascular Effects ...
The New York Times

Treating Chronic Pain Is Hard. An Experimental Approach Shows Promise.

A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased their pain and helped them reduce pain medication. A guitarist in a death metal ...
The New York Times

Study May Undercut Idea That Cash Payments to Poor Families Help Child Development

Rigorous new research appears to show that monthly checks intended to help disadvantaged children did little for their well-being, adding a new element to a dispute over expanded government aid. By ...
ebm.bmj

Accurate is not enough: select formats for communicating probabilities to achieve specific outcomes

In 20 years of researching and teaching health risk communication methods, the most common question we get is: how should I communicate this [adverse event risk, survival probability, etc.] so that ...