Placebo effect improves memory and physical performance in older adults, even when patients know pills are fake
Healthy older adults showed measurable improvements in memory and physical performance after three weeks of placebo treatment, even when they…
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Vitamin B12 deficiency mimics ageing: why early detection matters for mitochondrial health
Vitamin B12 deficiency produces fatigue and cognitive decline that mimic normal ageing, yet often goes undiagnosed until neurological damage occurs.…
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Weight cycling does not increase mortality risk, major study finds
A prospective cohort study has found no significant association between weight cycling and increased mortality risk, challenging a long-held clinical…
World ‘Moving Backwards’ on Pandemic Preparedness as Disease Outbreaks Surge, GPMB Warns
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board warns that infectious disease outbreaks are becoming deadlier and more frequent while the world moves…
Pre-consultation AI doctor sessions improve cancer patient understanding and reduce anxiety
An artificial intelligence-powered virtual doctor session before in-person oncology consultations significantly improves patient understanding of cancer diagnosis and reduces pre-appointment…
FDA Official Who Questioned COVID Vaccines and Antidepressants Exits Amid Regulatory Shifts
A senior FDA official known for questioning COVID-19 vaccine safety profiles and antidepressant efficacy claims has departed the agency, highlighting…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Why 70% of Cases Go Undiagnosed
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly PCOS, affects 7–12% of women globally, yet up to 70% remain undiagnosed. A recent…
Grape consumption alters gene expression and improves skin health, study finds
New research links regular grape consumption to changes in skin cell gene expression, including increased collagen production and reduced inflammatory…
Kimchi-derived probiotic shows promise in reducing microplastic accumulation, South Korean lab study finds
South Korean researchers have identified a probiotic bacterium from kimchi that binds to nanoplastics in laboratory conditions with greater efficiency…
Daily Grape Consumption Alters Skin Gene Expression and Reduces UV Oxidative Stress
A two-week study shows daily grape consumption activates protective genes in human skin and reduces oxidative stress from UV exposure…