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Study reveals brain structure variability in schizophrenia

The symptoms of schizophrenia vary greatly from person to person. A new study shows how these differences manifest themselves in the structure of the brain.

26 Feb 2025

Scented wax melts emit harmful nanoparticles

Scented wax melts release a similar level of polluting nanoparticles to burning candles and even diesel engines.

26 Feb 2025

Leisure screen time linked to higher psychological distress in teens

Researchers investigate whether different types and contexts of sedentary behavior lead to psychological distress later on in adolescence.

26 Feb 2025

Stochastic analysis sheds light on ovarian aging and menopause timing

Menopause, driven by ovarian aging and the depletion of ovarian reserve, marks the end of a woman's fertility, and while many aspects of these processes are well understood, the overall dynamics remain unclear.

25 Feb 2025

Lean and oily fish consumption linked to slower disability progression in MS

A high dietary intake of lean and oily fish may slow the progression of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a comparative population based study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

25 Feb 2025

Lung expansion interventions fail to reduce breathing problems after abdominal surgery

A new study, published today in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, tested whether a set of interventions to keep lungs expanded before, during, and after abdominal surgery could lower the risk of serious breathing problems in patients compared to the usual care at 17 academic hospitals in the U.S.

25 Feb 2025

Air lead concentrations found to affect infant mortality

Concentrations of lead in the air remain substantial in developed and developing countries, largely the result of industrial emissions.

25 Feb 2025

LJI scientists discover a potential new target for treating Parkinson's disease

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found a potential new target for treating Parkinson's disease.

25 Feb 2025

Culturally relevant interventions crucial for addressing Type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth

Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of Type 2 diabetes among young people, a University of Queensland study has found.

25 Feb 2025

New antibody-toxin conjugate designed to stimulate immune-mediated eradication of tumors

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a novel antibody-toxin conjugate (ATC) designed to stimulate immune-mediated eradication of tumors.

25 Feb 2025

Using quorum sensing inhibitors as a novel approach to address antibiotic resistance

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is notorious for its role in food spoilage and infections, posing a significant threat to both food safety and human health.

25 Feb 2025

Why life expectancy gains in Europe stalled—and how some countries stayed ahead

Life expectancy gains in Europe slowed after 2011, with the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerating declines—while some countries maintained progress through sustained public health policies.

25 Feb 2025

Can coffee push back Parkinson’s? New study uncovers key genetic link

Higher coffee consumption is causally linked to delayed onset of Parkinson’s disease but does not affect disease risk or progression, according to a Mendelian randomization study.

25 Feb 2025

Water-only fasting boosts human growth hormone without weight loss

Fasting for 24 hours increases human growth hormone (HGH) levels independently of weight loss, with individuals with lower baseline HGH experiencing the most significant increases. The study suggests metabolic benefits from fasting, particularly for those with lower HGH levels.

25 Feb 2025

Breast cancer cases and deaths set to surge by 2050—are we prepared?

A global study finds that breast cancer cases will rise by 38% and deaths by 68% by 2050, with the highest incidence in Australia and New Zealand and worsening mortality in low-income countries.

25 Feb 2025

Discovery of new bat flu strain with potential to infect other species

Scientists have identified a novel influenza A virus (H18N12) in fishing bats in the Colombian Caribbean, revealing genetic reassortment events that impact viral adaptability and host transmission.

25 Feb 2025

Cooling treatment shows no benefits for preterm infants with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy

Lowering the body temperature of preterm infants (born at 33 to 35 weeks of pregnancy) with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)-a type of brain damage caused by oxygen loss-offers no benefits over standard care, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

25 Feb 2025