The lead author of the study told Newsweek the research team were surprised by "the magnitude of the risks" caused by infections.

Scientists have new proof that Thomas Jefferson had children with his enslaved chambermaid Sally Hemings—and that their bloodline endures across the country.

Researchers analyzed postmortem brain tissue and found reduced DNA methylation at key regulatory sites of <i>FKBP5</i> in schizophrenia. The epigenetic changes were linked to increased stress gene act...

Slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease is the goal of most existing treatments, but reversing it is much harder.

"Nutrition may be one piece of the larger picture," a doctor told Newsweek, when it comes to the prevention of this deadly cancer.

More than a decade after removal of an adenoma—a precancerous mass—from the colon, alterations to the gut microbiome and metabolites remain and may drive heightened risk of colorectal cancer, accordin...

No one enjoys having surgery. But if you have to go under the knife, a chat with your anesthesiologist can help put your mind at ease and ensure you get the best medical care. It's also a chance to as...

This cohort study examines whether spouses of individuals with dementia have an increased risk of developing dementia.

By Will Dunham April 29 (Reuters) - The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD was a pivotal moment in human history, when Germanic chieftain Odoacer deposed teenage emperor Romulus Augustulus in

Autopsy shows widespread amyloid and tau in patient who received contaminated biological material

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Experts working in the Tomb of Cerberus in Naples unsealed a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus—and the mummy inside was shockingly well-preserved.

Mapping of neurogenesis in human hippocampi across ages and different cognitive abilities using multiomic single-cell sequencing reveals distinct signatures between cognitive preservation and decline.

There is growing evidence that Fusobacterium nucleatum, a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium found in the gut and oropharynx, is a key player in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer (CRC), by promoting tumor progression, immune evasion, and drug ...

For more than a century, people have considered Alzheimer's disease (AD) an irreversible illness. Consequently, research has focused on preventing or ...

The identity of a mysterious Roman-era skeleton found in southern England may have finally been resolved.

Inside the decadeslong quest to reveal the genes of a genius—and revolutionize art authentication

Background and ObjectivesThe association between dairy intake and dementia risk remains uncertain, especially for dairy products with varying fat contents. The aim of this study was to investigate the...

Molecular Psychiatry - Exposure to childhood maltreatment is associated with specific epigenetic patterns in sperm

Primary mitochondrial diseases (PMD) are caused by pathogenic variants in over 350 genes, 37 of which are located in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). While more than 100 mtDNA variants have confirmed disease associations, there are few reports of ...

This study provides the first evidence in humans that tirzepatide modulates brain electrophysiology, with changes in low-frequency accumbens power linked to food preoccupation.

Carnobacterium maltaromaticum and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii induce de novo gut synthesis of vitamin D to inhibit colorectal carcinogenesis in mice.…

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Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) is a beverage containing a high concentration of hydrogen that has been researched for its antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and …

This is not the first research to highlight a connection.

A new discovery shows that a protein called the ferritin light chain 1, or FTL1, plays a big role in the decline of our mental faculties as we age.

A new study shows that the antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it changes how brain cells manage their energy and rebuild their connections, potentially helping the brain ...

A mass grave holding soldiers from Napoleon Bonaparte's French army reveals some of the diseases that killed the Grande Armée during its disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812.

A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one per...

Nathaniel Schnier had notes — years’ worth of them.

A condition that compels people to move their legs could indicate they have a greater chance of developing Parkinson's disease.

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Findings could lead to better understanding of how viruses adapt to humans during a pandemic

Cycling instead of driving has been linked with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a large study has found.

A new study points to a key bone-strengthening mechanism at work in the body, which could be targeted to treat the bone-weakening disease, osteoporosis.

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Study: Lithium loss ignites Alzheimer’s, but lithium compound can reverse disease in mice

Here, the authors perform genomic analysis of prehistoric individuals from the Italian Alps, to reveal a genetic shift from the Mesolithic to the Neolithic and genetic continuity from the Neolithic to...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising sugar-related mechanism inside brain cells that could transform how we fight Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It turns out neurons don’t just store sugar for fue...

Translational Psychiatry - Mitochondrial DNA variants and their impact on epigenetic and biological aging in young adulthood

Trial shows protection against telomere shortening, which heightens disease risk.

The family name Hay (plus associated spelling variants) is a prominent Anglo-Norman-in-origin surname that has been well-documented as a Scottish noble lineage since the 12th century CE. Their histori...