Cart is empty Heading a soccer ball alters the brain, new research spearheaded by the University of Sydney has found, despite having no immediate impact on cognition.
Patients, doctors and pharma companies set out plans to improve mental health diagnosis
An international group of psychiatrists, patient associations, and pharmaceutical companies has unveiled plans to systematically include objective biological tests in the diagnosis of psychiatric conditions. This Precision Psychiatry Roadmap, which may radically change the practice of psychiatry, is published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
Rapamycin extends lifespan as effectively as eating less, study finds
The anti-aging drug rapamycin has the same life-extending effect as eating less, according to new research from the University of East Anglia and University of Glasgow.
Positive life outlook may protect against middle-aged memory loss, 16-year study suggests
Higher levels of well-being may help reduce the risk of memory loss in middle age, suggests new research, which tracked more than 10,000 over 50-year-olds across a 16-year span.
Intermittent fasting found to be comparable to traditional diets for weight loss
Intermittent fasting diets appear to have similar benefits to traditional calorie-restricted diets for weight loss, suggests an analysis of trial evidence published by The BMJ.
Supercharged vaccine could offer strong protection with just one dose
Researchers at MIT and the Scripps Research Institute have shown that they can generate a strong immune response to HIV with just one vaccine dose, by adding two powerful adjuvants—materials that help stimulate the immune system.
Modified mRNA vaccine masquerades as a virus to trick the body into stronger immunity
A more effective vaccine technology may be on the horizon. In a new study in mice, researchers from the University of Copenhagen demonstrate that a simple addition to mRNA vaccines can significantly enhance their effectiveness. The innovation could become a powerful tool in the next pandemic. The next step is human trials.
T cells may allow for early detection of Parkinson’s cases, years before motor symptoms develop
Your T cells work hard to fight disease. Unfortunately, “friendly fire” from T cells can sometimes harm the body’s healthy tissues.
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats
The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.
What is a brain age gap, and how may it affect thinking and memory skills?
The difference between the brain’s predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood pressure and diabetes, and a person’s cognitive performance, also known as thinking and memory skills, according to a study published in Neurology.