T and B cells recognize neutrophil splice-derived neoantigens in lupus
Patients with SLE We obtained freshly collected blood from an adult (n= 34) SLE patients, healthy individuals (n = 20) and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (n= 15) to serve as disease control. Study participants were recruited through the University of…
How many steps do you actually need? Expert reveals ‘where you want to be’
Do you want to live longer? Go for it. You don’t necessarily need 10,000 steps a day, a misconception that actually dates back to a 60-year-old marketing campaign. “Everyone talks about 10,000 steps a day,” a workout that can last more than two…
Mayan elites buried their teeth with powerful ancestors
The Mayans liked to keep their dead close. This is how they believed they could interact with their ancestors, who had ascended to heaven to become deities. And it seems that they had a very literal interpretation of the term “near”, namely…
Scientists discover hidden reason why muscles weaken with age
Muscles naturally weaken as we age, but scientists have found that some of the changes associated with aging can actually help protect muscle cells from damage. New research reveals why aging muscles switch to a different type of muscle fiber and…
The brain liquids billions of mutant neurons at the time of our birth
By the time a baby is born, their brain has lost a large number of neurons with genetic abnormalities.Credit: Getty At the time of birth, the developing human brain mysteriously cleans itself by purging itself of large numbers of mutation-riddled…
A Single Sauna Session Sends Immune Cells Invading Your Body
Just one sauna session can trigger a surprising response from the immune system. Finnish researchers found that by spending just 30 minutes in a sauna, with a brief cold shower halfway through, white blood cells enter the bloodstream. These cells are…
The chemical industry has known about the risks of microplastics for decades
A wave of research has linked microplastics – tiny plastic particles capable of seeping into human tissue – and health problems in recent years, including an increased risk of heart attacks, certain cancers and reproductive problems. Researchers are…
California Breaks 28-Year Record for Deadly Diseases Amid Nationwide Increase
Two sick raccoons discovered this month in a Los Angeles suburb have set off alarm bells from California to Georgia, where officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have taken notice. The animals, found three weeks apart in…
MGB doctor treating PANS/PANDAS to leave hospital at end of year
The announcement came less than three months after the hospital system told families it planned to close its PANS/PANDAS program offered through Mass General Brigham for Children in January. At the time, the hospital suggested that patients could…
Widow faces trauma after husband’s suicide
Dr. Keith Roach October 28, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Dear Dr. Roach: I have a sensitive subject that I would like to ask you about. I am a 79 year old woman who is dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety due to my husband’s recent suicide, the trauma of…