Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists have found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
Scientists have identified a way to restore cartilage to aging knee joints, at least in mice, by blocking a protein whose levels increase with age. The approach not only reversed the natural loss of cartilage in older animals, but also protected mice…
New York governor declares state of emergency after surge in measles cases | new York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Monday in response to a dramatic increase in measles cases in the state. The Hochul administration said the emergency declaration was a response to a “growing number of measles cases…
Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency in New York following measles outbreak
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide state of emergency Monday following a measles outbreak spreading from Pennsylvania. This is the first time an emergency declaration has been issued since…
BRCA1 vs BRCA2: How the two “breast cancer genes” differ
As genetic testing becomes more advanced – and, in some cases, quite easy to do at home – more people have been able to find out if they carry genetic mutations linked to an increased risk of cancer. There are several genetic mutations that signal an…
Your siblings do not define your personality. This can change throughout life.
Many of us attribute personality traits to the family pecking order: the bossy firstborn, the peacekeeper. the middle child and, woe betide us all, the reckless youngest. When researchers test such precise predictions, analyzing the statistical souls of…
I’m a Neurologist — 7 Habits That Damage Your Brain
People are obsessed with looking younger, but what about staying sharp? For many, the brain is not a priority until something goes wrong. But by then, you may have missed the opportunity to anticipate the problem. “Basically, everything we do now shapes…
3 Scientific Ways to Help Your Brain Eliminate Waste
It’s a reality: our cells produce waste that the body must eliminate to stay healthy. This is particularly important in the brain, which has a specialized plumbing system – called the glymphatic system – to remove metabolic waste. Gn Health
Blood sugar spikes aren’t necessarily bad for your health
In fact, authors, podcasters, and wellness influencers have sold the idea that we all need to check for blood sugar spikes and avoid them. According to this extreme view, we allow significant amounts of glucose into the blood at our peril. Even in…
An underdiagnosed condition that could increase the risk of heart disease
It’s time for a tête-à-tête. When we think of cardiovascular disease, we may associate conditions such as an irregular heartbeat or heart failure with the buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart. It is also widely recognized that women and…
GLP-1 users report more nail detachment
GLP-1 drugs could do more than reduce waist size. A first international survey presented at a major dermatology conference found that people taking drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide were about four times more likely to report that their nails were…