[ad_1] About 50% of individuals with diabetes type 1 or 2 experience peripheral neuropathy, characterized by weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. This condition is caused by high blood sugar levels damaging peripheral nerves. Salk Institute researchers have discovered that altered amino…

[ad_1] It is no secret that heart disease is a top killer of the elderly, and that, owing to changes in modern lifestyles, it is also on the rise among the young. Heart disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose since its symptoms come and go…

[ad_1] Paleontologists from Virginia Tech, the U.S. Petrified Forest National Park, and other institutions have found the first clear Triassic-era caecilian fossil, the oldest-known caecilian fossils, extending the history of this small, burrowing mammal by approximately 35 million years. This discovery also fills a gap…

[ad_1] Despite the fact that the federal Fair Housing Act outlawed the practice more than 50 years ago, its repercussions are being seen today. An autopsy of the discriminatory lending practice was conducted by researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 80 years…

[ad_1] New research published in Obesity shows that bariatric surgery significantly reduces death rates from all causes and cause-specific conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer in patients who have undergone the procedure compared to non-surgical participants with severe obesity. The study followed participants for up…

[ad_1] Running for recreation can bring many benefits for both physical and mental health, however, it’s possible for some people to become addicted to it, leading to health problems. A study in Frontiers in Psychology found that exercise dependence is a common issue among recreational…

[ad_1] Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia often experience disruptions in their daily bodily rhythms, including sleep patterns, hormone levels, and gene activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. However, there is limited understanding of gene activity in the brain, both in those with schizophrenia and…

[ad_1] Why do opinions on well-established science vary greatly among individuals? For years, scientists believed that understanding science leads to a positive attitude towards it. However, new research suggests that this may not be the case. A study published in PLOS Biology by Cristina Fonseca…