Warm and consistent parenting can lead to meaningful changes in brain function and learning style

A cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction tool developed by Northwestern Medicine scientists may also be effective for identifying which patients would most benefit from statin therapy, according to a recent study published in JAMA Cardiology.

Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a large-scale study from the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics.

A new study conducted at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Wisley's Wellbeing Garden has found that simply prompting people to actively notice natural features, such as birdsong, plant textures, and scents, can significantly improve their well-being.

A new study by the University of Eastern Finland explored who are most likely to adopt and actively use digital apps designed to promote well-being in North Savo, in the Eastern part of Finland. The study found that individuals with lower life satisfaction and those experiencing more challenges in their daily life were more likely to initiate app use. However, app engagement was, ultimately, most active among those with highest life satisfaction.

Early and accurate diagnosis of dementia remains a major challenge. Standard approaches such as MRI and PET scans can provide valuable information about brain structure and function, but they are expensive, not always accessible, and often too expensive for repeated use.

Understanding the strategies and unmet needs of caregivers managing medications for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may improve the lives of both caregivers and patients. A recent study, whose authors include Regenstrief Institute Research Scientists Noll Campbell, PharmD, M.S., and Malaz Boustani, M.D., MPH, describes the strategies and unmet needs of caregivers managing medications for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.

Higher activity of PGC-1α enables brown fat cells in females to achieve thermogenic activity and energy expenditure compared to males, reveals a study conducted in Japan. This research demonstrates that PGC-1α protein promotes phospholipid synthesis, which strengthens mitochondria of brown fat cells and enhances their heat-generating capacity in female mice. The findings reveal a female-specific mechanism of energy metabolism, boosted by PGC-1α and estrogen, which could inspire new therapies for the prevention of obesity and diabetes.

On Sept. 10, 2025, a federal judge blocked the Department of Justice's attempt to subpoena medical records and other private health information on minors receiving hormone therapy and other gender affirming care at Boston Children's Hospital.

People are exposed to millions of fungal spores every day, even potentially harmful ones like those from Aspergillus fumigatus. For most individuals, this constant exposure is harmless, as the immune system efficiently clears the spores without causing illness.

Researchers from King's have identified a new way to treat certain blood cancers using existing drugs, by turning a once-dismissed part of our DNA into a therapeutic target.

In October 2023, an unthinkable tragedy unfolded in Coleman, Wisconsin: An 8‑month‑old girl lost her life when a driver, impaired by cannabis, ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle. In February 2025, the driver pleaded guilty to negligent vehicular homicide and drugged driving with a minor passenger—and now faces up to 10 years behind bars.

Whether you're at a party, a family gathering or even at work, chances are you've heard someone say, "I'm on the (insert name) diet. It's amazing!" Or maybe you've been the one to say it. Either way, it's not surprising.

They're tiny particles—with potentially huge human consequences. Researchers from Aarhus University have identified a defect in the production of so-called exosomes in cells, associated with a mutation seen in dementia patients. This could lead to a better understanding of the development—and perhaps even a treatment—of Alzheimer's.

When doctors prescribe oxybutynin, it's usually for an unglamorous problem: bladder incontinence. But researchers have discovered a surprising new role for this decades-old drug—one that could open the door to treatments for a devastating class of genetic illnesses known as mitochondrial diseases.

Improved pay for NHS staff is important to prevent high numbers leaving the service, according to new data from UCL and University of Leicester researchers.

Scientists from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that, in the largest such study to date, frequent cannabis users did not display impairments in driving performance after at least 48 hours of abstinence. The new findings have implications for public health as well as the enforcement of laws related to cannabis and driving.

Mitochondria act as energy factories in cells and have their own, separate DNA. Mutations to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) have been observed in cancer, but it has been unclear how these changes might affect cancer growth.

Researchers from Keele University have revealed that retired Olympic athletes are more likely to develop skin cancer and osteoarthritis than the general population.