Natural hormone unlocks a hidden fat burning switch
Studies in mice have shown that a hormone produced in the intestine can send signals to the brain and influence how much energy the body
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety
People living with anxiety disorders tend to have reduced amounts of choline in their brains, according to new findings from UC Davis Health. Researchers reported
A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia
An unusual vaccination rule in Wales has given scientists some of the clearest evidence so far that a vaccine might help protect against dementia. In
Is your gut being poisoned? Scientists reveal the hidden impact of everyday chemicals
A large laboratory investigation of human-made chemicals has revealed 168 substances that are harmful to bacteria normally found in a healthy human gut. These chemicals
Wild chimps consume more alcohol than anyone expected
The first-ever measurements of the ethanol content of fruits available to chimpanzees in their native African habitat show that the animals could easily consume the
Satellites spot rapid “Doomsday Glacier” collapse
Two decades of satellite and GPS data show the Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf slowly losing its grip on a crucial stabilizing point as fractures multiply
Scientists may have found dark matter after 100 years of searching
In the early 1930s, Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky noticed that many galaxies were moving far faster than their visible mass should permit. This unusual motion
Scientists find toxic metals hidden in popular plastic toys
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), working together with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have found significant amounts of hazardous chemicals in
Scientists warn half the world’s beaches could disappear
Coastlines around the planet are being steadily “crushed” as climate-driven sea level rise combines with expanding development in coastal zones. This ongoing process damages the
Study finds untreated sleep apnea doubles Parkinson’s risk
New findings indicate that people who do not treat obstructive sleep apnea face a greater likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease. Using continuous positive airway pressure,