Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and enhances its…
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UCL study reveals broad mortality risks faced by ADHD individuals
For the study, published in JAMA Network Open, the researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 studies that…
Study identifies initial cellular events in autoimmune kidney inflammation
When immunity works well, the body steers clear of infection and disease. However, when the immune system goes awry, healthy…
MUSC study reveals gender shift in adolescent vaping trends
For decades, boys and men were more likely than their female peers to use nicotine. But a new study from…
Researchers capture clear images of complex cancer drug building enzyme
A joint research group led by Ryo Tanifuji and Hiroki Oguri from the University of Tokyo and Yoshikazu Tanaka from…
Hospitals can lower surgical emissions through greener anesthesia choices
Hospitals can sharply reduce the climate impact and cost of surgery without compromising patient safety by changing routine anesthesia practices,…
Most parents say having a baby costs too much
Welcoming a new baby brings moments of joy, major milestones and significant expenses. And four in five parents say it…
Lack of primary care increases early breast cancer death risk
People who are marginalized or lack access to a primary care provider are at greater risk of early death from…
Study links DNA methylation to OCD psychotherapy treatment response
OCD is a mental health disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can severely interfere with everyday…
KAIST study discovers how the brain processes movement based on level of depressive symptoms
Can changing your posture change your mood? Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST…