Hidden immune cells linked to early type 1 diabetes detected in lymph nodes - Medical Xpress

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) impacts nearly two million Americans, and by the time most people learn they have it, most of the body's insulin-producing cells are destroyed. Now, pinpointing a hidden group of immune "attack" cells in the pancreatic lymph nodes that a…

Brain circuit controlling compulsive behavior mapped - Medical Xpress

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are available. The study has been published in the journal Scie…

Scientists Just Discovered a Surprising Benefit of Orange Juice - EatingWell

A new study finds orange juice changes gene activity tied to heart and fat metabolism. Learn what this study says about orange juice and genetics.

Unlocking the genome's hidden half with new DNA sequencing technology - Phys.org

Cornell researchers have found that a new DNA sequencing technology can be used to study how transposons move within and bind to the genome. Transposons play critical roles in immune response, neurological function and genetic evolution, and implications of t…

Screen Time in Tweens Predicts ADHD, Slower Brain Growth - Neuroscience News

A large, two-year study of nearly 12,000 children found that higher screen time at ages 9–10 predicts an increase in ADHD symptoms, independent of a child’s starting symptom level.

These States Have the Highest Rates of Epilepsy, and Scientists Think They Know Why - Gizmodo

Risk factors for epilepsy, like poor sleep, might be more common in certain regions of the U.S., researchers say.

Southwest Iowa flu death confirmed - KMAland.com

(Des Moines) -- State health officials have confirmed the first flu death this fall.

Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Every Major Organ System in Your Body and Rewire Your Biology - ZME Science

A landmark Lancet series reveals how corporate profits drive a global chronic disease pandemic.

Researchers Reveal a Shockingly Fast Muscle-Healing Mechanism - SciTechDaily

Macrophages act like mini-neurons to spark rapid muscle repair, hinting at powerful new healing strategies.

The Healthiest Way To Cook Broccoli for Maximum Antioxidants - Verywell Health

Though broccoli is always healthy, cooking it lightly or eating it raw may be better for you, a study has found. Cooking it for a longer period of time may reduce the amount of a compound in broccoli that provides health benefits such as inhibiting the growth…

While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of CWD to people worry scientists - CIDRAP

New in-utero surgery gives babies with spina bifida a healthier start - KSL TV 5

When Angela Ibarra-Garcia went in for her 20-week ultrasound, she expected a routine checkup. Instead, she learned her baby girl, Daniela, had spina bifida -- a condition where the spine doesn't form properly and can lead to paralysis and lifelong medical cha…

Thinking of Trying a Cold Plunge? Here’s What the Science Says Happens to Your Body - ZME Science

What starts as a shiver often ends in euphoria—here’s why cold swimming feels so good.

Millions Experienced COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects - Rasmussen Reports

More than a third of Americans who were vaccinated against COVID-19 say they had side effects from the shot, and nearly half suspect the vaccines killed many patients,

Dementia Experts Reveal 7 Rules You Should Follow To Keep Your Mind Sharp - HuffPost

Adopt these habits and your brain will thank you.

What Happens to Your Muscles When You Take Creatine and Magnesium Together? - Verywell Health

Some studies suggest combining creatine and magnesium may boost strength and performance.