How 1 in 4 older adults regain happiness after struggling

Posted 2025-10-11 14:54:04 by: Admin

A University of Toronto study found that nearly one in four adults aged 60+ who reported poor well-being were able to regain optimal wellness within three years. The research highlights that physical activity, healthy weight, good sleep, and emotional and social support play crucial roles in recovery. Those with strong psychological wellness at the start were five times more likely to bounce ...

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When men drink, women and children pay the price

Posted 2025-10-11 13:51:13 by: Admin

Men’s heavy drinking is fueling a hidden crisis affecting millions of women and children worldwide. The harms, from violence to financial instability, are especially severe where gender inequality is high. Experts warn that alcohol policies must include gender-responsive strategies to protect vulnerable families. They call for reforms combining regulation, prevention, and community ...

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MIT’s “stealth” immune cells could change cancer treatment forever

Posted 2025-10-11 09:23:40 by: Admin

MIT and Harvard scientists have designed an advanced type of immune cell called a CAR-NK cell that can destroy cancer while avoiding attack from the body’s own immune defenses. This innovation could allow doctors to create “off-the-shelf” cancer treatments ready for use immediately after diagnosis, rather than waiting weeks for personalized cell ...

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For the first time, scientists pinpoint brain cells linked to depression

Posted 2025-10-11 05:56:27 by: Admin

Scientists identified two types of brain cells, neurons and microglia, that are altered in people with depression. Through genomic mapping of post-mortem brain tissue, they found major differences in gene activity affecting mood and inflammation. The findings reinforce that depression has a clear biological foundation and open new doors for treatment ...

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A toxic Alzheimer’s protein could be the key to fighting cancer

Posted 2025-10-11 00:23:17 by: Admin

A surprising link between Alzheimer’s and cancer reveals that amyloid beta, a harmful protein in the brain, actually empowers the immune system. It strengthens T-cells’ energy production, helping them fight cancer more effectively. By restoring fumarate levels or transplanting healthy mitochondria, researchers may be able to rejuvenate aging immune cells. These findings could inspire a new generation of treatments that target both cancer and age-related ...

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MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine

Posted 2025-10-10 15:18:29 by: Admin

MIT scientists have found a way to make gene editing far safer and more accurate — a breakthrough that could reshape how we treat hundreds of genetic diseases. By fine-tuning the tiny molecular “tools” that rewrite DNA, they’ve created a new system that makes 60 times fewer mistakes than ...

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Thousands fall ill as mosquito fever explodes across southern China

Posted 2025-10-10 13:05:26 by: Admin

China’s Guangdong Province is battling its worst-ever chikungunya outbreak, with thousands of infections spreading across major cities and nearby regions. Transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, the disease underscores how climate change, urbanization, and global travel are fueling mosquito-borne ...

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Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain

Posted 2025-10-10 10:16:16 by: Admin

Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these cells balance pain with other biological needs. The research could pave the way for personalized treatments that target pain at its brain source—offering hope for millions living with long-term ...

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A sweet fix for baldness? Stevia compound boosts hair growth

Posted 2025-10-10 04:56:46 by: Admin

Researchers discovered that stevioside, a compound from the Stevia plant, enhances the skin absorption of minoxidil, the main treatment for pattern baldness. In mice, a stevioside-infused patch boosted hair follicle activity and new hair growth. The approach could pave the way for more natural, effective hair loss ...

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A hidden “backup heater” that helps burn fat and boost metabolism

Posted 2025-10-09 16:03:51 by: Admin

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way the body can burn energy and stay warm. Deep inside fat tissue, they found a hidden system that helps the body use up calories, even without exercise. By studying mice, researchers discovered that brown fat — the type that keeps us warm — has a backup “heater” that kicks in when ...

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