Date: 2025/02/12 - 21:31

Could probiotics help reduce anxiety?

A specific microbial metabolite in the gut microbiome that helps regulate brain activity is linked to anxiety, a new study in mice has found, suggesting that acting on gut bacteria may help improve symtpoms.

Date: 2025/02/11 - 21:00

How diet affects cancer risk: What do recent studies say?

Recent studies show how dietary choices may affect a person's risk of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer, and cancer of the head and neck.

Date: 2025/02/11 - 15:00

Single dose of broadly neutralizing antibody protects macaques from H5N1 influenza

NIH science lays groundwork for future studies in people.

Date: 2025/02/11 - 01:00

Therapy helps peanut-allergic kids tolerate tablespoons of peanut butter

NIH trial informs potential treatment strategy for kids who already tolerate half a peanut or more.

Date: 2025/02/11 - 00:32

Later Onset Menopause Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

A new study reports that later-onset menopause is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular compared to those who stop menstruating at an earlier age. Females who started menopause later had less oxidative stress and, therefore, healthier blood vessels.

Date: 2025/02/09 - 18:00

Comedian Wanda Sykes Says Humor Helped Her Through Her Breast Cancer Journey

Comedian Wanda Sykes is raising breast cancer awareness in a new commercial airing on Superbowl Sunday. After Sykes was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer she underwent a double mastectomy.

Date: 2025/02/08 - 19:32

Health Benefits of Cold Water Therapy May Be Short-Lived, Study Finds

A new study found that cold-water immersion offers a number of short-lived potential health benefits. In the 12 hours after cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels. Brief cold showers were associated with a slightly higher quality of life.

Date: 2025/02/08 - 14:00

Juice cleanses may disrupt microbiome in only 3 days

A new study has found that going on a juice-only diet for as little as three days can change people’s oral microbiome, with increased inflammatory bacteria and fewer beneficial bacteria found on testing.

Date: 2025/02/04 - 21:32

How This 37-Year-Old Mom Learned to Thrive With Congestive Heart Failure

Joanne Matos, 37, was born with an enlarged heart and has congestive heart failure. Despite a stroke and two silent heart attacks, Matos learned how to thrive with her health condition and is the mother of two healthy children.

Date: 2025/02/03 - 17:00

Some bacteria in the mouth may play a role in memory loss and dementia