Women outperform men in heart health when it comes to exercise. Studies show that women who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for 150 minutes a week see a 22% reduction in coronary heart disease risk. Men, on the other hand, only see a 17% reduction with the same amount of exercise. H
A former Stanford researcher, Naheed Mangi, faced the consequences for a cyberattack that took place seven years ago. Mangi, now 70, was found guilty of tampering with a protected computer. This incident involved a cancer patient database, where she replaced critical information with nonsense and in
Eating disorders are a serious concern for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). But what comes first? Does IBD lead to eating disorders, or do eating disorders make IBD worse? It's a tricky question. A recent study tried to find out how common eating disorders are in people with IBD. First
Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't
In 2005, a new player entered the mental health research scene. Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research (NBR) was born. It aimed to blend science with a deep sense of care. The goal? To understand the human mind better while helping people in need. NBR doesn't just focus on research. It also works to ma
A group of scientists from five different countries came together in 2010. They wanted to understand how genes and the environment work together. This group is called the IGEMS consortium. It includes 21 twin studies from Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The scientists st
In the world of tech, some exciting and unusual things are happening. A former top executive from Neuralink has started a new project. This project aims to preserve organs. It's a big deal because it could change how we think about organ transplants and medical treatments. Amazon has introduced som
Tendons are the unsung heroes of our bodies, connecting muscles to bones and enabling movement. However, they often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Unlike muscles, tendons don't heal as quickly or easily. When they get injured, it can be hard to notice at first. But over time, these injurie
Exercise rehab has shown great promise for people with long-term health issues. But what about those with multiple conditions? This is where things get tricky. Researchers have been trying to figure out the best ways to measure the success of exercise programs for people with more than one long-term
Sleep is often overlooked, but it's a big deal. Recent findings show that not getting enough sleep can cut your life short. It's more impactful than diet or exercise. Only smoking has a bigger effect on how long you live. Many adults don't get enough sleep. Over a third miss the recommended seven h
