HEALTH
To Tackle Alzheimer’s, Scientists Turn To The Brain’s Own Immune System
Blocking an immune checkpoint helped restore the function of microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, while reducing toxic plaques and abnormal neuronal activity in mice.
Certain Fertility Treatments Linked To Kawasaki Disease Risk In Children
A study from Japan found higher rates of Kawasaki disease among children conceived through ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination and IVF, though the findings do not establish a cause-and-effect relationship.
Overcooking Your Proteins Could Change More Than Its Taste
A new study found that high heat decreased the nutritional content of proteins and was linked to changes in how mice behaved socially.
Older Adults Prefer AI Companions That Don’t Pretend To Be Human
A new study suggests that authenticity and natural interaction, rather than human-like design, may encourage older adults to embrace AI chatbots for companionship.
This Molecular Switch Helps Triple-Negative Breast Cancers Resist Treatment
Researchers uncover how the long non-coding RNA Smyca helps triple-negative breast cancer cells repair DNA damage and survive treatment.
The First 24 Hours of A Viral Infection May Help Determine Its Outcome
A Japanese study in mice suggests that differences in the body’s antiviral response emerge within a day of infection, and may help explain why the same virus affects individuals so differently.
For Some Disaster Survivors, The Trauma Can Last Over A Decade
A 15-year study of Great East Japan Earthquake survivors found that worsening post-traumatic stress symptoms during the first two years were strongly linked to persistent symptoms years later.
Singaporeans Are Living Longer, But Not Necessarily Healthier
The global study suggests that many people are spending more years managing chronic conditions rather than remaining healthy for longer.
Why Modern Life Feels So Overwhelming
Researchers suggest evolutionary mismatch as a potential reason, with ancient human instincts struggling to cope with the demands of modern, hyperconnected life.
Ageing Muscles Lose Cancer-Fighting Power. Exercise May Restore It
A new study suggests it can restore ageing muscles' ability to produce anti-cancer signals, at least in animal models.
