Scientists identify a molecule critical to functional brain rejuvenation
Recent studies suggest that new brain cells are being formed every day in response to injury, physical exercise, and mental stimulation. Glial cells, and in particular the ones...
Scientists discover two types of cells that regulate thirst
Charles Zuker and colleagues from Howard Hughes Medical Institute are the first to absolutely identify two types of cells that form a circuit that controls how much water...
Study: Faulty BRCA genes linked to prostate and pancreatic cancers
Faulty versions of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are well known to increase the risk of breast cancer in men and women, and in ovarian cancer. Now BRCA1...
Strongest evidence yet shows musical training protects the brain
The idea that training to play music can serve as a form of natural preventive health care is compelling. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care reported via EurekAlert, more...
Headaches during pregnancy can be a serious matter
Headaches which women experience during pregnancy are not always harmless. Therefore, although most headaches in pregnancy and the postnatal period are benign, healthcare professionals must be alert to...
Stomach sleeping linked to sudden death in people with epilepsy
People with epilepsy who sleep on their stomachs may be at greater risk of sudden unexpected death, according to new research.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes brief...
Study: Maternal smoking increases daughter’s smoking risk
One out of five women in Los Angeles currently smoke. Despite the impact on their health and that of their developing fetus, some continue to smoke during pregnancy....
Coloring isn’t just for kids – science says color your anxiety...
Adult coloring is all the rage and an important self-care activity for several very important anxiety-management reasons, science confirms.
According to Rokelle Lerner, the senior clinical adviser at Eric...
New research shows exercise can help older adults retain their memories
We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when in our lives? New...
Vaccine for coronavirus: Walgreens Introduces Mobile Clinics, Same-day Appointments Across the...
Following the success of more than 700 vaccination clinics across the country hosted primarily at churches and community centers, Walgreens will activate multiple mobile clinics in Chicago. The...
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Star Dan Walker quits BBC’s Football Focus after 12 years
Dan Walker has announced he is quitting Football Focus after 12 years presenting show.
The BBC Breakfast star, who has been a staple of the sports show, shared the news on Twitter.
Walker has expressed...
Music icon Cher apologises for George Floyd tweets that sparked backlash
Cher has apologised for a tweet she made about George Floyd on Friday (April 2), in which she suggested she could have prevented his death.
Expressing her feeling that the events leading to Floyd’s death...
Star Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Embarrassed’ by New Documentary
Britney Spears lamented how she is portrayed in the recently released New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” admitting that she found it embarrassing.
The documentary which explored her life in detail premiered in February...
Yaphet Kotto, Jewish actor who was first Black Bond villain, dies aged 81
Actor Yaphet Kotto, who is best known for his role in Alien and James Bond villain Mr. Big, has passed away at age 81.
“I’m saddened and still in shocked of the passing of my...
Corinne Masiero: French actress strips for culture during Cesar Awards ceremony
French actress Corinne Masiero protested naked at the César Awards (March 12th) to demand the government do more to support culture during the coronavirus pandemic.
Corinne Masiero, best known for her lead role in the...