AI study of 101,000 patients links brown fat to heart and mental health

by rss feed | Oct 16, 2026 | News Feeds

In a retrospective analysis of PET-CT records from 101,243 patients, researchers found that detectable brown fat was associated with lower prevalence of cardiometabolic and psychiatric conditions, while greater activity, particularly in the axillary region, was linked...

Scientists discover water-triggered reactions that may explain microplastic harm

by rss feed | Oct 16, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers found that six common types of microplastics spontaneously generate reactive oxygen species at their interfaces with water, with more hydrophobic plastics showing greater chemical activity. Laboratory experiments also linked these surface properties to...

Women with low bone density reported less pain after taking pine bark extract

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

A randomized clinical trial involving 67 women with osteopenia or stable osteoporosis found that three months of Pycnogenol® supplementation improved self-reported bodily pain and vitality scores compared with placebo. However, overall disease-specific quality of life...

Nearly one in three women with autoimmune diseases waited at least four years for a diagnosis, survey finds

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

An international study of 6,607 adults with autoimmune diseases found that female participants reported longer diagnostic delays, more clinician visits, and higher rates of perceived psychiatric and psychosomatic misdiagnoses than males. The findings suggest...

Scientists restore memory-linked neuron function in Alzheimer’s mice

by rss feed | Oct 15, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers were able to restore the function of neurons linked to cognitive function and information processing in mice that mimic key features of Alzheimer's disease, showing early promise for the development of a similar targeted therapy in humans. Read Original...