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New research finds aging unleashes a new type of fat-producing stem cell, explaining why belly fat builds up in middle age
Scientists find aging triggers new fat-making cells, explaining stubborn middle-age belly fat and offering hope for new treatments.
Rebecca Shavit
Stewart Mallory, assistant professor of chemistry and chemical engineering at Penn State, leads a research group that studies active matter, specifically the collective behavior of self-propelled microscopic particles.
InnovationsMicroscopic robots are transforming health, technology, and the environmentJoshua Shavit
A new study finds smoking in early adulthood can lead to lower income and shorter careers
HealthSmoking linked to lower earnings and shorter careers, study findsJoseph Shavit
Israeli scientists identified TRIM63 as a major gene linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, offering new hope for early diagnosis and treatment.
HealthNew gene discovery could transform screening and treatment for heart diseaseJoseph Shavit
Treating high cholesterol quickly and aggressively after a heart attack may help prevent thousands of new heart attacks and deaths worldwide.
HealthGiving patients these two drugs after a heart attack could save thousands of livesRebecca Shavit
Scientists at Cambridge have created a simple urine test to detect early signs of lung cancer
HealthResearchers develop urine test for early detection of lung cancerRebecca Shavit
Dr Ana Angelova Volponi holding a tooth
HealthScientists grow real teeth in the lab – replacing fillings and implantsJoseph Shavit
New research uncovers how the herpes virus hijacks immune pathways to trigger its reactivation.
HealthBreakthrough discovery could stop cold sores before they startRebecca Shavit
Young adults drive smoking rates to historic lows, but older adults slow full health gains.
HealthYoung adults drive historic decline in smokingJoseph Shavit
A new study uncovers how a common gene causes Alzheimer’s in patients without genetic mutations, paving the way for early treatments.
HealthBreakthrough AI finds a cause and treatment candidate for Alzheimer’sJoshua Shavit
New research reveals that the way you breathe can change the size of your pupils, subtly shaping how you see the world.
HealthScientists discover a critical link between breathing and visionRebecca Shavit
A sweeping international study finds that middle-aged Americans are lonelier than seniors, challenging global assumptions about age and isolation.
HealthAlarming levels of loneliness plague America’s middle-aged adultsRebecca Shavit
Personalized heart tests improve HCM diagnosis, especially for women, replacing outdated one-size-fits-all guidelines.
HealthStudy finds a better way to detect heart disease in womenMac Oliveau
Scientists have trained AI to spot REM sleep behavior disorder using sleep lab videos
AINew AI system detects common sleep disorder with 92% accuracy – helping millionsJoshua Shavit
Heart muscle cells may regrow in some patients using a mechanical pump, offering new hope for treating heart failure.
HealthNew mechanical pump regenerates heart muscle at 6x the normal rateMac Oliveau
Modern work patterns are harming sleep. Sedentary jobs and odd hours link to lasting insomnia and poor rest, new study finds.
HealthSedentary Work and Sleep Loss: Modern Jobs Linked to InsomniaMac Oliveau
Researchers discover that Alzheimer's disease risk factors appear in young adults
HealthAlzheimer’s disease warning signs found in young adults, study saysJoshua Shavit