Root canals may lower blood sugar levels
Root canal treatment significantly lowers blood sugar levels, suggesting potential protection against type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.
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NIH grant cuts halt 383 clinical trials, affecting 74,000 patients
NIH grant cuts halted 383 clinical trials, affecting over 74,000 enrolled patients.
High SGK1 levels linked to depression, trauma
High SGK1 levels linked to depression and childhood trauma; inhibitors show promise in mice.
Parenting stress, not gender identity, predicts child outcomes
Children of transgender and nonbinary parents develop typically, stressing parenting quality over identity.
Masturbation May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
Self-pleasure may help manage menopause symptoms, says Kinsey Institute survey.
Skin cancer cluster linked to farmland in Pennsylvania.
Higher melanoma rates found in Pennsylvania counties near farmland.
MIT develops nanoparticle to boost mRNA vaccine effectiveness
MIT researchers developed a lipid nanoparticle that boosts mRNA vaccine effectiveness in mice by 100 times, reducing dosage and liver toxicity.
Brain's Energy Shift During Sleep Uncovered
Discover how brain activity shifts during sleep, keeping sensory areas active while cognitive areas rest.
Natural compound rejuvenates aging immune cells in 28 days
Natural compound UA rejuvenates immune cells in middle age, reducing inflammation and chronic disease risk.
New vulnerability found in Lyme disease bacteria
Manganese: both shield and weakness in Lyme disease bacteria.