1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (489+ words) Untreated sleep apnea in workplace causes massive productivity losses in the US and UK, urging immediate workplace screening to improve safety and economic output. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the workplace leads to massive loss in productivity for the…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (435+ words) Scientists link TMC protein membrane disruption to hearing loss, showing how mutations, drugs and noise trigger hair cell death and deafness. Disrupted Lipid Transport Triggers Hair Cell Death Researchers say that when this lipid-transport process is disrupted-whether by genetic mutations,…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (352+ words) Three specific genes on chromosome 21 drive widespread brain changes in Down syndrome, uncovering a new framework for potential future treatment strategies. A recent landmark discovery demonstrates how three specific master regulator genes (BACH1, PKNOX1, and GABPA) on chromosome 21 drive brain changes in…...

20+ hour, 53+ min ago  (385+ words) Early-life healthy eating shapes lifelong brain health. Discover how maintaining gut health can reverse brain rewiring caused by poor diet, restoring healthy eating. A childhood high-fat, high-sugar diet permanently rewires the gut-brain axis, disrupting appetite regulation and hunger cues in…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (134+ words) Medindia " News " Health In Focus " Plant-Based Diet Linked To Better Breast Cancer Outcomes A:Yes, diets rich in plant foods were linked with lower breast cancer risk in this large analysis. A:Vitamin B2, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium were all linked with…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (137+ words) Medindia " News " Health In Focus " Berries: A Sweet Solution for a Sharper Mind A:Yes, the research links regular berry consumption to modest improvements in memory, particularly in older adults. A:Berries help your body use insulin better and regulate leptin, which…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (413+ words) Microplastics were found in 90% of prostate tumors, with 2.5 times higher concentrations than in healthy cells. Reducing plastic exposure may help lower risk. Microplastics have been discovered in 90% of prostate cancer patients, according to a groundbreaking study from NYU Langone's Perlmutter…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (294+ words) Study shows hearing loss after childhood cancer treatment may raise cognitive decline risk. Early hearing screening can protect brain health. Recent research from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has uncovered a crucial link between hearing loss and cognitive decline in…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (401+ words) A specific subset of immune cells driven by testosterone resolves pain faster in men, explaining why women are more likely to experience chronic pain. The testosterone-driven immune cells (monocytes) resolve pain faster in men, while females face delayed recovery. The…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (341+ words) Adult survivors of childhood cancer face higher second cancer risk. Telehealth genetic testing improves access, enabling early screening and personalized prevention. Adult survivors face an elevated risk of developing new, unrelated cancers-including breast, colorectal, thyroid, and sarcomas. While prior treatments…...