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Women with larger breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity exercise and a new study has found much-improved participation in recreational group exercises after breast reduction surgery.

A new study has shown in mice that it is possible to correct the circadian disruptions seen in Alzheimer’s disease with time-restricted feeding, a type of intermittent fasting.

A new study is the first to demonstrate the ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for those with the rare genetic brain disorder known as Hurler syndrome

MIT researchers model and map how neurons across the tiny brain of a C. elegans worm encode its behaviors, revealing many new insights about the robustness and flexibility of its nervous system.

It has been suspected for some time that viral infections contribute to the genesis and development of neurodegenerative diseases. Laboratory studies now suggest a mechanism that does not require infection by external pathogens.

E-cigarette usage nudged people toward quitting smoking – even people who had entered the trial saying they had no intention of quitting.

Across three studies involving more than 1,800 participants, the findings indicate that increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) can promote social media use among middle-aged adults and college students.

A new study has made a significant contribution to the understanding of the molecular mechanism behind how melatonin boosts memory.

A team reports the results of a phase I trial of a revolutionary stem cell treatment called cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cell transplantation, which was found to be safe over the short term patients with chemical burns in one eye.

We all know having a balanced diet is important to stay healthy. New research from Waseda University has started to unpick the optimum proportion of macronutrients for a diet that supports metabolic health as we age – starting with protein.