Scientists have identified a gut microbiota profile that can help forecast future cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease, paving the way for more personalized treatment and early interventions. Study:  A microbiota pattern associated with cardiovascular events in secondary prevention: the CORDIOPREV study . Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator /…

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein - plant or animal-based - make any difference to muscle gain? Second, does it matter if total daily protein intake is evenly distributed throughout the day? And third, does…

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts. The team – Seungbak Lee and Ju-Pil Choe, both doctoral students in physical education, and Minsoo Kang, professor of sport analytics in the Department of…

New research has revealed some of Brits biggest misconceptions when it comes to immune health. New insights show that while 71% of Brits consider themselves healthy, almost one third (29%) still believe that eating an apple a day is the way to improve their immunity. Half of Brits believe ‘alternative’ methods boost their immune health,…

Rhonda Winegar remembers watching the 2014 documentary "I'll Be Me," which chronicled country music legend Glen Campbell's struggles with Alzheimer's disease. An assistant professor at The University of Texas at Arlington with 25 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in neurology, Winegar was struck by how the disease had stripped away so much of Campbell's…

Adapted Argentine tango dance therapy is helping some breast cancer survivors regain natural balance and sensation after experiencing neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Expansion of a new clinical study will look further at how this musical movement intervention can "rewire" the brain to improve function after chemotherapy-related nerve changes.  Lise Worthen-Chaudhari, PhD…

Hypersensitivity to the cold, especially ice cold feet, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, are linked to the presence of varicose veins, finds a large study published in the open access journal Open Heart.  Cold hypersensitivity is often underestimated as a subjective symptom, say the researchers. Varicose veins are usually caused by…

Researchers evaluating a nature-based programme of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks.  As part of the UK government's commitment to transform mental health services, seven 'test and learn' green social prescribing sites were…

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and severe lung disease with a life-threatening prognosis. After several positive trials, a recent study has confirmed the efficacy of a biotherapy, sotatercept. These promising results for patients were presented at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) by Marc Humbert, professor at Université Paris-Saclay, head…

Obesity is on the rise. Among U.S. adults aged 20 or older, 4 in 10 met the criteria for obesity in the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, up from roughly 3 in 10 two decades earlier. People with obesity have a significantly greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Despite recent health…