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Researchers found that oligodendrocytes, cells that protect nerve fibers, can become dysfunctional with age and contribute to cognitive decline.

Researchers at UC Berkeley have mapped the brain circuit controlling growth hormone release during deep sleep, revealing a feedback loop that affects metabolism and wakefulness.

An experimental compound from Michigan Medicine reverses severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut barrier and reducing harmful bacteria.

The CDC is sending a disease detective and nearly $4 million to Pennsylvania as the measles outbreak claims six lives and cases surge.

Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday, just four days after surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his lung.

A South Cumbria support group is hosting a free online forum for World Menopause Day to discuss chronic pain and midlife health.

The UK government has committed to reforming the vaccine compensation scheme after the Covid Inquiry deemed the current system unfit for purpose.

More than 1 million UK non-smokers now vape, driven by anxiety relief and habit. Experts warn of addiction risks and mixed cessation support.

Singapore threatens legal action against firms linked to severe wildfires in Indonesia as toxic smoke disrupts schools and health across Southeast Asia.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released its first updated menopause treatment guidelines since 2014, expanding options for hormone and nonhormonal therapies.