An immunofluorescence microscopy image shows a cluster of insulin-producing beta cells (green) under attack by immune cells (dense cluster of blue dots) in a preclinical model of type 1 diabetes.…
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Editorial urges deeper focus on heart-lung interactions in pulmonary vascular disease
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new editorial published in Comprehensive Physiology underscores the critical importance of understanding heart-lung interactions in pulmonary vascular disease (PVD). Tim Lahm, MD, a pulmonologist and…
Study finds living in rural environments in first 5 years of life could be a risk factor for developing type 1 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research to be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15–19 September) suggests…
Sacrificial pits reveal mysterious Neolithic practices
Archaeologists have uncovered 5,000-year-old sacrificial pits near Gerstewitz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, revealing a haunting glimpse into ancient ritual practices. Initial studies have associated the pits with the Salzmünde culture (circa…
Study finds rising cannabis use among Black and Hispanic men with chronic illness
Credit: Elsa Olofsson from Pexels Cannabis use is gaining popularity in the United States, driven by growing legalization, public acceptance and diverse methods of consumption. More people than ever before…
Serotonin receptor signaling insights may pave way for next-gen mental health drugs
High-resolution 3D image showing how the 5-HT1A receptor connects with internal signaling proteins (G proteins). The highlighted areas reveal key contact points between the receptor and two different types of…
Empathy Can Be Emotionally Conditioned
Key Questions Answered Q: Can empathy be learned through emotional reward?A: Yes. The study found that when someone else’s joy is consistently paired with personal reward, the brain begins to…
Some probiotics could feed, rather than fend off, infections
Probiotics aren’t universally gut-friendly, a study in mice suggests. At least one type of usually beneficial gut bacteria may invite an unwanted guest. A single dose of Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria,…
Murder-Suicide Rates in U.S. Higher Than Previously Estimated
Key Questions Answered Q: How common are murder-suicide events in the U.S.?A: The study found an average of 820 deaths per year from murder-suicide events—higher than previous estimates. Q: Who…
As wrestling fans reel from the sudden death of Hulk Hogan, a cardiologist explains how to live long and healthy − and avoid chronic disease
On July 24, 2025, the American pro wrestling celebrity Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died at the age of 71. Hogan had chronic lymphocytic leukemia and a…
