Beyond Diseased Samples: National Biobank to Collect Healthy Organ Tissue from Deceased Donors
When a specific gene or protein is expressed at unusually high levels in diseased tissue, determining whether the anomaly drives the condition or...
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Height and Health: Does Being Taller Increase Disease Risk for East Asians?
While many parents hope their children grow to be taller than average, new research suggests that significant height may come with specific health...
Medical AI Can Explain Its Decisions—but Can Clinicians Trust Its Reasons?
Artificial intelligence in medical imaging can analyze brain magnetic resonance imaging scans not only to estimate...
Born to Age Faster? How Accelerated Biological Aging Drives Rising Cancer Risk in Younger Generations
As cancer incidence inexplicably rises among younger adults worldwide, a pivotal new study suggests an unsettling...
The Ideal Sleep Duration for Longevity Identified: Down to the Minute
Both sleep deprivation and oversleeping have long been linked to poor health outcomes, but a precise "sweet spot" for...
“Lose Belly Fat Now”: Could Your Waistline Be a Warning Sign for Parkinson’s?
Elevated blood pressure, an expanding waistline, and unexplained bouts of depression often occur together.
Why Young Colorectal Cancer Rates are Surging in Korea: The Paradox of “High-Quality” Protein
The common refrain "you have to eat meat to have strength" reflects a cultural sentiment in Korea that is anything but...
Screen Time Alert: Could Your Smartphone Be Raising Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?
New research suggests that young adults who spend six or more hours a day looking at screens—such as mobile phones and...
The End of the MRI? New Blood Test Tracks Brain Disease in Minutes
A new path has opened for patients with neurological conditions to monitor their disease progression through a simple...
The Hidden Cost of a Daily Drink: Why Even Moderate Alcohol May Build Visceral Fat
The long-standing belief that "one drink a day" is harmless—or even beneficial—is facing new scientific scrutiny.