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Neurosteroids may provide help for depression

When simple antidepressants fail, there is despair – and hope in science. Today, millions of people with severe depression have...

One molecule – two actions for sleep

As you read this, your brain already knows when it’s time to sleep – and when to wake up. Scientists...

Seed oils help heart and blood vessels

A new study has found: the higher the level of linoleic acid in the blood, the lower the risk of...

Coffee affects the brain in sleep

We used to think that coffee helps us wake up and focus, but its effects don’t end with dawn. Scientists...

Mitochondria linked to the ageing process

Scientists from Imperial College London have discovered that mitochondria – the “energy stations” of our cells – accumulate hidden mutations...

The seasons govern our sleep and moods

You may be surprised, but our bodies still live in the rhythm of the changing seasons, despite all the modern...

Gut bacteria affect vascular ageing and heart health

Our body’s internal inhabitants – bacteria – have a much bigger impact than we tend to think. A new study...

Key to protecting blood vessels with biomarkers found

Canadian doctors have made a breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic renal failure. They have managed to identify...

X chromosome leads to age-related diseases in women

German biologists have discovered an unexpected process that may explain why women get sick differently than men – as they...