Health Curiosities

New biomarkers detected in cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy

New biomarkers detected in cerebrospinal ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a new technology that allows live recognition of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), using protein analysis in patients' cerebrospinal fluid.

Studying the height of the body throughout history: what the growth of human height reveals to us about health and nutrition in past centuries

Studying the height of the body throughout ...

Body height as an indicator of health and development throughout history reveals a lot about the diet and living conditions of our ancestors. Exploring changes in people's average height provides insights into advances in medicine, food quality, and living standards over the past two centuries.

Scientists at the University of California discover a way to turn white fat cells into beige to fight obesity

Scientists at the University of California ...

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have discovered a method of converting white fat cells into beige, which burn calories and maintain body temperature, opening up opportunities for new weight loss drugs.

How various activities and occupations affect lung health through pollutants and allergens

How various activities and occupations affect ...

Our lungs are exposed to various contaminants and allergens on a daily basis that can cause serious respiratory diseases. From urban pollution to hobbies like keeping birds, many activities affect lung health.