Lysosomes are the recycling centers of human cells. Larger molecules are broken down inside the membrane-enclosed vesicles. Malfunctions can lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s.
Category: 8. Health
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Ion channel offers promising avenue for new Parkinson's drugs
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1 in 5 people say losing their pet was worse than losing a person
For one in five people, losing a pet has been more distressing than losing a human loved one. New research has revealed that 21% of those who experienced both types of bereavement found their pet’s death harder to bear.
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Regular aerobic exercise may slow brain aging in midlife, study finds
Caring for your brain is a lifelong journey—and new research from the AdventHealth Research Institute offers hopeful news. A simple, steady exercise routine may help your brain stay biologically younger, supporting clearer thinking, stronger…
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Plentiful, affordable, healthy food: Does your grocery store measure up?
At a time of growing food insecurity, a Canadian research team has created a new instrument for determining how plentiful, affordable and healthy the food sold in grocery stores is.
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Asthma-related depression may be biologically distinct from primary depression
Researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan and collaborating institutions have found that adults with asthma who experience symptoms of depression have elevated blood levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. This…
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New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases across the US and Canada
After a sharp uptick in flu cases in mid-December 2025, flu activity across the U.S. and Canada remains high.
Although cases are trending downward in Canada as of Jan. 9, 2026, the season has yet to peak in the U.S., according to data from…
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Decline in U.S. nursing home capacity since COVID-19: Rural areas hit hardest
Though the U.S. population is aging, nursing home capacity has declined nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine this week, one quarter of U.S. counties experienced declines of 15% or…
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Dual therapy shows promise for childhood brain cancer
Researchers at the Children’s Cancer Institute and UNSW Sydney have tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies. They found using the two treatments together may work better than using either on…
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Focus on exercise and diet after retirement, say experts
A new South Australian study has found little change in most people’s diet and exercise after retirement—pointing to the need for positive lifestyle choices during your working life to maximize long-term health outcomes.
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Q&A: When it comes to health care, how can AI help—or hurt—patients?
OpenAI recently introduced ChatGPT Health, “a dedicated experience in ChatGPT designed for health and wellness,” as a response to the millions of people who ask ChatGPT a health care-related question every day, the company said.
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