Scientists uncover how support cells, once thought harmless, send damaging signals that weaken the heart Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing an enormous burden on healthcare systems. The disease occurs when the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently, leaving patients short of breath, fatigued, and at risk of life-threatening complications. For decades, scientists have focused on studying cardiomyocytes—the heart’s muscle cells responsible for pumping blood—believing…

European research team presents comprehensive review in Brain Medicine on tDCS, rTMS, and DBS for obsessive-compulsive disorder Lausanne, Switzerland – 28 October 2025. In a peer-reviewed article published today in Brain Medicine, a European research team presents a focused review of emerging neuromodulation techniques for treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The article, “Neuromodulation techniques in obsessive-compulsive disorder: Current state of the art,” examines how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS) are changing…

Lawsonia inermis, widely recognised as the source of henna dye used for colouring skin and fabrics, may soon have a life-saving medical application. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered that pigments derived from the plant could help combat liver fibrosis — a serious disease that leads to excessive scar tissue formation in the liver due to chronic injury. Understanding Liver Fibrosis Liver fibrosis occurs when prolonged liver damage — often from factors like alcohol abuse or unhealthy lifestyles —…

Study finds the molecule CCL5 is both protective and harmful, suggesting future drugs could target only its damaging effects Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. It is a common health concern that affects an estimated 8–16% of the global population, particularly among older adults. CKD can arise from various causes, including glomerulonephritis, a group of diseases that damage the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units…