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Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells

Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are next-generation drugs that can treat disease by blocking the transfer of harmful messages from our genes.

16 Apr 2024

Pitt researchers uncover mechanisms behind uveal melanoma resistance

New research from the University of Pittsburgh explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before reinfusing them, can successfully treat this rare and aggressive cancer.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.

15 Apr 2024

Canada unlikely to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030, study finds

Canada will not reach the original World Health Organization's (WHO) target of eliminating the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030 and lags in comparison to other developed countries, a new study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo has found.

15 Apr 2024

NYU Langone achieves highest-quality kidney and lung transplant results in the U.S.

The NYU Langone Transplant Institute had the highest-quality kidney and lung transplant outcomes in the nation in 2023, according to federal quality data, while its heart and liver transplant programs reached new heights last year.

15 Apr 2024

Bio-Rad announces collaboration agreement with oncocyte to commercialize transplant monitoring with droplet digital PCR

Collaboration Aims to Provide Researchers Cutting-Edge Tools to Enable Transformational Monitoring of Key Biomarkers in Solid Tissue Transplants.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 15 Apr 2024

Study shows exercise can reverse age-related lipid accumulation

Scientists have discovered that a type of fat accumulates as tissue ages and that this accumulation can be reversed through exercise.

13 Apr 2024

Seafood is a potentially underestimated source of PFAS exposure, study shows

A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as "forever chemicals."

13 Apr 2024

Childhood verbal abuse costs global society $300 billion annually, study finds

Childhood verbal abuse by adults costs society an estimated $300 billion (£239 billion) a year globally, show findings presented at the first international conference on childhood verbal abuse, hosted by UCL, Words Matter and the World Health Organization (WHO).

13 Apr 2024

Restoring insulin sensitivity without TZD side effects

Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are a class of drug that can be used to treat type 2 diabetes by reversing insulin resistance, one of the main hallmarks of the disease.

13 Apr 2024

Study aims to explore the underlying causes of excessive alcohol production in overweight people

The microorganisms in the intestines of many overweight people produce alcohol to an increased extent, as Max Nieuwdorp, professor of Internal Medicine at Amsterdam UMC discovered a few years ago.

12 Apr 2024

Link between aldehydes and premature aging revealed

A team of researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has discovered that aldehydes are metabolic byproducts associated with premature aging.

12 Apr 2024

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Review investigates the health impacts of Cucumis and Momordica plants, emphasizing their potential in managing diabetes, inflammation, and cancer due to their rich bioactive compounds.

11 Apr 2024

Study shows daily glucose levels fluctuate more than we thought, challenging diabetes diagnosis

Study reveals significant fasting glucose variability in nondiabetic adults using continuous glucose monitoring, challenging current diabetes diagnosis criteria and emphasizing the need for multiple measurements to reduce misclassification.

11 Apr 2024

Tumor microbiomes offer new insights for enhancing cancer therapies

Comprehensive review reveals the significant impact of tumor-resident bacteria on metastatic cancer, showing how microbiome genomes influence tumor biology, immune system response, and treatment effectiveness. It lays the groundwork for utilizing bacteria-focused therapies to complement traditional cancer treatments.

11 Apr 2024

New sleep-enhancing nutraceutical blend falls short in clinical trial

Study investigates the impact of a unique nutraceutical blend, combining L-theanine with valerian, saffron, and lemon balm extracts, on improving sleep quality, finding no significant difference compared to a placebo in individuals experiencing poor sleep.

10 Apr 2024

UMH research reveals key role of immune protein in liver cirrhosis

The Department of Clinical Medicine at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) leads research on the immune system's role in advanced chronic liver disease.

10 Apr 2024

Novel immune cell therapy may be a promising strategy for combating HBV infection

Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes progressive liver problems, and eradication of the virus remains a formidable challenge.

10 Apr 2024

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

Three early-phase clinical studies presented by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancers, and specific molecularly selected tumors.

10 Apr 2024

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Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements

Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells

Pitt researchers uncover mechanisms behind uveal melanoma resistance

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

Canada unlikely to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030, study finds

NYU Langone achieves highest-quality kidney and lung transplant results in the U.S.

Bio-Rad announces collaboration agreement with oncocyte to commercialize transplant monitoring with droplet digital PCR

Study shows exercise can reverse age-related lipid accumulation

Seafood is a potentially underestimated source of PFAS exposure, study shows

Childhood verbal abuse costs global society $300 billion annually, study finds

Restoring insulin sensitivity without TZD side effects

Study aims to explore the underlying causes of excessive alcohol production in overweight people

Link between aldehydes and premature aging revealed

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Study shows daily glucose levels fluctuate more than we thought, challenging diabetes diagnosis

Tumor microbiomes offer new insights for enhancing cancer therapies

New sleep-enhancing nutraceutical blend falls short in clinical trial

UMH research reveals key role of immune protein in liver cirrhosis

Novel immune cell therapy may be a promising strategy for combating HBV infection

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

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