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Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people

The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in the March 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Mar 2024

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

The potential of COVID-19 booster vaccine products (antibodies) passed from mother to offspring through breastmilk.

7 Mar 2024

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

How an individual’s sleep duration and dietary habits are associated with their likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).

7 Mar 2024

Do you wear makeup while you exercise? New research reveals the effects on skin and pores

A new study reports the results of an intervention study on skin changes following the use of makeup while exercising on a treadmill.

7 Mar 2024

Study uncovers unexpected level of complexity hidden within neutrophils

In a study published in Cell on March 5, Prof. Zhang Xiaoming at the Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection (SIII) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Profs. Gao Qiang, Fan Jia and Yang Li at Fudan University have uncovered an unexpected level of complexity hidden within neutrophils, which were previously thought to be a relatively uniform population of short-lived immune cells.

6 Mar 2024

New insights into how viruses disrupt heart function and lead to sudden cardiac deaths

In a potentially game-changing development, scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have revealed a new understanding of sometimes fatal viral infections that affect the heart.

6 Mar 2024

Study finds lack of preventative care for children with sickle cell anemia

Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventative care that could help them stay healthier for longer, a Children's Hospital Los Angeles study found.

6 Mar 2024

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in children worldwide. A research team in which the University of Würzburg is involved wants to change this – and has now received substantial funding for its work.

6 Mar 2024

UAB study identifies new molecule for treating hypertension

Researchers at the UAB have carried out two revealing studies on TRPV2, a key ion channel in several cellular functions, which points to it as a possible new therapeutic target in the treatment of hypertension.

6 Mar 2024

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

An injectable hydrogel can mitigate damage to the right ventricle of the heart with chronic pressure overload, according to a new study published March 6 in Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Basic to Translational Science.

6 Mar 2024

Genetic study reveals insights into ancestry-associated differences in type 2 diabetes

The development and progression of type 2 diabetes are affected by numerous biological processes, such as the body's response to insulin, the health of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells, and the functioning of metabolic pathways.

6 Mar 2024

Study reveals link between blood amyloid levels and brain microstructure changes in Alzheimer's

New research published today suggests there is a link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid -; a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease -; and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI, findings that could lead to a new way to detect Alzheimer's earlier in people with no clinical signs.

6 Mar 2024

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

6 Mar 2024

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

A new approach to menopause that better prepares and supports women during midlife is needed – going beyond medical treatments, to empower women using high-quality information on symptoms and treatments, empathic clinical care and workplace adjustments as required, says a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.

6 Mar 2024

AvoMD partners with Mass General Brigham to develop inpatient emergency clinical care algorithms

Mass General Brigham, a leading integrated academic health care system, and the Healthcare Transformation Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital are proud to announce their collaboration with AvoMD, a digital clinical decision support platform that brings current medical evidence into the clinical workflow, to develop a series of inpatient emergency clinical care algorithms.

6 Mar 2024

Blood News and Research

Stroke risk linked to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people

COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals

Poor sleep increases diabetes risk regardless of healthy eating habits, study finds

Do you wear makeup while you exercise? New research reveals the effects on skin and pores

Study uncovers unexpected level of complexity hidden within neutrophils

New insights into how viruses disrupt heart function and lead to sudden cardiac deaths

Study finds lack of preventative care for children with sickle cell anemia

Research project receives 25 million U.S. dollars to develop drugs against childhood cancers

UAB study identifies new molecule for treating hypertension

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

Genetic study reveals insights into ancestry-associated differences in type 2 diabetes

Study reveals link between blood amyloid levels and brain microstructure changes in Alzheimer's

NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth

New approach needed to better prepare and support women during menopause transition, experts say

AvoMD partners with Mass General Brigham to develop inpatient emergency clinical care algorithms

ChatGPT outperforms Bing in providing information on home hypertension management

Thinking of switching to Quorn? It could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%

Even low levels of leisure-time physical activity can prevent stroke in the long term

The impact of sedentary behavior on the relationship between daily step counts and health outcomes

Human molecular adaptations to fasting: Insights from proteomic analysis

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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