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Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) – conditions marked by high blood pressure during pregnancy – are more likely to have abnormalities in their heart structure and function decades later when compared with women without a history of HDP, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study.

4 Dec 2023

Desperate families search for affordable home care

It's a good day when Frank Lee, a retired chef, can slip out to the hardware store, fairly confident that his wife, Robin, is in the hands of reliable help. He spends nearly every hour of every day anxiously overseeing her care at their home on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina.

4 Dec 2023

UK Biobank unveils world's largest genetic data set

In a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank has today [Thursday 30 November] unveiled incredible new data from whole genome sequencing of its half a million participants.

4 Dec 2023

New technique developed to rapidly detect genetic changes in malaria parasites

Scientists have developed a technique to rapidly and reliably detect genetic changes in malaria parasites in Ghana, using just a gaming laptop and portable MinION sequencer from Oxford Nanopore.

4 Dec 2023

Heart Foundation applauds new vaping reforms to curb e-cigarette use in Australia

The Heart Foundation has welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment to new vaping reforms designed to curb e-cigarette use in Australia.

4 Dec 2023

Weight loss leads to dynamical changes in brain function and gut microbiome

Worldwide, more than one billion people are obese. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But permanently losing weight isn’t easy: complex interactions between body systems such as gut physiology, hormones, and the brain are known to work against it. One method for weight loss is intermittent energy restriction (IER), where days of relative fasting alternate with days of eating normally.

4 Dec 2023

IU researchers uncover novel mechanism of pathogen entry into cells

Similar to a burglar breaking a window to get into a house, Indiana University researchers have discovered a previously unknown process by which pathogens enter a cell with physical force, breaching the body's immune defenses that prevent infection.

1 Dec 2023

Scientists unlock secrets of preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a mysterious condition that occurs in about one of 10 pregnancies without any early warning signs.

1 Dec 2023

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people aged 50 to 80.

1 Dec 2023

Combining AI, ctDNA, and histopathology for improved treatment stratification in colorectal cancer

Combining artificial intelligence-generated digital pathology tools, conventional histopathological assessment and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis can improve treatment stratification of patients with colorectal cancer after surgery.

1 Dec 2023

Fitness video games may misrepresent exercise intensity for people with diabetes

The authors of a new study are warning people with type-1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.

1 Dec 2023

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance.

1 Dec 2023

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

As the use of wearable technology grows, smart watches are marketed across the globe to consumers as a way to monitor health.

1 Dec 2023

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

The associations of principal dietary patterns with metabolic risk factors in adults from Northwest Ethiopia.

1 Dec 2023

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Bill Eisenman has always fished. "Growing up, we ate whatever we caught — catfish, carp, freshwater drum," he said. "That was the only real source of fish in our diet as a family, and we ate a lot of it."

1 Dec 2023

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

The risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.

1 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

The Flexible, Robust, Equipment-free Microfluidic (FREM) platform for malaria screening and Plasmodium species genotyping.

1 Dec 2023

Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively impact both gut and host health by modulating markers linked to obesity and disease, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

30 Nov 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

Machine learning model predicts brain health improvements based on neural biomarkers

As part of its ongoing quest to advance better brain health and performance, new research led by Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas investigated neural biomarkers associated with improvements on a brain health index.

30 Nov 2023

Blood News and Research

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Desperate families search for affordable home care

UK Biobank unveils world's largest genetic data set

New technique developed to rapidly detect genetic changes in malaria parasites

Heart Foundation applauds new vaping reforms to curb e-cigarette use in Australia

Weight loss leads to dynamical changes in brain function and gut microbiome

IU researchers uncover novel mechanism of pathogen entry into cells

Scientists unlock secrets of preeclampsia

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Combining AI, ctDNA, and histopathology for improved treatment stratification in colorectal cancer

Fitness video games may misrepresent exercise intensity for people with diabetes

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Machine learning model predicts brain health improvements based on neural biomarkers

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

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