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American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Existing research shows certain types of migraines can increase the risk of stroke, and there is growing evidence that they may also lead to other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 Jul 2023

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Plant-based "meat" and "dairy" products may be popular, but they're not the only environmentally friendly meat alternatives.

26 Jul 2023

Researchers create "synthetic embryos" from bovine pluripotent stem cells

An article published in the journal Cell Stem Cell describes the first scientific study to develop blastoids – "synthetic embryos", as they were initially (and incorrectly) called – from bovine pluripotent stem cells (PSCs).

26 Jul 2023

Static isometric exercises most effective for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Static isometric exercises—the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks—are best for lowering blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence from clinical trials, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

26 Jul 2023

Study highlights advantages of syphilis self-testing: convenience, privacy, and rapid results

Researchers performed a meta-analysis on the utility of syphilis self-testing (SST).

26 Jul 2023

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing.

26 Jul 2023

Effects of turmeric supplementation in individuals with metabolic syndrome and diabetes

Study evaluated the effects of turmeric supplementation on glucose metabolism in patients with metabolic syndrome.

26 Jul 2023

Desert olive tree pearls may alleviate cognitive problems in middle-aged and older adults

Study investigated the significant effects of desert olive tree pearls (DOTPs) on the cognitive function.

26 Jul 2023

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

Researchers reported the link between aging, cancer, and epigenomic changes.

26 Jul 2023

STEMCELL Technologies celebrates 30 years with unprecedented annual growth

STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is marking its 30th year of accelerating research into cancer and other diseases by celebrating its culture of collaboration, curiosity, and discovery.

26 Jul 2023

A novel pharmacology modeling approach to monitor acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment

This research paper published in Scientific Reports developed pharmacokinetic (PK) pharmacodynamic (PD) models of maintenance therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

26 Jul 2023

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Researchers evaluate the impact of tumor-derived GDF-15 on responses to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.

26 Jul 2023

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Childhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement by experts on heart disease and childhood obesity published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1

26 Jul 2023

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Associated with poorer mental health outcomes and reduced quality of life, obesity is on the rise in the United States. Currently, more than 30% of American adults are classified as obese.

25 Jul 2023

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to skip school. So, ensuring they have access to menstrual products is critical.

25 Jul 2023

Brazilian researchers identify new way to stop excessive inflammation in COVID-19

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have identified a new class of molecules capable of stopping the excessive inflammation typical of the severe form of COVID-19 without impairing the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease.

25 Jul 2023

Postpartum counseling is key to reducing long-term risk of heart disease in women

Despite having risk factors for heart disease, only 60% of women reported receiving counseling on optimizing their heart health, which includes healthy eating, exercise and losing weight gained during pregnancy at their six-week postpartum visit between 2016 and 2020, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

25 Jul 2023

New technique improves bone regeneration in rats

Although bones have the ability to regenerate and repair themselves, they are generally unable to do so when the injury is larger than a small break or chip.

25 Jul 2023

UVA researchers discover key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging.

25 Jul 2023

$3 million NIH grant awarded to investigate the connections between maternal BMI and childhood obesity

Researchers at Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health received a $3 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases within the National Institutes of Health to study the connections between maternal body mass index, or BMI, and childhood obesity.

25 Jul 2023

Blood News and Research

American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Mealworm protein slows weight gain and improves metabolic health in mice

Researchers create "synthetic embryos" from bovine pluripotent stem cells

Static isometric exercises most effective for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Study highlights advantages of syphilis self-testing: convenience, privacy, and rapid results

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Effects of turmeric supplementation in individuals with metabolic syndrome and diabetes

Desert olive tree pearls may alleviate cognitive problems in middle-aged and older adults

Can epigenetic changes explain the strong link between age and cancer?

STEMCELL Technologies celebrates 30 years with unprecedented annual growth

A novel pharmacology modeling approach to monitor acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Tackling obesity in children with heart disease

Secretion of more immune protein protects females against obesity

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Brazilian researchers identify new way to stop excessive inflammation in COVID-19

Postpartum counseling is key to reducing long-term risk of heart disease in women

New technique improves bone regeneration in rats

UVA researchers discover key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging

$3 million NIH grant awarded to investigate the connections between maternal BMI and childhood obesity

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