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Study finds link between healthy diet with less sugar and younger biological age

Researchers at UC San Francisco have found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially one without much added sugar, and having a younger biological age at the cellular level.

29 Jul 2024

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

With bird flu virus detected in cow's milk, U.S. health authorities have warned the public against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, and have reiterated a general warning that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can make you sick.

29 Jul 2024

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

β-Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and severe anemia.

29 Jul 2024

Evaluating renal dysfunction as a risk factor for sudden cardiac death

Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) having a compromised blood supply, are at greater risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

29 Jul 2024

PUFA metabolites in umbilical cord blood may predict autism spectrum disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects learning capability and social behavior of people.

29 Jul 2024

SARS-CoV-2 detected in common wildlife species

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to Virginia Tech research published Monday (July 29, 2024) in Nature Communications.

29 Jul 2024

Wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings

A research team led by UC San Diego has, for the first time, shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings.

29 Jul 2024

Study suggests lifetime selection biases skew positive health claims in alcohol research

Researchers identified and tested study characteristics that may bias estimates of all-cause mortality risk associated with low-volume alcohol consumption using theory and evidence.

29 Jul 2024

Overcoming cancer relapse with CAR-Enhancer therapy

Even as they have revolutionized the treatment of certain forms of cancer, CAR T-cell therapies have been shadowed by a significant limitation: many patients, including those whose cancer goes into full remission, eventually relapse. In a new study, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers report on a technique with the potential to eliminate that problem.

29 Jul 2024

New study reveals how colorectal cancer cells establish liver metastases

Researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered how colorectal cancer cells colonize the liver. Their findings could open up new ways to suppress this process in the future.

29 Jul 2024

Pharmacist cautions against self-medicating with ozempic for dementia risk reduction

“According to the latest figures released by the NHS, dementia diagnosis is at a record high in England.

29 Jul 2024

Researchers to trial ground-breaking screening test for pre-eclampsia

Researchers are to trial a ground-breaking screening test for pre-eclampsia, a potentially life-threatening condition affecting pregnant women and their unborn babies.

29 Jul 2024

Amber alert issued as NHS faces critical shortage of O type blood

A perfect storm of increased demand of O type blood from hospitals following the recent cyber attack which has impacted London hospitals and reduced collections due to high levels of unfilled appointments at donor centers in town and city centers, has caused stocks of blood to drop to unprecedentedly low levels.

29 Jul 2024

Rising obesity blamed for increased pregnancy hypertension in Canada

In Canada, rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) have increased, but the good news is there has been a decline in some related health conditions, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231547.

29 Jul 2024

Researchers develop tool to predict neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest

Osaka Metropolitan University When it comes to treating cardiac arrest, acting quickly can mean the difference between life and death.

29 Jul 2024

GLP-1-based polyagonists: A promising weight loss alternative to bariatric surgery

Researchers highlight the unprecedented success of GLP-1-based multi-receptor drugs in achieving substantial weight loss and improved health outcomes, potentially replacing bariatric surgery for obesity treatment.

28 Jul 2024

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

In a recent review, researchers explored advances in molecular nutrition, focusing on pharmaceutical and dietary interventions for energy balance and their interactions with the gut microbiome. They also discussed emerging dietary patterns and the implications of microbiome research on nutrition.

28 Jul 2024

Eight-week vegan diet linked to epigenetic age reduction in identical twins

Eating a vegan diet for eight weeks is associated with reductions in biological age estimations based on levels of DNA methylation -; a type of chemical modification of DNA (known as an epigenetic modification) that alters gene expression but not DNA itself.

28 Jul 2024

Impact of evidence-based information on women's decisions about anti-Mullerian hormone testing

Researchers in Australia have found that when women are given accurate information about a test that indicates the number of eggs in their ovaries, they have less interest in taking the test compared to women who viewed information available online.

28 Jul 2024

Exploring alemtuzumab in reduced-toxicity conditioning for Asian patients with inborn errors of immunity

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a commonly used curative therapy for individuals with inborn errors of immunity (IEI).

28 Jul 2024

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Blood News and Research

Study finds link between healthy diet with less sugar and younger biological age

Health authorities warn about bird flu risks in raw milk and undercooked foods

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

Evaluating renal dysfunction as a risk factor for sudden cardiac death

PUFA metabolites in umbilical cord blood may predict autism spectrum disorder

SARS-CoV-2 detected in common wildlife species

Wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings

Study suggests lifetime selection biases skew positive health claims in alcohol research

Overcoming cancer relapse with CAR-Enhancer therapy

New study reveals how colorectal cancer cells establish liver metastases

Pharmacist cautions against self-medicating with ozempic for dementia risk reduction

Researchers to trial ground-breaking screening test for pre-eclampsia

Amber alert issued as NHS faces critical shortage of O type blood

Rising obesity blamed for increased pregnancy hypertension in Canada

Researchers develop tool to predict neurological outcomes after cardiac arrest

GLP-1-based polyagonists: A promising weight loss alternative to bariatric surgery

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

Eight-week vegan diet linked to epigenetic age reduction in identical twins

Impact of evidence-based information on women's decisions about anti-Mullerian hormone testing

Exploring alemtuzumab in reduced-toxicity conditioning for Asian patients with inborn errors of immunity

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

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