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Study reveals avocado may lower diabetes risk in women, not men

A recent study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that avocado consumption is associated with a reduced risk of diabetes in Mexican women, but not in men, highlighting potential gender-specific dietary benefits.

23 Apr 2024

Large-scale study identifies new approach to early Alzheimer's detection

Digital memory test and a blood sample - this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer's disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are part of the study that is now inviting participants to sign up. At least 3,000, preferably many more participants are needed for the study to be successful.

23 Apr 2024

Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine assesses whether individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to developing long COVID, analyzing a UK cohort to explore the prolonged impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this population.

22 Apr 2024

Waist circumference-to-height ratio strongly predicts fecal incontinence

Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S.

22 Apr 2024

Study shows atrial fibrillation more dangerous in younger population

Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people under the age of 65, is more dangerous in this increasingly younger population than previously thought, according to a new study published today in Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology and authored by physician-scientists at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute.

22 Apr 2024

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

A review in Current Research in Food Science explores how bioactive compounds in coffee, tea, and cocoa combat obesity by inhibiting white adipogenesis and promoting brown adipogenesis and lipolysis.

22 Apr 2024

Study uncovers aspirin's role in colorectal cancer development and progression

Long-term daily use of aspirin can help to prevent the development and progression of colorectal cancer, but the mechanisms involved have been unclear.

22 Apr 2024

Academic pressure linked to higher depression risk in teens

A study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health links academic achievement goals to increased risk of depression in adolescents, suggesting that the pressure to outperform peers may heighten depressive symptoms.

22 Apr 2024

Unveiling pancreatic mysteries: 3D imaging redefines islet cell distribution

Researchers at Umeå University have succeeded in imaging an entire human organ, a pancreas, in microscopic resolution.

22 Apr 2024

Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older mice

Researchers demonstrate that small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) from young mice plasma can reverse aging effects in older mice by enhancing mitochondrial function and energy metabolism.

22 Apr 2024

Breakthrough study reveals role of histone deacetylases in inflammatory bowel disease

In a scientific breakthrough, Mount Sinai researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) activate immune system cells linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory diseases.

22 Apr 2024

Gut bacteria manipulation may offer a promising approach to managing inflammatory bowel disease

A growing body of research suggests that manipulating gut bacteria may offer a promising approach to managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic and debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide.

22 Apr 2024

Enhancing follow-up care in colorectal cancer screening could reduce chances of malignancy

Screening for colorectal cancer presents a unique opportunity unavailable for most other types of cancers.

22 Apr 2024

New research identifies risk factors for dilated cardiomyopathy in genetic carriers

Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most frequent cause of heart failure in young people and is the leading cause of heart transplantation. In this disease, the heart enlarges and reduces its capacity to pump blood. People with dilated cardiomyopathy are at high risk for arrhythmias and sudden death.

22 Apr 2024

Exploring serine and glycine metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma

Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics?

The role of neighborhood-level disparities in determining shorter breast cancer-specific survival.

22 Apr 2024

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Study reveals avocado may lower diabetes risk in women, not men

Large-scale study identifies new approach to early Alzheimer's detection

Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID?

Waist circumference-to-height ratio strongly predicts fecal incontinence

Study shows atrial fibrillation more dangerous in younger population

Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain

Study uncovers aspirin's role in colorectal cancer development and progression

Academic pressure linked to higher depression risk in teens

Unveiling pancreatic mysteries: 3D imaging redefines islet cell distribution

Young mouse plasma found to reverse aging in older mice

Breakthrough study reveals role of histone deacetylases in inflammatory bowel disease

Gut bacteria manipulation may offer a promising approach to managing inflammatory bowel disease

Enhancing follow-up care in colorectal cancer screening could reduce chances of malignancy

New research identifies risk factors for dilated cardiomyopathy in genetic carriers

Exploring serine and glycine metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma

Ophthalmological method can be used to monitor neurodegeneration in Parkinson's patients

ChatGPT shows promise in automating data transfer for stroke treatment

Liver cells effectively serve as immune checkpoint regulating anti-cancer immunity

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024: Delving into burning issues about heart disease and much more

Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics?

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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