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Astrocytes found to play pivotal role in epileptic neuronal hyperactivity

Epilepsy, where patients suffer from unexpected seizures, affects roughly 1% of the population. These seizures often involve repetitive and excessive neuronal firing, with the trigger behind this still poorly understood.

22 Apr 2024

Mitochondrial depletion in axons linked to protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified how proteins collect abnormally in neurons, a feature of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

22 Apr 2024

Innovative shoe insole technology mitigates the risk of diabetic foot ulcers

Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.

22 Apr 2024

Insightful review explores alcohol-related liver cancer pathogenesis

While heavy drinking is a well-established risk factor for liver cancer, the specific mechanisms by which alcohol contributes to A-HCC remain unclear.

22 Apr 2024

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

For the roughly 1.5 million Americans per year who survive a traumatic brain injury, health outcomes vary widely.

22 Apr 2024

Engineered peptides show promise in cancer immunotherapy

In a new study published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have designed a new method for developing immunotherapy drugs using engineered peptides to elicit a natural immune response inside the body.

22 Apr 2024

Study reveals higher risk of low birth weight in babies born to active-duty servicewomen

The prevalence of preterm labor (PTL), low birth weight (LBW), preterm delivery (PTD), and stillbirth among active-duty servicewomen (ADSW).

22 Apr 2024

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), UC San Francisco scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the disease.

22 Apr 2024

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Study compares the effects of traditional versus commercial Korean Doenjang on menopausal symptoms, finding that traditional variants with high beneficial microorganisms are more effective in reducing these symptoms and improving cardiovascular and gut health.

21 Apr 2024

Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China

Researchers at eBioMedicine project that climate change will significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in China, with human-induced warming potentially causing up to 90% of heat-related CVD deaths by 2090.

21 Apr 2024

Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complications

Study shows an increasing lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant associated risks of heart failure and stroke across two decades.

21 Apr 2024

Childhood trauma linked to higher rates of somatic symptoms, study finds

Study explored the relationship between traumatic events and somatic symptoms among children and adolescents, finding a significant increase in somatic complaints such as stomach pain and headaches in those diagnosed with PTSD, particularly among those experiencing multiple traumas.

21 Apr 2024

Cruciferous vegetables may offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease management

Study evaluates the role of cruciferous vegetables and their bioactive components in mitigating inflammatory bowel disease through in vitro, in vivo, and preliminary clinical investigations, suggesting a promising therapeutic avenue.

21 Apr 2024

Monoclonal antibody Prasinezumab shows promise in slowing rapid Parkinson's progression

A recent study in Nature Medicine evaluated the efficacy of prasinezumab, a monoclonal antibody, in slowing the progression of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease patients with rapidly progressing forms, using phase II clinical trial data.

19 Apr 2024

New insights to optimize telehealth for diabetes care

Grocery stores, airports and beaches aren't great places to have telehealth visits with your endocrinologist.

18 Apr 2024

Dietary treatments outperform medications for IBS management

Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

18 Apr 2024

Rice University bioengineers receive $1.4M to combat osteoarthritis

Bioengineers at Rice University have been awarded $1.4 million as part of a multi-center consortium funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop strategies for reversing the effects of osteoarthritis.

18 Apr 2024

Research highlights urgent need to address cancer inequities in older adults

A systemic review of the current body of research shows that investigators have inadequately addressed the intersection of aging, health disparities, and cancer outcomes among older adults.

18 Apr 2024

Cognitively stimulating jobs in midlife linked to lower dementia risk

People with a history of cognitively stimulating occupations during their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia after age 70, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging Center, and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

18 Apr 2024

Mental health disorders overwhelmingly common in people experiencing homelessness

Health-care professionals who work with people experiencing homelessness know many of the people may also be living with a mental health disorder.

18 Apr 2024

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Astrocytes found to play pivotal role in epileptic neuronal hyperactivity

Mitochondrial depletion in axons linked to protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases

Innovative shoe insole technology mitigates the risk of diabetic foot ulcers

Insightful review explores alcohol-related liver cancer pathogenesis

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

Engineered peptides show promise in cancer immunotherapy

Study reveals higher risk of low birth weight in babies born to active-duty servicewomen

Blood test may predict MS development, UCSF research reveals

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China

Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complications

Childhood trauma linked to higher rates of somatic symptoms, study finds

Cruciferous vegetables may offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease management

Monoclonal antibody Prasinezumab shows promise in slowing rapid Parkinson's progression

New insights to optimize telehealth for diabetes care

Dietary treatments outperform medications for IBS management

Rice University bioengineers receive $1.4M to combat osteoarthritis

Research highlights urgent need to address cancer inequities in older adults

Cognitively stimulating jobs in midlife linked to lower dementia risk

Mental health disorders overwhelmingly common in people experiencing homelessness

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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