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Tissue stiffening linked to disease progression in HER2-negative breast cancer

A study published in Clinical Cancer Research confirmed that tissue stiffening in the most common types of breast cancer, HER2-negative, can directly cause disease progression and metastasis, leading to detrimental outcomes for patients.

22 Oct 2024

New insights into melanoma metastasis reveal potential drug target

Investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered a defense mechanism that protects skin cancer cells from oxidative stress and helps them spread.

22 Oct 2024

Physical tests offer prognostic insights for lung cancer patients

A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians arrive at a prognosis and approach to treatment.

22 Oct 2024

Study highlights life-saving potential of access to effective obesity treatments

Expanding access to new, highly effective weight-loss medications could prevent more than 40,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to a new study led by researchers at Yale School of Public Health and the University of Florida.

22 Oct 2024

Caloric restriction extends mouse lifespan and health in new genetic study

Study examined the effects of caloric restriction (CR) and intermittent fasting (IF) on the health and lifespan of genetically diverse female mice, revealing that CR extended lifespan more significantly than IF. Genetic factors also played a role in how dietary restriction influenced aging and health.

22 Oct 2024

Elderberry juice boosts fat burning and gut health in overweight adults

A study found that anthocyanin-rich elderberry juice can improve gut microbiota, reduce blood glucose levels, and increase fat oxidation in overweight adults after just one week of consumption.

22 Oct 2024

Cutting off cancer cells' access to fats may enhance cancer therapy

Cutting off cancer cells' access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists.

22 Oct 2024

Ignite funding program supports innovative solutions for Canada's aging population

Today, the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest launched Ignite, its new funding program to support Canadian innovators designing solutions for older persons.

22 Oct 2024

Bilingualism linked to greater brain resilience in older adults

Bilingualism has long been known to have cognitive benefits for older adults. Research shows it helping delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease by up to five years compared to monolingual adults.

22 Oct 2024

New drug shows promise for motor neurone disease treatment

A pioneering study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences by researchers at Durham University has revealed promising results for a new treatment targeting motor neurone disease (MND).

22 Oct 2024

MRI can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery that can carry lifelong side effects, new research indicates.

22 Oct 2024

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from reduced carbohydrate intake

Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function allowing them to better manage their disease and possibly discontinue medication, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Oct 2024

Understanding the impact of psychological distress on life expectancy in Japan

The Japanese population is known for its longest life expectancy (LE) at birth. Extensive studies have been conducted on the physical health of the Japanese population, mainly on mortality outcomes.

22 Oct 2024

AI models match ophthalmologists in diagnosing infectious keratitis

Eye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide, as a new study finds that deep learning models showed similar levels of accuracy in identifying infection.

22 Oct 2024