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Experimental drug shows promise in restoring memory in Alzheimer's model

A paradigm-shifting study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows an experimental drug, GL-II-73, has the potential to restore memory and cognitive function in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.

4 Feb 2025

Scientists identify brain inflammation prevention as key to Alzheimer's treatment

Scientists from DZNE, University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn provide new evidence that preventing brain inflammation is a promising approach for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

4 Feb 2025

Research uncovers enzyme essential for maintaining heart health

A new study has identified an enzyme that plays an important role in breaking down unneeded or damaged proteins in the heart – an important process for maintaining heart health.

4 Feb 2025

Acoustic voice signals aid in identifying comorbid anxiety and depression

It's no secret that there is a mental health crisis in the United States. As of 2021, 8.3% adults had major depressive disorder (MDD) and 19.1% had anxiety disorders (AD), and the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these statistics.

4 Feb 2025

New NSF award supports study of arrhythmias in diseased hearts

Cardiovascular disease affects nearly half of the adults in the United States, posing a significant public health challenge.

4 Feb 2025

UCLA Health receives $1.72 million grant to advance brain tumor research and training

Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have been awarded a $1.72 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the Neuro-Oncology Translational Research Training Program, an initiative designed to train the next generation of brain tumor scientists and physician-scientists.

4 Feb 2025

International trial aims to prevent Alzheimer’s in high-risk young adults

The first participants in an international clinical trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer's disease in young adults at high risk of the disease have been enrolled.

4 Feb 2025

Study identifies most effective CBT components for treating ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention and control impulses.

4 Feb 2025

SARS-CoV-2 infection linked to rapid plaque growth in coronary arteries

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Feb 2025

New insights into PTSD's genetic architecture unveiled by Dr. Kerry Ressler

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Dr. Kerry Ressler, Chief Scientific Officer at McLean Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, unveils groundbreaking advances in understanding the neurobiological basis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related anxiety conditions.

4 Feb 2025

Asthma and antibiotic use increase the likelihood of revision sinus surgery

The probability of revision sinus surgery including the removal of nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery. However, higher age was not a predictor of revision surgery, according to a new study.

4 Feb 2025

NTU spin-off teams up with Osler Group to offer early dementia detection tool

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) spin-off company Gray Matter Solutions is partnering with Osler Group, a premium health and wellness organization in Singapore, to offer a new screening tool that detects mild cognitive impairment (MCI) - the early stage before dementia - efficiently and affordably using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

4 Feb 2025

Yo-yo dieting found to harm kidney health in type 1 diabetes patients

Body-weight cycling (also known as yo-yo dieting) has been shown to significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, regardless of body mass index (BMI) and other traditional risk factors, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

4 Feb 2025

Engineered fat cells starve tumors and prevent cancer growth

Scientists transformed energy-storing white fat cells into calorie-burning 'beige' fat. Once implanted, they outcompeted tumors for resources, beating back five different types of cancer in lab experiments.

4 Feb 2025

Blocking a protein could halt the growth of fast-growing cancers

Preventing the cell's protein factories from making the notorious cancer-causing protein MYC could stop out-of-control tumors.

4 Feb 2025

New gene therapy shows promise for lifelong treatment of hypophosphatasia

For the last 10 years, the only effective treatment for hypophosphatasia (HPP) has been an enzyme replacement therapy that must be delivered by injection three-to-six times each week.

4 Feb 2025

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased obesity risk in preschoolers

Ultraprocessed food consumption in preschoolers is associated with increased body fat, particularly in boys, underscoring the importance of nutrition education.

4 Feb 2025

Staying social may delay dementia by 5 years

Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections for brain health in older adults.

4 Feb 2025

Teens who eat more ultra-processed foods score lower in school

A study of 800 Spanish adolescents links ultra-processed food intake to lower academic performance, emphasizing diet quality's role in educational success.

4 Feb 2025

Study finds global underuse of medications for cardiovascular disease prevention

Secondary prevention medications for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are underused globally and additional strategies to increase their use are needed to improve CVD management and reduce premature mortality rates, according to study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

4 Feb 2025