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Global study explores the connection between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk

Researchers evaluate the association between the consumption of unprocessed red meat, processed meat, and poultry, and type 2 diabetes.

6 Sep 2024

Study reveals how sex hormones regulate immune system functions

Findings indicate that testosterone therapy in trans men alters immune system responses, suggesting implications for disease susceptibility and treatment.

6 Sep 2024

Depression has a consistent mark in the brain even when symptoms are absent

Persistent salience network growth in depression highlights neurobiological changes, offering potential insights into mood-state shifts and treatment responses.

6 Sep 2024

Phone use at night worsens sleep and mental health in kids, especially cyberbullying victims

The impact of nighttime phone use on sleep and mental health is significant, with cyberbullying intensifying psychological distress in children and adolescents.

6 Sep 2024

Study finds correlation between light pollution and Alzheimer's Disease

In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. Undisrupted light, however, comes with ecological, behavioral, and health consequences.

6 Sep 2024

The impact of microgravity on cancer development and treatment

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is honored to announce its selection for a pioneering cancer research project that will take place aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The project, one of only five chosen through a competitive solicitation by the ISS National Lab in partnership with NASA, aims to explore the effects of microgravity on cancer development and treatment.

6 Sep 2024

Arthritis medications could reverse COVID lung damage

Arthritis drugs already available for prescription have the potential to halt lingering lung problems that can last months or years after COVID-19 infections, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai suggests.

6 Sep 2024

Fermented foods' health impacts analyzed in groundbreaking European study

Review evaluates the health benefits and risks of fermented foods using a systematic approach, setting a foundation for future studies on their role in nutrition and public health.

6 Sep 2024

Cancer drug offers life-changing results for severe lupus patient

The team at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin is astounded by the huge improvement seen in a female patient with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) after being treated with the cancer medication teclistamab. Not long ago, the 23-year-old was wheelchair-bound due to the autoimmune disease.

6 Sep 2024

FDA set to regulate arsenic and cadmium in baby food

Rice and spinach are staples for babies' and young children's diets, but toxic metals and metalloids found in those foods can cause severe health impacts.

6 Sep 2024

Early cholesterol spikes fuel atherosclerosis by altering macrophages

Early intermittent hyperlipidemia significantly accelerates atherosclerosis by disrupting macrophage function, highlighting the need for early cholesterol management.

6 Sep 2024

New RNA therapy offers hope for mental health

Scientists at Cognigenics have made a significant advance in the field of neuroscience and mental health treatment. Their groundbreaking research, published in Genomic Psychiatry, demonstrates that a new RNA-based therapy called COG-201 can enhance memory and reduce anxiety in animal models.

6 Sep 2024

New evidence supports continuous infusion for GI cancers

New research just published online by JNCCN-; Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that for many commonly used treatment regimens targeting metastatic gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, such as FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, or FOLFIRINOX, it is possible to administer 5-FU solely through continuous infusion, minus the bolus (quick-delivery via intravenous push) component, without negatively affecting patient outcomes.

6 Sep 2024

Scientists reveal how DNA methylation drives astrocytes to become stem cells, unlocking new potential for brain repair

Researchers have discovered that DNA methylation is crucial for reprogramming astrocytes into stem cells in the adult mouse brain, especially after ischemic injury, with potential implications for regenerative medicine.

6 Sep 2024

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency.

6 Sep 2024

Hypertonic saline speeds recovery from colds

Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a study that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria. They can also reduce the onward transmission of colds to family members.

6 Sep 2024

Study links monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis to elevated melanoma risk

About 8 to 10 million Americans over age 40 have an overabundance of cloned white blood cells, or lymphocytes, that hamper their immune systems.

5 Sep 2024

Researchers make breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer

Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center for the Mountain West, have made a significant breakthrough in predicting the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a particularly aggressive disease.

5 Sep 2024

New immune cell 'atlas' may aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases

Researchers at The University of Queensland are developing a comprehensive pediatric immune cell 'atlas' to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

5 Sep 2024