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New drug GSM-15606 may guard against Alzheimer's risk from air pollution

A new study led by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shows how feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606 provided protection against air pollution-related increases in proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease.

12 Aug 2024

Study reveals high undiagnosed rates of mild cognitive impairment in rural West Michigan

Corewell Health™ and Michigan State University researchers are the first in the state to use de-identified electronic health records of more than 1.5 million patients to analyze incidence rates and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in rural and urban areas in West Michigan.

12 Aug 2024

New research highlights growing cancer burden for men and urgent need for global health equity

In an analysis of 30 cancer types among men, investigators uncovered substantial disparities in cancer cases and deaths by age and countries' economic status-;disparities that are projected to widen by 2050.

12 Aug 2024

Key insights on diagnosis and treatment of cardiac sarcomas

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Cardiac sarcomas, characterized by their rarity and aggressive nature, pose substantial diagnosis and treatment challenges.

12 Aug 2024

Study shows decline in sugar consumption among youth but levels remain above WHO guidelines

A high-sugar diet is seen as a risk factor for obesity and chronic illness.

12 Aug 2024

Type 2 diabetes hinders beta-amyloid clearance and may elevate Alzheimer's risk

People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other adverse cognitive health issues.

12 Aug 2024

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division of KERI is underway smoothly.

12 Aug 2024

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

Researchers assessed whether dendritic spine head diameter in the temporal cortex is a better predictor of episodic memory performance in older adults than synapse quantity, accounting for β amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and sex.

12 Aug 2024

Mare milk may be a feasible natural ingredient to prepare yogurt and probiotic ice creams

The suitability of mare milk in manufacturing yogurt-based and probiotic ice creams.

12 Aug 2024

Can how often you eat meat raise your risk of colorectal cancer?

Study shows that high processed meat intake significantly increases colorectal neoplasm risk, with effects equivalent to a 19 percentile increase in genetic risk scores, while red meat consumption shows no significant association.

11 Aug 2024

COVID-19 drops to 10th leading cause of death as U.S. mortality rates fall in 2023

Provisional 2023 U.S. mortality data show COVID-19 as the 10th leading cause of death, with the highest overall mortality rates among non-Hispanic Black individuals.

11 Aug 2024

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

Study developed a proteomic age clock using plasma proteins to accurately predict biological age and associated health risks, offering a robust tool for forecasting age-related diseases and mortality.

11 Aug 2024

Brain circuits connecting stress to gut bacteria reveal new pathways for immune regulation

Researchers have discovered a brain-gut circuit that links stress to changes in gut bacteria, revealing that emotional states can directly influence immune function through the duodenal glands.

11 Aug 2024

Can a text message program help teens quit vaping?

Study demonstrates that a text message-based program significantly boosts quitting rates among teenage vapers, achieving a 35% higher cessation rate compared to controls.

11 Aug 2024

Deep learning model rivals radiologists in detecting prostate cancer on MRI

Researchers assess the power of a fully automated deep learning model to identify of clinically significant prostate cancer.

11 Aug 2024

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Study finds that combining caloric restriction with psychological interventions significantly alters the gut microbiome and improves stress-related mental health in women.

11 Aug 2024

Prenatal BPA exposure tied to autism risk in boys

Study reveals that prenatal exposure to BPA disrupts aromatase activity in male brains, potentially leading to autism-like symptoms. Treatment with 10-HDA shows promise in reversing these effects.

11 Aug 2024

Salpingectomy during sterilization can be a safe option to reduce ovarian cancer risk

Women whose Fallopian tubes are removed during sterilization via laparoscopy have only marginally more surgical complications than those whose tubes are simply cut, a study shows.

11 Aug 2024

ATP regulation in ClC-3 exchangers linked to neurodegenerative diseases, study reveals

Researchers structurally analyzed adenine nucleotide control and neurodegenerative diseases in ClC-3 exchangers.

11 Aug 2024

Study reveals how physical health impacts mental health via brain pathways

Multiple biological pathways involving organs and the brain play a key part in physical and mental health, according to a new study from UCL, the University of Melbourne and the University of Cambridge.

9 Aug 2024

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New drug GSM-15606 may guard against Alzheimer's risk from air pollution

Study reveals high undiagnosed rates of mild cognitive impairment in rural West Michigan

New research highlights growing cancer burden for men and urgent need for global health equity

Key insights on diagnosis and treatment of cardiac sarcomas

Study shows decline in sugar consumption among youth but levels remain above WHO guidelines

Type 2 diabetes hinders beta-amyloid clearance and may elevate Alzheimer's risk

KERI's transcranial random noise stimulation shows promise for metabolic syndrome treatment

New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia

Mare milk may be a feasible natural ingredient to prepare yogurt and probiotic ice creams

Can how often you eat meat raise your risk of colorectal cancer?

COVID-19 drops to 10th leading cause of death as U.S. mortality rates fall in 2023

New proteomic clock predicts biological age and major health risks across diverse populations

Brain circuits connecting stress to gut bacteria reveal new pathways for immune regulation

Can a text message program help teens quit vaping?

Deep learning model rivals radiologists in detecting prostate cancer on MRI

Calorie restriction and therapy combo reshapes gut microbiome, boosts mental health in women

Prenatal BPA exposure tied to autism risk in boys

Salpingectomy during sterilization can be a safe option to reduce ovarian cancer risk

ATP regulation in ClC-3 exchangers linked to neurodegenerative diseases, study reveals

Study reveals how physical health impacts mental health via brain pathways

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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