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Menopausal hormone therapy may accelerate tau buildup in older women

A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers has found faster accumulation of tau-a key indicator of Alzheimer's disease-in the brains of women over the age of 70 who took menopausal hormone therapy (HT) more than a decade before.

5 Mar 2025

Oxytocin’s new role in delaying embryo development revealed

Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother-infant bonding, may have a newfound purpose in mammalian reproduction.

5 Mar 2025

Higher menopausal symptom burden linked to cognitive decline and behavioral impairments

Women who exhibit more menopausal symptoms are more likely to later have poorer cognitive function and mild behavioral impairments – both markers of dementia.

5 Mar 2025

Surgery first strategy could lead to better weight loss outcomes

Mass General Brigham researchers found that total weight loss did not increase for patients who took semaglutide before having weight loss surgery, suggesting that a surgery first strategy could lead to better outcomes.

5 Mar 2025

Insights into mechanosensitive aGPCRs and their role in biological processes and disease

This newly published analysis in Genes & Diseases sheds light on the crucial role of mechanosensitive adhesion G protein-coupled receptors (aGPCRs) in regulating biological processes and their implications in various diseases.

5 Mar 2025

Study sheds light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors in muscle regeneration and degeneration

A recent study has shed new light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) in muscle regeneration, fibrosis, and degeneration.

5 Mar 2025

Understanding the role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors in substance-use disorders

A recent study published in Engineering delves into the complex mechanisms of drug addiction, highlighting the crucial role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

5 Mar 2025

Exploring the relationship between non-coding RNAs and oxidative stress in cancer progression

A new review article published in Genes & Diseases explores the intricate relationship between non-coding RNAs and oxidative stress in cancer progression shedding new light on the mechanisms that drive tumor development.

5 Mar 2025

New drug VIP36 shows promise in treating pain without harmful side effects

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a medication that shows promise in treating acute and chronic pain.

5 Mar 2025

Patients with disabilities face disrespect from health care providers

Patients with disabilities are less likely to feel health care workers treat them respectfully, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

5 Mar 2025

Research debunks belief that e-cigarettes support smoking cessation

Researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and Moores Cancer Center at University of California San Diego have found that, among smokers in the United States, e-cigarette use does not increase smoking cessation and is actually associated with reduced tobacco abstinence.

5 Mar 2025

New approach to tau protein clearance offers hope for Alzheimer's treatment

USC Stem Cell scientists discover a new way to rid cells of toxic tau protein in a study involving mice and lab-grown human “mini-brains,” known as organoids.

5 Mar 2025

Study links environmental chemical exposures to faster biological aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 11, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Exposome-wide association study of environmental chemical exposures and epigenetic aging in the national health and nutrition examination survey."

5 Mar 2025

Exploring the role of subventricular zone in neural regeneration, neurodegenerative diseases

This recently published exploration into the subventricular zone (SVZ) highlights its critical role in neural regeneration, neurodegenerative diseases, and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

5 Mar 2025

Brown fat discovery could revolutionize aging and exercise performance

Rutgers Health researchers have made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay physically fit as they age.

5 Mar 2025

Survey reveals 31 million Americans borrowed billions to pay for healthcare

More than 31 million Americans (12%) report needing to borrow about $74 billion last year to pay for healthcare despite most having some form of health insurance, according to a new survey from West Health and Gallup.

5 Mar 2025

Research shows exercise and healthy eating reduce inflammation in postmenopausal women

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation.

5 Mar 2025

Study finds potential biomarker for joint inflammation in Crohn's disease

People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a potential biomarker, according to new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

5 Mar 2025

Early exposure to food allergens could prevent severe reactions in children

A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy concludes that exposing young children to small amounts of foods that they're allergic to is safer than avoiding the foods altogether, which could be very dangerous if accidental exposure occurs.

5 Mar 2025

Melatonin protects skeletal muscle from damage caused by "diabesity"

An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that melatonin, known for its ability to regulate the sleep/wake cycle, can restore the composition of muscle fibers and protect skeletal muscle from damage caused by obesity and type 2 diabetes, known as "diabesity".

5 Mar 2025