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New research explores hidden health risks of hereditary hemochromatosis

A study links undetected diabetes in hemochromatosis patients to increased mortality, highlighting the need for early detection and revised clinical guidelines.

11 Dec 2024

Study highlights disparities in stroke costs across healthcare services in Latin America

This study assesses acute ischemic stroke costs in Latin America, revealing treatment variations and economic challenges that impact healthcare accessibility.

11 Dec 2024

Study reveals gut microbiome’s person-specific role in glycemic sensitivity

Research reveals how individual gut microbiota responses to high-carbohydrate diets influence glycemic sensitivity, paving the way for personalized nutrition.

11 Dec 2024

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness improves cognitive function in older age

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in older age is linked to the preservation of several core aspects of cognitive ability that are vulnerable to age-related decline, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

11 Dec 2024

Low magnesium intake identified as a key factor in cardiovascular disease

Inadequate magnesium intake is a critical factor in cardiovascular disease development, necessitating increased awareness and dietary improvements.

11 Dec 2024

New biomaterials improve signal-to-noise ratio in brain pacemakers

Two years ago, a medical professional approached scientists at the University of Tabriz in Iran with an interesting problem: Patients were having headaches after pacemaker implants. Working together to investigate, they began to wonder if the underlying issue is the materials used in the pacemakers.

11 Dec 2024

Neuroscience reveals how social rewards and relational value drive human connection

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests.

11 Dec 2024

How healthy plant-based diets enhance strength and function in aging adults

A study links healthy plant-based diets to improved physical performance and strength in aging adults, emphasizing diet quality over quantity.

10 Dec 2024

Ironman performance: How age, climate, and geography make or break success

Ironman study reveals how race location, climate, and participant demographics influence performance, with findings offering key guidance for triathletes aiming for top results.

10 Dec 2024

New biomarker testing protocol could shorten antibiotic treatment for sepsis

A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care.

10 Dec 2024

Key plasma proteins signal critical periods in brain aging

Researchers identified 13 plasma proteins linked to brain aging, uncovering dynamic patterns and biomarkers for early intervention in aging-related brain health.

10 Dec 2024

Chemical footprints of breast cancer: A new exposomics approach

Researchers in Sweden explored chemical exposures in plasma samples and uncovered links between environmental factors and breast cancer risk influenced by age, parity, and menarche.

10 Dec 2024

Metabolic imaging detects ovarian cancer subtypes and predicts chemotherapy response

Study demonstrates how metabolic imaging differentiates high and low oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) subtypes of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). By assessing metabolic activity, it also identifies early and variable responses to chemotherapy, improving precision in treatment strategies.

10 Dec 2024

ADAMTS13 deficiency drives platelet accumulation in pyrrolizidine alkaloid-induced liver injury

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), widely distributed in plants, are known to induce liver failure. Hepatic platelet accumulation has been reported during the progression of PA-induced liver injury (PA-ILI).

10 Dec 2024

Nanopore sequencing reveals cancer's molecular fingerprint for faster diagnosis

Different types of cancer have unique molecular 'fingerprints' which are detectable in early stages of the disease and can be picked up with near-perfect accuracy by small, portable scanners in just a few hours, according to a study published today in the journal Molecular Cell.

10 Dec 2024