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Analyzing the role of ACSL4 in quadruple negative breast cancer

A new review paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 12, 2023, entitled, "ACSL4: biomarker, mediator and target in quadruple negative breast cancer."

15 Jun 2023

Inadequate breastfeeding practices linked to a tenth of childhood diseases

A new study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition addresses stunting of growth, a significant marker of nutritional deficiency in childhood, via a review of child growth and development measures, in relation to human milk components such as micronutrients, macronutrients, and bioactives.

14 Jun 2023

Older breast cancer survivors show greater epigenetic aging than same-aged people without cancer

In a new multi-center study, researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) joined with leading cancer centers from across the nation to examine whether cancer and its treatments accelerate aging.

14 Jun 2023

Phenotyping identifies long COVID subtypes

Researchers discuss the phenotypes associated with long COVID inflammation.

14 Jun 2023

Study reveals impressive skin benefits of blueberries

The benefits of topical and dietary blueberry supplementation in preventing environmental stressor-mediated skin damage and preserving skin health.

14 Jun 2023

Breast cancer drug development work moves forward with support from STTR grant

Triple negative breast cancer is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer with worse survival outcomes than most.

14 Jun 2023

Antibiotic targeting Fusobacterium reduces the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis

A research group from the Graduate School of Medicine and iGCORE at Nagoya University in Japan, has discovered that using an antibiotic to target Fusobacterium reduced the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis, a gynecological disorder characterized by endometrial tissue usually found inside the uterus being found outside it.

14 Jun 2023

Understanding the developmental link: vitamin D's role in metabolic disease risk

Study showed that transplanting fetal hematopoietic stem cells exposed to vitamin D deficiency induces diabetes.

14 Jun 2023

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Research compared food consumption patterns in India to the EAT-Lancet reference diet, highlighting variations across income groups, regions, and sectors. It aims to assess the alignment with sustainable and healthy eating recommendations.

14 Jun 2023

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

The aim of non-pharmacologic interventions for brain health is to preserve cognitive function and safeguard brain structure. This review explores various diets (MeDi, DASH, MIND, ketogenic), exercise approaches (endurance, resistance, yoga, HIIT), and highlights the need for further research to uncover the underlying mechanisms.

13 Jun 2023

Scientists show how pregnancy induces progressive changes in the maternal immune system

We have a good understanding of how a woman's external features can change during pregnancy, but scientists know surprisingly little about what biological changes occur internally.

13 Jun 2023

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent Alzheimer's pathology.

13 Jun 2023

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Bergamot fiber (BF), a byproduct of citrus fruit processing, shows antioxidant properties and protects against neurotoxicity induced by amyloid beta protein (Aβ), suggesting potential benefits for Alzheimer's disease treatment and waste reduction.

13 Jun 2023

Giving birth outside of working hours in England does not carry higher risk of infant mortality

A new study suggests that between 2005 and 2014, for almost all births in England, being born outside of working hours did not carry a significantly higher risk of death to the baby from anoxia (lack of oxygen) or trauma, when compared to births during working hours.

13 Jun 2023

Automated liquid biopsy test predicts early disease progression, survival among patients with metastatic breast cancer

A novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can be used to predict early disease progression and potential survival among patients with metastatic breast cancer in as little as one month after starting treatment, according to a recent study.

13 Jun 2023

Is the increased risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia from high-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in the neonatal period associated with changes to IQ?

Study analyzed whether a reduction in IQ benefit was associated with the increased risk of BPD with DHA supplementation.

13 Jun 2023

Women's Health News

Analyzing the role of ACSL4 in quadruple negative breast cancer

Inadequate breastfeeding practices linked to a tenth of childhood diseases

Older breast cancer survivors show greater epigenetic aging than same-aged people without cancer

Phenotyping identifies long COVID subtypes

Study reveals impressive skin benefits of blueberries

Breast cancer drug development work moves forward with support from STTR grant

Antibiotic targeting Fusobacterium reduces the formation of lesions associated with endometriosis

Understanding the developmental link: vitamin D's role in metabolic disease risk

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

Scientists show how pregnancy induces progressive changes in the maternal immune system

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Bergamot fiber shows promise in battling neurodegenerative disorders

Giving birth outside of working hours in England does not carry higher risk of infant mortality

Automated liquid biopsy test predicts early disease progression, survival among patients with metastatic breast cancer

Is the increased risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia from high-dose docosahexaenoic acid supplementation in the neonatal period associated with changes to IQ?

Study findings could reassure most women treated for early breast cancer

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in offspring

Sex differences contribute to age-related inflammation: Study

Increased risk of T2D in patients linked to low birthweight, study finds

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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