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Impaired creatine metabolism identified in people with type 2 diabetes

A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that people with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of the protein that breaks down and converts creatine in the muscles.

9 Oct 2024

New research offers hope for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) — previously known as "non-alcoholic fatty liver disease" — affects about 25% of the global population.

9 Oct 2024

Study reveals why paternal mitochondria must be removed during early development

It's one of the basic tenets of biology: We get our DNA from our mom and our dad.

9 Oct 2024

Combination of 14 'skinny genes' could be the key to weight loss

The secret to losing weight could all be down to a combination of 14 'skinny genes', a new study has found.

9 Oct 2024

Collaborative efforts essential for tackling dementia in Africa

Dementia is becoming a major public health issue in Africa as its population ages.

9 Oct 2024

Study: Economic gains from meeting physical activity guidelines

Meeting physical activity recommendations can bring significant economic benefits. These benefits can take the form of both wage income for the individual and reduced health care costs to society.

8 Oct 2024

Common breast cancer therapies may speed up aging, study shows

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that common breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, may accelerate the biological aging process in breast cancer survivors.

8 Oct 2024

British adults in midlife show better cardiovascular health than American counterparts

Rates of obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are lower among British adults in their 30s and 40s compared to their counterparts in the US, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

7 Oct 2024

Weekly injections of anti-obesity medications cost more than surgery

The cost of taking weekly injections of popular anti-obesity medications liraglutide (Saxenda) or semaglutide (Wegovy) exceeds that of metabolic and bariatric surgery in less than a year, according to a recent analysis published in the journal Surgical Endoscopy.

7 Oct 2024

CheekAge: Next-gen epigenetic clock accurately predicts mortality risk

Researchers developed CheekAge, an epigenetic clock based on buccal cells, and found it predicted mortality risk with significant accuracy. This study validates CheekAge as a reliable aging biomarker, outperforming first-generation clocks.

6 Oct 2024

Imagery rescripting offers new hope for treating hoarding disorder

Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study by UNSW psychology researchers has shown.

4 Oct 2024

Reducing sedentary time found effective in preventing worsening back pain

A new study from the University of Turku in Finland showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months.

2 Oct 2024

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

Long-term exposure to air pollution increases mortality risk in type 2 diabetes patients, but green spaces help mitigate these effects.

1 Oct 2024

Unlocking the secrets of analytical services: An insider interview with colman byrne

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Mr. Byrne about the crucial role of analytical services.

From DSI, a PLG Company 1 Oct 2024

New laser device offers hope for non-invasive stroke risk monitoring

Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can be placed on the head to non-invasively monitor changes in brain blood flow and volume.

30 Sep 2024

New noninvasive device promises early stroke risk detection

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a potential new way to measure a person's stroke risk that is cost-effective and noninvasive, akin to a cardiac stress test.

30 Sep 2024

$Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction$

Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Duke-NUS scientists and their collaborators have discovered a potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a type of heart disease that is notoriously difficult to treat.

30 Sep 2024

How viral persistence and immune dysfunction drive long COVID

Study explores the biological drivers and mechanisms of long COVID, shedding light on its epidemiology and potential therapeutic interventions. It emphasizes the role of viral persistence, immune dysfunction, and coagulation in the development of this condition.

29 Sep 2024

Glutathione found to significantly reduce acetaldehyde levels and help relieve hangovers

Study demonstrates that glutathione (GSH) significantly reduces acetaldehyde levels, a key factor in hangovers, though subjective symptoms showed little difference between groups. Pharmacokinetic data indicate that GSH accelerates acetaldehyde clearance, providing potential relief from hangover symptoms.

29 Sep 2024

Purine metabolism disruptions highlighted as crucial in Parkinson’s disease development

Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder globally, has long baffled scientists with its progressive nature and debilitating effects on motor function.

26 Sep 2024

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

Impaired creatine metabolism identified in people with type 2 diabetes

New research offers hope for treating metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease

Study reveals why paternal mitochondria must be removed during early development

Combination of 14 'skinny genes' could be the key to weight loss

Collaborative efforts essential for tackling dementia in Africa

Study: Economic gains from meeting physical activity guidelines

Common breast cancer therapies may speed up aging, study shows

British adults in midlife show better cardiovascular health than American counterparts

Weekly injections of anti-obesity medications cost more than surgery

CheekAge: Next-gen epigenetic clock accurately predicts mortality risk

Imagery rescripting offers new hope for treating hoarding disorder

Reducing sedentary time found effective in preventing worsening back pain

Green spaces reduce the deadly impact of air pollution on people with type 2 diabetes

Unlocking the secrets of analytical services: An insider interview with colman byrne

New laser device offers hope for non-invasive stroke risk monitoring

New noninvasive device promises early stroke risk detection

Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

How viral persistence and immune dysfunction drive long COVID

Glutathione found to significantly reduce acetaldehyde levels and help relieve hangovers

Purine metabolism disruptions highlighted as crucial in Parkinson’s disease development

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