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COVID-19 significantly raises stroke risk

Researchers conducted a metaumbrella review of 34 systematic reviews and 70 studies, uncovering a significant link between COVID-19 severity and increased stroke risk. The review emphasizes the need for further investigation into underlying mechanisms and potential biases.

9 Oct 2024

AI's potential to improve healthcare access could be offset by exploitation

As tools powered by artificial intelligence increasingly make their way into health care, the latest research from UC Santa Cruz Politics Department doctoral candidate Lucia Vitale takes stock of the current landscape of promises and anxieties.

9 Oct 2024

Studying yeast could unlock new ways to make cancer cells more vulnerable

What can stressed yeast teach us about fundamental processes in the cell? A lot, according to scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). The team studies, among other topics, how cells adapt to stress -- such as nutrient deprivation.

9 Oct 2024

Advances in technology shed light on cell function

Cells are the basic units of life — but when it comes to cells, if you think basic means simple, think again. Cells are complicated, with many millions of biochemical reactions per second seething within their confines. They also tend to be tiny, so it’s not easy to spy on their operations.

8 Oct 2024

Elevated blood glucose levels increase early-onset colorectal cancer risk

Study finds elevated blood glucose levels significantly increase the risk of colorectal cancer, with early-onset cases showing a stronger association. No non-linear relationships were detected.

8 Oct 2024

Novel compounds show promise in fighting COVID-19

New research from The Wistar Institute's Salvino lab -; led by professor Joseph Salvino, Ph.D. -; has identified a novel series of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibitors that may lead to potential new COVID-19 treatments that, according to preclinical testing, effectively inhibits COVID-19 and synergizes with existing anti-COVID therapies.

8 Oct 2024

High-fiber diets transform gut microbiome, improving health across multiple diseases

Researchers identified two competing guilds of gut bacteria, one beneficial and one harmful, which can predict health outcomes and treatment success in diseases like type 2 diabetes.

8 Oct 2024

Policy change linked to rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush

A change in policy may be helping to drive a rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush, amid significant yearly increases in the prevalence of fungal infections caused by fungal Candida species, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

8 Oct 2024

Clonal competition assays reveal tumor cell resistance mechanisms

All cells within the same cancer are not the same. They all have genetic errors that turn them into tumor cells, but these errors are not identical.

8 Oct 2024

Incorrect arm positioning inflates blood pressure readings, risking misdiagnosis

Incorrect arm positioning during blood pressure measurement can overestimate readings, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and overtreatment of hypertension. Proper arm support is essential for accuracy.

8 Oct 2024

Breakthrough study reveals Entropic Pulling mechanism of Hsp70 chaperones

Proteins control most of the body's functions, and their malfunction can have severe consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer.

8 Oct 2024

Late-life smoking cessation can significantly extend life expectancy

Quitting smoking even as late as at 75 years of age can meaningfully increase a person's life expectancy, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier.

8 Oct 2024

Study identifies RNA molecule crucial for skin wound healing

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has identified an RNA molecule that is important for skin wound healing.

8 Oct 2024

New insights into how stress affects pancreatic cells and diabetes risk

The cells in your pancreas, like people, can only handle so much stress before they start to break down. Certain stressors, such as inflammation and high blood sugar, contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes by overwhelming these cells.

8 Oct 2024

Maintaining healthy weight may support brain vascular health in aging population

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 18 on September 18, 2024, entitled, "Determinants of cerebral blood flow and arterial transit time in healthy older adults."

8 Oct 2024

Concerns rise over increased industry sponsorship in cancer clinical trials

A growing reliance on industry-sponsored cancer clinical trials in the United States is a reason for concern, say researchers from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

8 Oct 2024

Liver X receptor beta offers new hope in treating depression and anxiety

Liver X receptor beta (LXRβ) shows potential in reducing depression and anxiety by improving neurogenesis, reducing neuroinflammation, and enhancing cognitive and emotional function. More research on LXR agonists could reveal new treatments for mental health disorders.

8 Oct 2024