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April 25, 2025
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Apr. 25, 2025 — It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing our risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases. ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of human disease and ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — New multidisciplinary research shows that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control our metabolism. The study shows that cold memories form in the brain -- and map out how they subsequently drive thermoregulation. The ...
Apr. 16, 2025 — According to new research next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) -- the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research -- could become a prime target for ...
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Apr. 25, 2025 — In recent years, cell therapies have developed alongside chemotherapy and immunotherapy to become a new pillar in the treatment of patients with blood and lymph gland cancer. In solid tumors, such as ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — People with the hereditary disease familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) have a greatly increased risk of developing a malignant tumor of the duodenum. Researchers have now discovered a mechanism in ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Historically, small molecule drugs have been precisely designed down to the atomic scale. Considering their relatively large complex structures, nanomedicines have lagged behind. Researchers argue ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new biomarker for Parkinson's disease. A misfolded protein facilitates reliable diagnosis even in the early stages of Parkinson's disease in body ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Chimpanzee naive pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) can now be grown in cellular cultures, reveals a recent study. They successfully created chimpanzee early embryo models, called 'blastoids,' and found ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Researchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure. The therapy both prompts the immune system to ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — A new study provides new evidence that sensory stimulation of a gamma-frequency brain rhythm may promote broad-based restorative neurological health ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Patients with spastic paraplegia type 15 develop movement disorders during adolescence that may ultimately require the use of a wheelchair. In the early stages of this rare hereditary disease the ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Innovative statistical method helps determine ideal threshold times in restricted mean survival time ...
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Apr. 25, 2025 — Iron-rich hematite, commonly found in rocks and soil, turns out to have magnetic properties that make it a promising material for ultrafast next-generation ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Researchers in the field of exposomics explain how cutting-edge technologies are unlocking this biological archive, ushering in a new era of disease prevention and personalized ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world, but a new study indicates a compound in it could interfere with some prescription ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — A new bone marrow imaging technique could change treatment for cancer, autoimmune disease and musculoskeletal ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a graph worth? For doctors trying to determine whether a patient's blood pressure is within normal range, the answer may depend on the type of ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — 'Cold' tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies. Researchers have uncovered a master regulator that can be manipulated to prevent tumor growth in ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — A simple consultation during unrelated visits to the emergency room can help patients with high blood pressure -- 'the silent killer' -- manage the condition, even before they experience ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic itching, asthma and migraine are in many cases hard-to-treat conditions. They have in common that they are triggered by an excessive immune response -- which in ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Plant-based seafood alternatives should have similar flavors, textures and nutritional content to the foods they mimic. And recreating the properties of fried calamari rings, which have a neutral ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — New mechanisms discovered that show how development-dependent disruptions in mitochondrial function lead to premature skeletal ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Researchers trained and validated a deep learning model that can detect subtle changes across post-treatment brain scans and forecast glioma recurrence with up to 89 percent ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — New research can transform how hospitals triage, risk-stratify, and counsel patients to save ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — We know exercise is good for our body, but what about our brains? A new study suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain's key energy ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Prostate cancer has distinct genetic properties in different groups of men that could be targeted to improve patient outcomes, new research ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Combining two different kinds of signals could help engineers build prosthetic limbs that better reproduce natural movements, according to a new study. A combination of electromyography and force ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — A new study uses AI to modify drug doses for personalized cancer ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — A new strategy for tuberculosis (TB) screening provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease. Simultaneously screening for both active and ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — A new study finds vision loss fears may deter some patients from cataract surgery, despite it being the only effective treatment. The research underscores the role of doctor-patient relationships in ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Researchers hope to launch human clinical trials in their quest for a vaccine to prevent the buildup of pathological tau after demonstrating that this vaccine generated a robust immune response in ...
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Can Technology Revolutionize Health Science? The Promise of Exposomics
- Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body
- Scientists Develop New Bone Marrow Imaging Technique
- A New Way of Visualizing Blood Pressure Data Can Help Doctors Better Manage Patients With Hypertension
- Blocking a Surprising Master Regulator of Immunity Eradicates Liver Tumors in Mice
- Simple Consultations in Emergency Room Can Help Patients Manage High Blood Pressure
- New Bioactive Compound for Difficult-to-Treat Allergies
- Plant-Based Calamari That Rivals Real Seafood in Texture
- Malfunctions in Mitochondria Influence Skeletal Aging
- Artificial Intelligence Tool Helps Predict Relapse of Pediatric Brain Cancer
- AI Algorithm Can Help Identify High-Risk Heart Patients to Quickly Diagnose, Expedite, and Improve Care
- Even Light Exercise Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline in People at Risk of Alzheimer's
- Exercise Boosts Brain Health -- Even When Energy Is Low
- Prostate Cancer Discovery Opens Door to More Tailored Treatments
- Combining Signals Could Make for Better Control of Prosthetics
- Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Time
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Breakthrough Approach for Diagnosing TB Could Significantly Improve Detection
- Vision Loss Fear May Keep Some from Having Cataract Surgery
- Clinical Trials to Test Vaccine Against Alzheimer's-Promoting Tau Protein
- B Cells Found to Be Crucial for Long-Term Vaccine Protection, New Study Shows
- ATP Prevents Harmful Aggregation of Proteins Associated With Parkinson's and ALS
- The Antibiotic That Takes the Bite out of Lyme
- Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome May Be Driven by Remnants of Infection
- Researchers Identify Pathway Responsible for Calciphylaxis, a Rare and Serious Condition
- FRESH Bioprinting Brings Vascularized Tissue One Step Closer
- Smart Bandage Clears New Hurdle: Monitors Chronic Wounds in Human Patients
- New Precision Mental Health Care Approach for Depression Addresses Unique Patient Needs
- Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Young-Onset Dementia
- Scientists Identify Potential Treatments for Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens
- Newborns Living Near Trees Tend to Be Healthier: New Data Suggests It's Not Because Healthier People Reside Near Parks
- Link Between Heart Attack Severity and Circadian Rhythm Unveiled
- Childhood Exposure to Bacterial Toxin May Be Triggering Colorectal Cancer Epidemic Among the Young
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Provide Long-Term Relief for Radiation-Induced Injuries
- Empathy Might Be Retained in Alzheimer's Disease
- New Cells in Connective Tissue Open Up Strategy Against Pancreatic Cancer
- Bacteria Killing Material Creates Superbug Busting Paint
- Statin Use May Improve Survival in Patients With Some Blood Cancers
- How DNA Self-Organizes in the Early Embryo
- Micro-Nano-Plastics Found in Artery-Clogging Plaque in the Neck
- Family Dynamics Shape Body Image Differently Across Cultures
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- DNA Origami Guides New Possibilities in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Has No Cure: Could a Cancer Drug Hold the Answer?
- New Research Points out a Promising Strategy for Treating Metastatic Medulloblastoma
- Researchers Use Machine Learning to Engineer 'bespoke Enzymes' For Gene Editing
- New Technique Expands Tissues So Hundreds of Biomolecules Can Be Seen Inside Cells
- A Repurposed Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Related Pain
- The Most Effective Prevention Method for Complications Post Lung Transplant
- Obesity Disrupts 'reaction Time' To Starvation in Mice
- Shining a Light on DNA: A Rapid, Ultra-Sensitive, PCR-Free Detection Method
- Activity Stabilizes Mixtures
- Tuning in to Blood Glucose for Simpler Early Diabetes Detection
- Retinal Clues to Mental Health
- Can Hormone Therapy Improve Heart Health in Menopausal Women?
- Telemedicine Had an Impact on Carbon Emissions Equivalent to Reducing Up to 130,000 Car Trips Each Month in 2023
- First New Subtype of Castleman Disease Discovered in 45 Years
- Three-Dimensional Gene Hubs May Promote Brain Cancer
- Using Blue Light to Fight Drug-Resistant Infections
- Evidence of Potential Bed Bug Insecticide Resistance in Gene Mutation
- Study Reveals Gaps in Flu Treatment for High-Risk Adults
- Drugs Targeting 'zombie Cells' Show Promise for Treating Chronic Back Pain
- AI Tool Grounded in Evidence-Based Medicine Outperformed Other AI Tools -- And Most Doctors On USMLE Exams
- Adolescents Who Sleep Longer Perform Better at Cognitive Tasks
- Empowering Antibodies to Better Activate the Immune System
Monday, April 21, 2025
- Novel Treatment Approach for Language Disorder Shows Promise
- More Americans Are Using Psilocybin -- Especially Those With Mental Health Conditions, Study Shows
- Older Adults Respond Well to Immunotherapy Despite Age-Related Immune System Differences
- Omnivorous? Vegan? Makes No Difference to Muscle Building After Weight Training, Study Finds
- Experimental Cancer Drug Could Streamline Standard Tuberculosis Treatment and Prevent Post-TB Lung Disease, Study Suggests
- New Analytics-Driven Framework Aims to Improve Care of Chronic Disease
- A Light-Activated Probe Reveals TB Immune System Evasion Mechanisms
- In Kids, EEG Monitoring of Consciousness Safely Reduces Anesthetic Use
- Hospitalized Patients Who Receive Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Can Substantially Reduce Heavy Drinking
- Building 'cellular Bridges' For Spinal Cord Repair After Injury
- New Research Lays Groundwork for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease
- Telehealth Might Be a Good Option for Women With Incontinence
- Engineered Microglia Show Promise for Treating Alzheimer's and Other Brain Diseases
- IV Medication Could Be Taken Orally for Range of Cancer, Alzheimer's Treatments
- Immune System Proteins Involved in Severe Parasitic Disease Identified
- High-Tech Sticker Can Identify Real Human Emotions
- Scientists Finally Confirm Vitamin B1 Hypothesis from 1958
- High-Fat, High-Sugar Diets Impact Cognitive Function
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Scientists Identify Agent of Transformation in Protein Blobs That Morph from Liquid to Solid
- Throwing a 'spanner in the Works' Of Our Cells' Machinery Could Help Fight Cancer, Fatty Liver Disease... and Hair Loss
- Generative AI's Diagnostic Capabilities Comparable to Non-Specialist Doctors
- Cognitively Impaired Older Drivers Are Less Likely to Cause a Crash When Accompanied by a Passenger
- Existing Drug Has Potential for Immune Paralysis
- Soft Brainstem Implant Delivers High-Resolution Hearing
- Integrative Approach Reveals Promising Candidates for Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors or Targets for Therapeutic Intervention
- A Wearable Smart Insole Can Track How You Walk, Run and Stand
- Early-Life Exposure to Air and Light Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
- Insomnia and Sleep Medication Use Connected to Disability in Older Adults
- Researchers Use Machine Learning to Predict Exercise Adherence
- Americans Don't Think Bird Flu Is a Threat, Study Suggests
- Key Enzyme in Lipid Metabolism Linked to Immune System Aging
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Nontraditional Risk Factors Shed Light on Unexplained Strokes in Adults Younger Than 50
- Cerebral Palsy Medications Given to Adults May Not Match Needs
- Deep Learning Algorithm Used to Pinpoint Potential Disease-Causing Variants in Non-Coding Regions of the Human Genome
- New Study Reveals How Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Can Arise