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April 30, 2025
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Apr. 28, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered multiple new genes and genetic pathways that could lead to repurposing hundreds of existing drugs for osteoarthritis, the most common form of ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response if they are administered in the same ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — A lab develops brain wave decoder that may help in spinal cord injury ...
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Apr. 22, 2025 — Researchers found that a brief episode of anxiety may have a bigger influence on a person's ability to learn what is safe and what is not. A new study used a virtual reality game that involved ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Researchers have identified three subtypes of senescent skin cells with distinct shapes, biomarkers, and functions -- an advance that could equip ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — A team of researchers designed and tested a new digital toolkit that helps consumers make healthier grocery choices online -- an innovation that ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — A landmark study reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza within households, marking a major advancement in influenza ...
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 — 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 — 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 — 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 ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — 'Cold' tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies. Researchers have uncovered a master regulator that can be manipulated to prevent tumor growth ...
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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 — 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 — A new study uses AI to modify drug doses for personalized cancer ...
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 ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered a critical, previously underappreciated role for B cells in vaccine protection. Best known for producing antibodies, B cells also guide other immune cells, specifically CD8 ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Scientists believe they know what causes the treated infection to mimic chronic illness: the body may be responding to remnants of the bacteria that causes Lyme that tend to pool in the liver and ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with more than 800 million people affected worldwide. Vascular diseases in patients with CKD are unique and grouped as uremic vascular ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — The iCares bandage uses innovative microfluidic components, sensors, and machine learning to sample and analyze wounds and provide data to help patients and caregivers make treatment ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — The link between proximity to greenspace -- including trees and parks-- and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now new data adds to our understanding of these health benefits, accounting for ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with the natural ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Hyperbaric oxygen treatment provides long-term relief for patients suffering from late radiation-induced injuries after treatment of cancer in the lower abdominal area. Five years after hyperbaric ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — An international research team has provided a detailed insight into how the spatial organization of genetic material is established in the cell nucleus of early embryos within the first hours after ...
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 ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Researchers have identified a potential new way to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a deadly and currently incurable lung disease that affects more than 3 million people ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Telemedicine use in 2023 reduced monthly carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of up to 130,000 gas operated vehicles or recycling up to 4 million trash ...
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body
- Scientists Develop New Bone Marrow Imaging Technique
- Simple Consultations in Emergency Room Can Help Patients Manage High Blood Pressure
- New Bioactive Compound for Difficult-to-Treat Allergies
- Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Time
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- 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
- Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome May Be Driven by Remnants of Infection
- Researchers Identify Pathway Responsible for Calciphylaxis, a Rare and Serious Condition
- Smart Bandage Clears New Hurdle: Monitors Chronic Wounds in Human Patients
- 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
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Provide Long-Term Relief for Radiation-Induced Injuries
- How DNA Self-Organizes in the Early Embryo
- Remembering the Cold: Scientists Discover How Memories Control Metabolism
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Has No Cure: Could a Cancer Drug Hold the Answer?
- A Repurposed Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Related Pain
- 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
- Three-Dimensional Gene Hubs May Promote Brain Cancer
- Study Reveals Gaps in Flu Treatment for High-Risk Adults
- Drugs Targeting 'zombie Cells' Show Promise for Treating Chronic Back Pain
- Empowering Antibodies to Better Activate the Immune System
Monday, April 21, 2025
- 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
- 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
- Telehealth Might Be a Good Option for Women With Incontinence
- Engineered Microglia Show Promise for Treating Alzheimer's and Other Brain Diseases
- Immune System Proteins Involved in Severe Parasitic Disease Identified
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Existing Drug Has Potential for Immune Paralysis
- 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
- Insomnia and Sleep Medication Use Connected to Disability in Older Adults
- 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
- Cerebral Palsy Medications Given to Adults May Not Match Needs
- New Study Reveals How Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Can Arise
- Scientists 'hack' Cell Entry to Supercharge Cancer Drugs
- Experimental Bird Flu Vaccine Excels in Animal Models
- Study Identifies New Method for Improving Lung Growth and Function in Preterm Infants
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- How Do Age, Sex, Hormones and Genetics Affect Dementia Biomarkers in the Blood?
- Discovery of FOXR2 Activation in Various Brain Tumors Refines Diagnosis to Improve Care
- Metabolism Shapes Life
- Supercharged Mitochondria Spark Aging-Related Blood Disorders
- New Human 'multi-Zonal' Liver Organoids Improve Injury Survival in Rodents
- Reprogramming Cancer Cells to Treat an Aggressive Type of Leukemia
- Menopause at an Early Age Can Exacerbate Cognitive Decline
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Intravascular Imaging Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Stenting Procedures in Patients With High-Risk Calcified Coronary Artery Disease
- Are High Support Bras Bad for the Back?
- Artificial Skin from Hydrogels
- Researchers Have Mapped the Hidden Control System of Vision
Monday, April 14, 2025
- The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
- High Blood Pressure? Eat More Bananas
- New Tool for Cutting DNA: Promising Prospects for Biotechnology
- Recently Discovered Immune Cell Type Is Key to Understanding Food Allergies
- Pioneering Method Detects Oral Cancer Earlier
Friday, April 11, 2025
- Candidate Deafness Genes Revealed in New Study
- New Immune Boost Could Expand Access to Cancer Immunotherapy
- New Key Genes in Parkinson's Disease Identified Using CRISPR Technology
- School-Based Asthma Therapy Improves Student Health, Lowers Medical Costs
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Immune Protein Modification Blocks Viral Replication, Heart Inflammation
- New Phase of the Immune Response Uncovered
- Hidden Potential in Multiple Disabilities
- New Genetic Cause of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Study Shows How New Antibody Therapy Works Against Ovarian Cancer
- Guinea Pigs: Promising Animal Model to Study the Human Embryo
- Simultaneous Alcohol, Cannabis Use May Fuel More Drinking
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- FDA Clears IND for Clinical Trial Testing Switchable CAR-T Therapy in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases, Without Chemotherapy
- Rapid Growth of Blood Cancer Driven by a Single Genetic 'hit'
- Protein Necessary for Fruit Fly Fertility
- Multi-Virus Wastewater Surveillance Shows Promise at Smaller, Site-Specific Scales
- Stroke Deaths and Their Racial Disparities Increased Over Last 20 Years
- Researchers Identify Precision Medicine Approach for Preventing Kidney Failure
- Titanium Particles Are Common Around Dental Implants
- By Re-Creating Neural Pathway in Dish, Stanford Medicine Research May Speed Pain Treatment
- Osteoarthritis: Largest Genome-Wide Association Study Uncovers Drug Targets and Therapy Opportunities
- Researchers Identify Growing List of Genetic Disorders Treatable Before or Immediately After Birth
- Potential Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutic Target Identified in Brain Immune Cells
- New Gene Editing Tool Shows Promise for Treating Diseases With Multiple Mutations
- Your Skin Is Breathing: New Wearable Device Can Measure It
- Advanced Imaging Reveals Mechanisms That Cause Autoimmune Disease
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Researchers Identify Safer Pathway for Pain Relief
- Nasal Spray H5N1 Avian Influenza Vaccine Developed
- Lactic Acid Bacteria Can Improve Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives
- Setback in Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy as Immune System Emerges as Key Barrier
- Tech-Assisted Peer Therapy Effective for Perinatal Depression in Lower Income Countries
- Eating Only During the Daytime Could Protect People from Heart Risks of Shift Work
- Viral 'backbone' Underlies Variation in Rotavirus Vaccine Effectiveness
- Mimicking Embryonic Growth to Break Barriers in Organoid Research
- Long-Term Health Impacts of Flooding Revealed
- Groundbreaking Study Reveals Changes in Brain Cell Composition and Gene Activity in Tourette Syndrome
- Eye Health Linked to Dementia Risk
Monday, April 7, 2025
- Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improve Chronic Low Back Pain
- Proteins Shown to Act as 'guardians' To Keep Cells' Energy Making Mitochondria Safe
- Findings on T Cell Exhaustion: The Body Prepares Early for Mild to Severe Disease
- Researchers Discover Way to Predict Treatment Success for Parasitic Skin Disease
- Molecules That Fight Infection Also Act on the Brain, Inducing Anxiety or Sociability