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New study reveals housing crisis as major health challenge

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A new study sheds light on the hidden health crisis linked to poor housing conditions in Israel. Drawing on global research and local data, the authors call for an urgent, interdisciplinary effort to reform housing policy as a matter of public health.

SolasCure publishes Dose Escalation Study on painless application of Aurase Wound Gel

Rss Feed - 2 hours 31 min ago
SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound healing, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in the International Wound Journal.

Research reveals alarming rates of abuse in home-based dementia care

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In a recent doctoral thesis from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), more than 500 caregivers describe the extent to which they have subjected elderly people with dementia living at home to violence, abuse and neglect.

Early-onset gastrointestinal cancer rates rising across the globe

Rss Feed - 7 hours 32 min ago
A new paper in BJS, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that early-onset gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising dramatically across the globe.

Personality traits influence enjoyment and adherence to exercise

Rss Feed - 7 hours 39 min ago
The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long term may be as simple as doing something you enjoy, say the authors of a new study from UCL.

Dementia survival rates improve across multiple countries, study shows

Rss Feed - 8 hours 41 sec ago
A person diagnosed with dementia has improved survival outcomes in recent years amid significant progress in dementia diagnosis and care, according to a recent multinational study led by a University of Waterloo researcher.

Landmark discovery reshapes understanding of key cancer protein MCL-1

Rss Feed - 8 hours 45 min ago
Landmark research on MCL-1, a critical protein that is an attractive target for cancer drug development, helps explain why some promising cancer treatments are causing serious side effects, and offers a roadmap for designing safer, more targeted therapies.

Adding anxiety to Pennsylvania's medical cannabis program changes patient demographics

Rss Feed - 8 hours 58 min ago
Within months of Pennsylvania's medical cannabis program adding anxiety as a qualifying condition, that diagnosis quickly rose to become the most common for cannabis certifications, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Johns Hopkins University. The study was published today in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Are food labels failing Australians? Ultra-processed foods spark confusion

Rss Feed - 9 hours 8 min ago
Most Australian adults are confused about what ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are and often misidentify them based on packaging cues. The study highlights strong support for better labelling and public education to help consumers make healthier choices.

Brain stimulation and coaching help older adults increase physical activity

Rss Feed - 9 hours 32 min ago
A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A reports that a novel combination of brain stimulation and personalized coaching significantly increased physical activity in older adults and held steady for months.

Surprising risks found in popular cinnamon brands across Europe

Rss Feed - 9 hours 38 min ago
A Europe-wide analysis of 104 retail cinnamon samples found that only one-third met quality, safety, and authenticity standards. Most Ceylon cinnamon samples showed signs of adulteration, contamination, or non-compliance with regulations.

New study finds UK mums-to-be miss out on key nutrients

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 23:16
A new British Nutrition Foundation review finds that most UK women of reproductive age fall short of key nutrients before and during pregnancy, with teens and low-income groups most affected. The paper urges targeted, consistent guidance and greater support for healthy weight, supplementation, and plant-based diets.

Developmental timing shapes fluoxetine’s effects on brain energy and mood behavior

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 23:00
Researchers have found that the timing of when fluoxetine (commonly known by its brand name, Prozac) is administered is vital in determining the impact it has on long-lasting mood behavior and accompanying changes in the prefrontal cortex.

Tirzepatide tops the charts for blood sugar and weight loss in type 2 diabetes

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 22:45
A large network meta-analysis ranked eight GLP-1 receptor agonists for glycemic, weight, and safety outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes. Tirzepatide demonstrated the greatest efficacy for glucose control and weight loss, while liraglutide offered the lowest hypoglycemia risk.

Astrocytes influence metabolism and cognitive function in obesity

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 15:29
Fatty diets and obesity affect the structure and function of astrocytes, the star-shaped brain cells located in the striatum, a brain region involved in the perception of pleasure generated by food consumption.

Cysteine plays key role in weight loss and fat metabolism

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 15:17
Consuming fewer calories is largely accepted as a way to improve health and lose weight, but a recently published study in Nature Metabolism points to a specific sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine as a key component in weight loss.

PCOS patients often feel dismissed, misunderstood and underserved by the healthcare system

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 15:09
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that individuals living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often feel dismissed, misunderstood and underserved by the healthcare system.

Assisted reproductive technology raises pregnancy risks in women with kidney transplants

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:58
Women with kidney transplants who use assisted reproductive technology (ART) to conceive might face higher risks of complications during pregnancy, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Virtual mindfulness meditation apps improve cognitive focus in adults

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:47
Studies suggest mindfulness meditation can improve cognition, but few researchers have examined whether virtual mindfulness meditation apps are effective.

Positive emotions enhance memory for neutral images

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:39
How do emotions influence memory? In a collaboration between Hangzhou Normal University and Nanjing Normal University, Xi Jia led a study to explore whether emotions shape how well people remember meaningless, or neutral, images.

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