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Diabetes medications may help lower COPD flare-up risk, study finds

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 12:22
The study reveals SGLT-2is are linked to fewer COPD exacerbations in type 2 diabetes, suggesting a need for further clinical trials to confirm these findings.

Study explores microbiome reboot to prolong effect of Crohn's disease therapy

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 12:10
A special liquid diet, known as exclusive enteral nutrition, is an essential therapy for Crohn's disease. Patients consume only this formula for six to eight weeks, completely avoiding solid foods. However, the exact reasons why this is helpful were previously unclear.

Research links high pollen exposure to increased death rates in older adults

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 11:36
As climate change intensifies pollen seasons across the country, new research from the University of Michigan reveals a connection between pollen exposure and death rates among older adults with breathing problems.

Breakthrough discovery on tau protein opens new paths for Alzheimer’s drug development

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 11:30
A complementary drug to combat Alzheimer's disease could target a specific part of the nerve cell protein tau.

New method provides accurate measurement of drug permeability across the blood-brain barrier

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 11:18
For decades, scientists across the globe have investigated methods to accurately measure drug permeability across the blood-brain barrier, a compact layer of cells that protect the brain from potentially dangerous substances and microbes.

Targeted polymersomes boost methotrexate efficacy for aggressive choriocarcinoma treatment

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 10:08
Researchers develop targeted polymersomes loaded with methotrexate for the treatment of gestational choriocarcinoma,

Changes to intermediate filament protein drive aggressive breast cancer growth

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 08:28
Changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote tumor growth by increasing cancer stemness in an oestrogen independent manner.

New mechanism of immune evasion discovered in cancer cells

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 08:14
The immune system plays a key role in detecting and destroying cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy works by programming immune cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

Novel biomarker for early prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 08:10
New serine biomarkers show promise for early Alzheimer's detection, linking tau assemblies to cognitive decline and offering potential for timely intervention.

Severe infections linked to increased risk of heart failure

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 07:40
Findings highlight the importance of infection prevention measures and personalized heart failure care.

Single dose of antibody shields macaques from severe H5N1 influenza

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 07:00
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and their colleagues report that a single dose of a broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) administered prior to virus exposure protects macaques from severe H5N1 avian influenza.

Study shows improvement in disability-free life for older Americans

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 06:15
A sizeable improvement was found in the prevalence of American adults aged 65 and older without disabilities -- including memory, hearing, visual, and functional disabilities or limitations in activities of daily living -- according to a new nationally representative study published online in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus found.

Study uncovers a significant presence of manic symptoms in schizophrenia patients

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 06:10
In a notable Genomic Press research report, researchers at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have uncovered a significant presence of manic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), offering valuable insights that could reshape treatment approaches.

Childhood physical activity can prevent tobacco smoking in adolescence

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 06:04
Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol and Exeter in the UK, and the University of Eastern Finland shows.

Yoga can reduce stress in both schools and workplaces

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 06:00
Ten years of research on yoga as a stress-reducing activity provides a clear answer: A little effort offers real health benefits.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase cardiovascular risk, even in unaffected sisters

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 06:00
A study reveals that women with adverse pregnancy outcomes and their APO-free sisters share elevated cardiovascular disease risks, indicating genetic links.

Trust and risk perception influence brain activity in health assessments

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 05:57
Perceiving whether another person is a personal health risk requires quickly assessing their trustworthiness.

Climate change may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 05:40
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate change on maternal health.

Daily fruit and vegetable extracts may boost brain power

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 05:22
A study reveals polyphenol-rich nutraceuticals enhance cognitive performance and boost neuroprotective biomarkers, offering a dietary approach to brain health.

Light-activated therapy reduces antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 04:53
Photodynamic inactivation using curcumin shows promise in reducing antibiotic resistance diversity in Staphylococcus aureus, enhancing treatment effectiveness.

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