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Familiar voices help reduce the risk of delirium in ICU patients

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 08:13
The innovative use of recorded messages from a family member to provide reorientation information to a critically ill patient receiving mechanical ventilation helped reduce the risk of developing delirium, according to new research published in American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC).

Atrial dysfunction assessment tool may help identify stroke risk in people with ATTR-CM

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 08:09
A hidden atrial dysfunction may raise stroke risk in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM); however, a non-invasive assessment tool may help identify those at increased risk, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 08:02
A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a (Lp(a)), remnant cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)-may help identify high-risk individuals earlier and guide more personalized prevention strategies, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

Low-dose aspirin helps reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular event among diabetic individuals

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 07:21
People with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to experience a major cardiovascular event, including heart attack, stroke or death, than people with T2D at similar CVD risk who did not take low-dose aspirin, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

Long-term use of melatonin supplements linked to higher risk of heart failure and death

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 07:01
Long-term use of melatonin supplements, often used to promote sleep and address insomnia, was associated with a higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, heart failure hospitalization and death from any cause in chronic insomnia, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

Healthy lifestyle habits plus GLP-1 RA drugs can improve heart health of people with Type 2 diabetes

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 06:56
People with Type 2 diabetes who combined healthy lifestyle habits with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications had a greater reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease death, compared to people only taking the medication, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

New research reveals how human astroviruses enter the body

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 06:49
Human astroviruses are a leading viral cause of the stomach bug-think vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. It often impacts young children and older adults, leading to vicious cycles of sickness and malnutrition, particularly for those in low and middle income countries.

Latest findings can lead to the development of a vaccine to protect against common ear infection

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 06:28
Owwww, howls your child while holding its ear and crying. Recent findings can lead to the development of a vaccine to protect against a very common type of ear infection.

Better schools can offset genetic disadvantages in learning

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 06:26
Research indicates that high-quality schooling can compensate for genetic disparities in reading success, underscoring the importance of equitable education.

Mental and physical health conditions can be traced back to a shared risk factor

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 06:10
Mental and physical health conditions in children and adolescents are often linked and can be traced back to a shared risk factor. According to new research from örebro University.

Scientists explore why black rice deserves a bigger place in modern diets

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 22:58
Researchers reviewed the nutritional composition, therapeutic benefits, and industrial uses of black rice, highlighting its potential as a functional food. The study highlights the role of black rice in managing blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation, while also advocating for more robust human trials and sustainable cultivation methods.

Research shows citrus and grape compounds may protect against type 2 diabetes

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 22:20
A six-month clinical trial found that a supplement combining citrus and grape extracts, hesperidin, and chromium significantly reduced fasting blood glucose in prediabetic adults. Participants also saw improved cholesterol and triglyceride levels, returning many to normal metabolic health.

Even low PFAS in drinking water raise blood levels, California study shows

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 21:44
Researchers in Southern California found that even low levels of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in public drinking water lead to measurable increases in blood PFAS concentrations. The study underscores the urgent need for stronger water-quality monitoring and stricter PFAS regulations across non-industrial regions.

Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk

Sun, 11/02/2025 - 21:15
Researchers identified five previously unknown genes linked to obesity by analyzing rare protein-truncating variants across six ancestries. The study reveals how rare and common genetic factors combine to influence BMI and related diseases like diabetes and heart failure.

Disrupted brainstem-parahippocampal connectivity identified as a biomarker for delirium

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 23:04
Delirium, commonly observed in critically ill patients following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), is an acute neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by disturbances in attention, consciousness, and cognition.

Columbia researchers report first successful pregnancy using AI-guided sperm recovery method

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 22:51
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center reported the first successful pregnancy using an AI-guided method they developed to recover sperm in men with azoospermia, in which ejaculate contains little or no sperm.

New $4.4 million grant funds first study of prefrontal cortical stimulation in severe bipolar disorder

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 22:45
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team, led by Ziad Nahas, MD, has been awarded a $4.4 million grant for a first-in-the-world study of prefrontal cortical stimulation in severe bipolar disorder.

Undergraduate researcher uncovers molecular secrets of HPV’s cancer-causing mechanisms

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 22:34
When Sean Fletcher walked into Sam Biswas' Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC) lab at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences during the summer of his first year, he had no research or laboratory experience.

Molecular bumpers and glues rewire GPCR signaling for next-generation medicines

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 22:28
New research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School demonstrates that molecules acting as "molecular bumpers" and "molecular glues" can rewire G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling, turning the cell's busiest receptors into precision tools - opening the door to a new generation of safer, smarter medicines.

Dysfunction in chromosome-stabilizing protein identified as a cause of deadly illnesses

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 22:22
New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining stability in our chromosomes may be responsible for serious - and sometimes deadly - diseases.

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