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NIH funds major study on brain aging in Hispanic-Latino communities

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:49
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded UC Davis Health a $15.85 million grant to support the next phase of one of the nation's most extensive studies on brain aging in Hispanic-Latino communities.

Popular vitamin B3 supplements could weaken cancer therapy effectiveness

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:42
Millions of Americans take daily supplements-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide (NAM)-to boost energy, slow aging and protect the heart and brain.

Airborne antimicrobial resistance poses overlooked global public health threat

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:38
The air we breathe serves as a silent vector of antimicrobial resistance, calling for the need to integrate air monitoring into global public health strategies, according to a review by an international team of researchers.

Pesticide exposure linked to higher cancer risk in new study

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:36
A new scientific study, published in Nature Health, reveals a strong link between exposure to agricultural pesticides in the environment and the risk of developing cancer.

Most Americans unaware of brain donation’s role in autism research

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 20:32
Autism BrainNet today released new survey findings revealing a significant disconnect between Americans' strong support of autism research and their limited understanding of the role postmortem brain donation plays in advancing it.

Highly potent opioid shows potential as therapy for pain and opioid use disorder

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:36
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a therapy for both pain and opioid use disorder.

Molecular switch in neurons found to limit the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:31
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a molecular switch in neurons that limits the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers.

DNA damage in gray matter neurons linked to MS progression

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 11:58
For decades, multiple sclerosis research has focused on myelin, the insulation around the brain's wiring. Scientists paid less attention to another loss that was happening in parallel: neurons in the cortex, the seat of higher thinking and cognition, were quietly dying.

Antibiotic use before and during pregnancy linked to psychological distress

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 11:46
Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women.

Boosting retail sales and nutrition through entrance-level produce displays

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 10:31
Placing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality of women's diets, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Reusable antimicrobial masks shed toxic metals during washing

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 04:28
Study shows reusable masks may leach harmful metals into aquatic environments, emphasizing the environmental risks of metal nanoparticles in manufacturing.

Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 03:32
Research shows that modifying the gut microbiome can enhance cognitive performance and mitigate dementia risk, highlighting the gut-brain connection.

Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 03:00
Dietary fiber supplementation shows potential in managing blood sugar levels and preventing preterm births in pregnancies at risk for gestational diabetes.

The brain encodes time and space through common neural sequences

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 02:28
If you develop Alzheimer's disease, you not only lose your sense of time, but you also lose your sense of place. Could time and place be two sides of the same coin?

Experts unveil new imaging standards for heart procedures

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 02:00
The global community of heart rhythm specialists will unite in Paris from 12 to 14 April 2026 for EHRA 2026, the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

PRISM ALS: A new global collaboration to expand patient-derived stem cell models and accelerate treatments

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:53
A new global initiative launched today aims to close a critical gap in ALS/MND drug discovery - current cell models used for testing treatments do not currently reflect the diverse nature of the disease - that affects both researchers developing therapies and the people urgently waiting for them.

Imaging study measures pancreatic fat in children and teens

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:37
Higher fat content in the pancreas of children and adolescents with obesity is associated with an increased level of heart and metabolic risk factors, including higher than average body mass index (BMI), elevated diastolic blood pressure, higher levels of abdominal and liver fat, and insulin resistance, according to new research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May).

New research challenges traditional models of language processing

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:18
Multiple regions of the brain engage in fast-moving conversations to understand language, UTHealth Houston researchers have discovered, dispelling a prior school of thought that only one region of the brain was responsible for language processing.

Large study links more siblings to better bereavement coping

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:10
Having more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent, in midlife, particularly when it's the mother who dies, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

Sleep duration and genetics interact to affect functional health

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 01:03
Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy aging, but their effects may differ depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by Adelaide University researchers.

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