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Research highlights ongoing TORCH infection risks despite rising vaccination rates

Rss Feed - Mon, 06/08/2026 - 00:07
The TORCH complex is a group of pathogens that can cause infections with mild or silent symptoms in an expecting mother, but in a developing fetus can lead to serious complications that include stillbirth, lifelong disability, or birth defects.

Weight loss medications show promise in preventing obesity-related cancers

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 23:58
A study of more than 229,000 obese adults without diabetes in the United States has shown that weight loss drugs are associated with a decreased risk of obesity-related cancers.

Nature exposure shapes nasal microbiomes and mental well-being

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 13:35
Plenty of studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive function to lower blood pressure to better mental health.

GLP-1 therapies linked to fewer complications in adults with both obesity and autoimmune disease

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 13:29
Among adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medication had lower rates of emergency department visits and were less likely to experience serious cardiac events, such as stroke, pulmonary embolism or death when compared to similar adults who were not taking these medications, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

Infections pose major but overlooked risks in people with diabetes

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 13:22
Infections should be considered a "health hazard" in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that current clinical guidelines fail to reflect a substantial but under-recognized burden of illness, hospitalization and death.

Children facing food insecurity show distinct gut microbiomes

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 13:02
Food insecurity may leave a measurable biological signature in the gut microbiome of children, according to new research presented at ASM Microbe 2026.

Microbially modified bile acids influence sleep apnea outcomes

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 12:53
Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions of patients with sleep apnea worldwide.

Study reveals how germinal centers consistently produce antibodies

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 12:45
A new study tracking thousands of B cells across more than 100 germinal centers in mice reveals how the system consistently produces highly effective antibodies.

New findings highlight risks and therapeutic targets in systemic sclerosis

Rss Feed - Sun, 06/07/2026 - 12:09
Systemic sclerosis is a rare connective tissue disorder characterised by autoimmune features with vascular manifestations, causing fibrosis of the skin and internal organs.

Researchers challenge the traditional understanding of how histone deacetylase inhibitors function

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 23:45
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are challenging the traditional understanding of how cancer drugs called histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors function.

Integrated care reduces hospital visits for adults with disabilities

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 23:05
University of Cincinnati and Ohio State University researchers have found that adults with developmental disabilities who have integrated care were less likely to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized than others who were not.

Three decades of progress since the discovery of senescence-associated beta-galactosidase

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 23:03
A new review was published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 15, 2026, titled "Blue period – features of senescence 30 years after beta-galactosidase."

Grant fuels research into SYNGAP1-linked behavioral abnormalities

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 21:51
CURE SYNGAP1 501(c)(3) is pleased to announce a $130,000 grant to Dr. Helen Willsey and Dr. David Kastner at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Study links common sleep behaviors to signs of brain aging

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 16:14
How we sleep may have lasting impacts for our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging.

Popular supplement creatine supercharges critical immune cells fighting cancer

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 16:06
Creatine, the organic acid that is popularly taken as a supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, supercharges a critical class of immune cells that activate and prepare the body's key cancer-fighters, according to new UCLA research.

Study evaluates how facial aging features influence age perception in women

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 15:50
This study enrolled 308 Chinese women aged 15–65 years to explore the relationship between chronological age, perceived age, and facial aging manifestations.

Study validates research models for tracking circular extra-chromosomal DNA

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 15:47
Damage to DNA in cancer cells can lead to pieces breaking off chromosomes and floating away, like icebergs cracking off from a glacier.

Maternal vaccination provides protection against RSV-associated hospitalization in early infancy

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 15:42
A study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published today in JAMA Network Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Medical Association, found that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during pregnancy reduced the risk of hospitalization in young infants by nearly 70%.

Flu drugs may reduce cognitive decline in people with HIV

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:54
A class of flu drugs may reduce cognitive decline and premature aging in people living with chronic viral infection, reports a new study led by Northwestern University that began with blood samples from people with HIV and extended into preclinical drug trials.

Home sewage overflows expose residents to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria

Rss Feed - Fri, 06/05/2026 - 13:33
A new study shows that sewage overflows in homes can expose people to bacteria that can make them sick, including antibiotic-resistant and multidrug resistant bacteria which can make infections difficult to treat.

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