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Review highlights macrophages as key drivers of chronic transplant rejection

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:23
A comprehensive review led by Professors Malgorzata Kloc and Xian Chang Li at the Immunobiology and Transplant Science Center of Houston Methodist Hospital in the United States was published in Volume 2, article number 29 of the journal Immunity & Inflammation on June 30, 2026.

Scientists discover molecular mechanism behind anesthesia-induced unconsciousness

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:10
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Birkbeck, University of London, have identified a site where a commonly used anesthetic binds to sodium ion channels, revealing a molecular mechanism that may explain how these drugs dampen communication between neurons.

Inhaler misuse linked to cognitive impairment and poor manual dexterity

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:50
Cognitive function, hand dexterity, and breathing ability play an important role in helping people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) use their inhalers correctly, according to a new study.

Clinical trial finds stem cell brain transplants feasible for Parkinson's disease

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:36
A landmark study led from Lund, Sweden, has shown that transplanting stem-cell derived dopamine progenitor cells into the brain is feasible.

Genetic research reveals surprising metabolic pathway for irritable bowel syndrome

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:28
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects more than 10% of the general population, causing recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.

GLP-1 drugs may reduce lung scarring from Long COVID in diabetic patients

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:24
GLP-1 agonists have become popular treatments for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, and newer studies suggest other health benefits as well.

Yeast food supplement helps immune cells fight cancer more effectively

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:07
​Researchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that a food supplement made from yeast helps the body to make stronger immune cells that can fight cancer.

New form of hereditary prostate cancer can cause aggressive disease at a young age

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 13:01
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified a new form of hereditary prostate cancer that, while rare, can cause aggressive disease at a young age.

Random sounds during sleep disrupt brain waves and impair memory

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:38
A research team in Freiburg has investigated how random sounds played during sleep affect the consolidation of new memories.

Lung tumors hack the nervous system to cause severe cachexia

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:34
Cachexia is a condition in which patients affected by cancer or other chronic diseases become sick and lose weight.

Study: Aortic dissection survivors can participate in moderate‑intensity exercise at home

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:29
A multicenter clinical trial led by UTHealth Houston has found that survivors of aortic dissection can participate in moderate‑intensity exercise at home without increasing the risk of recurrent aortic events.

Early-onset dementia lowers work productivity years before formal diagnosis

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:26
People diagnosed with early-onset dementia had reduced work productivity up to 15 years before diagnosis, according to a study published July 8, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Routine midwife debriefing provides critical mental health support for mothers

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 10:23
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that a structured, midwife‑led birth debrief can significantly strengthen women's emotional wellbeing after childbirth and can be built into routine maternity care.

Sniffing chocolate scent boosts leg workout performance without extra effort

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 09:01
When was the last time you went to the gym and found working out a bit harder than expected? Leg day in particular can be tough, but a new Frontiers in Physiology study found a promising trick that might make it easier: sniffing chocolate.

Experimental compound BA-101 overcomes chemotherapy resistance in glioblastoma

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 07:44
Scientists have identified a promising new strategy to tackle one of the biggest obstacles in treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive form of brain cancer: resistance to chemotherapy.

University of Malaga scientists find way to improve morphine treatments

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 07:08
Scientists at the Department of Cell Biology of the University of Malaga have taken a step forward in the search for more effective treatments for pain with a new study that continues advancing in mitigating the addictive effects of morphine -one of the main drugs used for this purpose- as well as the development of analgesic tolerance to this drug.

Spear Bio to unveil novel Alzheimer’s disease immunoassays and fully automated instrument platform at AAIC 2026

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 07:07
Spear Bio, an innovator in ultrasensitive protein biomarker detection, today announced plans to unveil new SPEAR immunoassay and instrument innovations at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2026, taking place July 12–15 in London, UK.

Nine gut bacteria linked to future type 2 diabetes risk

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 06:37
Research identifies specific gut microbes associated with future type 2 diabetes risk, emphasizing the impact of dietary fiber on microbiome health.

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 06:24
Air pollution is a major public health issue, with long-term exposure to fine particulate matter linked with an increased risk of various diseases, including stroke and dementia.

Active birth control pills may increase emotional eating

Rss Feed - Thu, 07/09/2026 - 06:16
Combined oral contraceptives are associated with increased emotional eating, suggesting hormonal effects on eating behaviors and potential binge eating risks.

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