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New food-grade natural solution created for tackling obesity
As obesity rates continue to rise, many are turning to prescription medicines like Ozempic for weight loss. But with significant side effects, accessibility and cost issues, alternatives are needed.
Short sleep and high blood pressure may increase brain damage
People with high blood pressure who also lack sleep may be at increased risk of reduced cognitive performance and greater brain injury, Monash University research has found.
From potential to practice: A blueprint for responsible AI in healthcare
Researchers developed comprehensive AI guidelines to ensure safe, equitable, and effective integration into healthcare, with a case study highlighting ambient documentation applications.
Low levels of arsenic exposure linked to increased kidney cancer risk
New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.
New algorithm identifies cells responsible for aggressive tumor growth
Cancer Research UK-funded scientists have unveiled the first computational algorithm capable of identifying which cell populations within a tumor drive aggressive growth.
Text message reminders fail to boost long-term medication adherence
A new study published today in JAMA reveals text message reminders for patients who delay refilling their medications didn't help improve how regularly they refilled medications over a year.
Pregnancy strengthens immune defense against flu, study finds
McGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus receives $46 million for blindness cure research
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus will receive up to $46 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Transplantation of Human Eye Allografts (THEA) program to advance pioneering research aimed at curing total blindness through human eye transplantation.
Kennesaw State professor receives grant to study cancer treatment access in Kenya
Kennesaw State University professor Herman "Gene" Ray has received a grant from the National Cancer Institute of Kenya to understand the relationship between access to treatment and outcomes in the presence of healthcare reforms enacted in Kenya.
Migrant children face challenges accessing school-based mental health services
School-based mental health support should be more accessible for migrant children, a new study says.
University of Arizona receives $1.7 million for spina bifida research
Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson received $1.7 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve knowledge regarding the prevalence, mortality and health outcomes for people of all ages living with spina bifida.
Study shows milk, eggs and fish boost child development in Africa
A study by the University of Bonn and the CABI Centre in Kenya shows that milk, eggs and fish are good for child development.
Study reveals pathways behind organ damage in severe COVID-19
New research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light on the pathways that drive organ damage and death in severe COVID-19 and helps explain why survivors of the disease can experience long-term complications.
New insights into how aging affects muscle cell regeneration
As muscles age, their cells lose the ability to regenerate and heal after injury. Now, Cornell University researchers have created the most comprehensive portrait to date of how that change, in mice, unfolds over time.
Hypothalamic deep brain stimulation restores walking after spinal cord injury
Scientists have identified neurons in the lateral hypothalamus that can be targeted through deep brain stimulation to improve walking after spinal cord injury (SCI). This innovative approach shows promise in both animal models and initial human trials, paving the way for groundbreaking treatments.
Researchers expose practices of crisis pregnancy centers across the U.S.
A new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego introduces a powerful new approach to understanding the operation of crisis pregnancy centers, non-profit organizations dedicated to an anti-abortion agenda.
Researchers develop organoid mimicking human fetal pancreas
Researchers from the Organoid group (previously Clevers group) at the Hubrecht Institute have developed a new organoid that mimics the human fetal pancreas, offering a clearer view of its early development.
Understanding the role of sleep in dementia and associated illnesses
A new review was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 21, titled, "Sleep deprivation in dementia comorbidities: focus on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety/depression and thyroid disorders."
Great ape museum specimens reveal secrets of DNA virus evolution
Scientists screened great ape museum specimens for DNA viruses, revealing insights into viral evolution and host-virus associations spanning decades.
Study reveals how stem cells sense and respond to their environment
A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Institut Curie reveals how stem cells sense and respond to their environment, with implications for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
