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Unlocking bacterial genomes to develop tailored probiotic therapies
Probiotics are emerging tools used by neonatal intensive care units to promote healthy outcomes and prevent intestinal diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis.
Walking slightly faster enhances physical function in older adults
Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence.
Food insecurity found to directly cause anxiety and depression symptoms
Food insecurity is not only linked with, but directly causes symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to research published in the open access journal PLOS Mental Health.
Interbreeding with Neanderthals may explain risk for fatal neurological condition in modern humans
A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one per cent of people today.
Research suggests a new strategy to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's
New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Hispanic people more likely to develop peripheral neuropathy than white adults
Hispanic people have an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy compared to white people that cannot be explained by many health, lifestyle and social risk factors, according to a study published July 16, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Taking specific antiseizure drugs during pregnancy linked to increased risk of malformations at birth
A new study that examined older and newer medications to treat seizures has found that using some medications during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of malformations at birth, or birth defects.
Study reveals critical role of the extracellular matrix in neuroblastoma progression
A groundbreaking study led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles has found a novel mechanism behind neuroblastoma progression: the shape and structure of the extracellular matrix.
In utero exposure to vape liquids can alter skull shape during fetal development
In utero exposure to two liquid ingredients in e-cigarettes – minus the nicotine that drives addiction – can alter skull shape during fetal development, a new study in mice has found.
Music therapy approach can ease distress in dementia patients
A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients.
New study tracks how living in an agrihood impacts resident health
Could moving into a neighborhood built around a working farm be the prescription for better health? A new Texas A&M University study is putting that question to the test, tracking how residents of a new "agrihood" community change their diet, exercise, and overall health after moving in.
Common medications impact gut microbiome and promote pathogen growth
The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively helps to shape our health.
New study maps bacterial communication to fight MRSA infections
Imagine two people talking over a walkie-talkie set. Successful communication depends on them being tuned to the same frequency.
Prestigious Stephenson Scholar Grants support cutting-edge pancreatic cancer studies
The Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute and its partner City of Hope, one of the country's largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations, today announced the six inaugural recipients of the prestigious Stephenson Scholar Grants, awarding $5.25 million to support high-impact research aimed at transforming the understanding, early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
New research offers hope to preserve vision in autosomal dominant optic atrophy
Autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common genetic optic neuropathy, is an insidious disease. It often presents slowly during childhood by way of blurry vision, trouble reading or focusing, and sometimes only as a failed vision test.
Harvard researchers uncover how the brain directs blood flow in real time
All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making decisions.
TTUHSC researcher focuses on how brain endothelial cells handle stressors of neuroinflammation
Each year in the U.S., approximately 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). About 50,000 of these injuries will result in death, and more than 80,000 will lead to permanent disability.
New micro physiological system emulates different regions of the human lung
Respiratory infections such as COVID-19 have been responsible for numerous pandemics and have placed a substantial burden on healthcare systems.
Targeting amino acid networks could lead to more precise medicines
Amino acids play a fundamental role in regulating how cells respond to drugs. These molecules, which form proteins, act like bricks that communicate with each other within a structure.
Study reveals key social factors that support preterm children's mental health
Around 8% of all births in England are preterm. Despite improvements in neonatal care and survival, preterm children still have more difficulties in later life than their peers, including a higher risk of mental health problems, which have not improved in recent decades.
