Category: Health

In a groundbreaking effort to combat drug-resistant strains of the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, researchers led by the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB) of the Czech Academy of Sciences have made a crucial discovery. By successfully isolating and preparing the proteasome enzyme complex of the parasite, they’ve opened the door to developing new and…

Lower-income adults with Medicare Advantage plans struggle with high out-of-pocket costs for dental, vision and hearing services, despite these plans offering supplemental benefits, a new study led by NYU reveals. Medicare Advantage plans, which are an alternative to traditional Medicare, provide additional benefits like dental, vision and hearing coverage. These benefits, funded mainly by rebate…

In a significant breakthrough, researchers at DZNE and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg in Germany have harnessed smartphone technology to identify individuals at an elevated risk for dementia. This innovative approach utilizes mobility data collected during a smartphone-based wayfinding task, shedding new light on the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, recently published in…

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a primary cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States, has long eluded effective, side effect-free treatments. In a significant breakthrough, research published in the journal Developmental Cell offers critical insights into the cellular mechanisms driving AMD and identifies potential new therapeutic targets. “Current treatments for AMD have limited efficacy…

Nearly 60% of Americans are consuming diets that promote inflammation, significantly raising their risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. This finding comes from a new study that utilized a decade-old tool designed to measure dietary inflammation. The study also identified specific demographics more inclined toward pro-inflammatory diets, notably Black Americans, men and…

A new study by researchers at Hitotsubashi University has revealed that tax increases, smoke-free legislation and anti-smoking campaigns are among the most effective tools in reducing smoking prevalence and consumption. The findings, published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, offer crucial insights for policymakers in the ongoing battle against tobacco use. Tobacco remains a formidable…

In a landmark development for neuroscience, the BRAIN Initiative® Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) has unveiled its first major data release, marking a transformative step in the quest to comprehensively map the human brain. The newly available data, made accessible through the BICAN Rapid Release Inventory, includes in-depth single-cell and single-nucleus transcriptomic and epigenomic profiles from…

New research from The Ohio State University suggests that pigs could be a vehicle for transmitting a strain of hepatitis E virus (HEV) commonly found in rats to humans. This strain, known as rat HEV, has already been responsible for infecting at least 20 individuals globally since the first human case was identified in a…

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy have made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to new treatments for liver fibrosis, a condition with limited current options and significant health risks. Liver fibrosis, characterized by the formation of scar tissue in the liver due to chronic inflammation, can lead to severe complications including…

A cutting-edge laser-based headset devised by a team of researchers from Caltech and the Keck School of Medicine of USC is poised to revolutionize the way stroke risk is assessed. This noninvasive device monitors changes in blood flow and volume in the brain, offering new hope for early detection and prevention of stroke, a condition…