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Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Doubles Over 20 Years, New Study Reveals
Heavy drinkers in the United States are now more than twice as likely to develop significant liver disease compared to two decades ago, according to a new study published today by Keck Medicine of USC in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. “Alcohol-related liver disease is the main cause of liver-related death and these results…
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Why Older Adults Should Drink Beetroot Juice
Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice could significantly reduce blood pressure in older adults, thanks to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. Published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, the research compares the responses of older and younger adults to beetroot juice consumption. The study…
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Researchers Warn GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Fail to Provide Key Long-Term Benefit
GLP-1 receptor agonists, popular for their significant weight loss effects, may not offer long-term enhancements in cardiorespiratory function. Researchers from the University of Virginia are urging caution and additional measures to ensure patients reaping the short-term benefits do not face adverse long-term consequences. In collaboration with fellow UVA experts, Zhenqi Liu, a professor of medicine…
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AI Tool EchoNext Detects Hidden Heart Disease
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing heart disease screening, thanks to a new tool developed by researchers at Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian. Structural heart disease, including conditions such as valve disease and congenital defects, often remain hidden until reaching advanced stages. To address this, a research team led by Pierre Elias, an assistant professor of medicine and…
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AI Enhances Eye Disease Prediction: New Study
A groundbreaking combination of routine eye scans and artificial intelligence (AI) has paved the way for a novel and far more precise method of assessing short-sightedness, promising to revolutionize the prevention of severe retinal damage. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Edinburgh demonstrated how this new technique, driven by AI, could better…
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AI Tool Accurately Pinpoints Tumor Locations on Breast MRI Scans
A new AI model has been developed to revolutionize breast cancer detection on MRI scans, significantly enhancing the accuracy in identifying tumor locations compared to existing benchmark models. This innovative tool, trained on a large dataset of nearly 10,000 breast MRI exams, was revealed in a study published today in the journal Radiology. “AI-assisted MRI…
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New Study Reveals What Is Accelerating Aging Worldwide
A landmark international study involving 161,981 participants from 40 countries reveals that factors like air pollution, social inequality and weak democratic institutions significantly accelerate aging. The groundbreaking research, published today in Nature Medicine, was conducted by an international team of scientists, including experts from Trinity College Dublin. The study introduces a comprehensive global exposome framework…
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New Wristband Sensor Offers Complete Monitoring for Diabetes and Heart Health
A groundbreaking wearable wristband has been developed by researchers at UC San Diego, promising to significantly enhance diabetes management and cardiovascular health monitoring. Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, this innovative device continuously tracks glucose, alcohol and lactate levels, along with key cardiovascular signals, providing comprehensive real-time health data. The wristband features a microneedle array designed…
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How Exercise Boosts Cancer Immunity by Reshaping Gut Microbes
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has unveiled how exercise can significantly improve cancer outcomes by reshaping the gut microbiome. This research, published in the journal Cell, demonstrates that exercise-induced changes in gut bacteria produce a metabolite called formate, which enhances the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments in mice and correlates…
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Declining Oral Health Linked to Increased Risk of Lifestyle-Related Diseases
A monumental new study has unveiled a crucial link between deteriorating oral health and the prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. Led by Mitsuyoshi Yoshida, a professor at Fujita Health University in Japan, the research emphasizes the pivotal role oral health plays in overall well-being. Published in the Journal of Oral…
