Category: Health

A significant new study from the University of Iowa highlights the crucial link between physical activity and the risk of chronic diseases, urging health care systems to routinely survey patients about their exercise habits. Led by Lucas Carr, an associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, the research scrutinized responses from over…

A new breakthrough in the understanding of allergic inflammation has been unveiled by researchers led by the Institute of Science Tokyo, spotlighting the pivotal role of a protein called tristetraprolin (TTP) in basophils. Inflammation is a fundamental aspect of the body’s defense system, essential for combating infections and repairing tissue damage. Basophils, though constituting less…

Researchers led by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have made pivotal discoveries about the progression of fatty liver disease to liver cancer in a study published in the journal Nature. Their findings expose a significant relationship between cellular metabolism and DNA damage, providing promising directions for preventing and treating hepatocellular carcinoma…

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Nature, researchers have identified a crucial factor that makes the lung a frequent target for cancer metastasis. The team, led by Sarah-Maria Fendt, principal Investigator at the VIB Center for Cancer Biology and professor of oncology at KU Leuven, Belgium, has discovered that aspartate, an amino acid, plays a significant…

A groundbreaking study led by Harvard Medical School has revealed that age-related bone loss occurs independently of the gut microbiome, challenging long-standing assumptions. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize future approaches to treating osteoporosis, an ailment predominantly affecting the aging population. Osteoporosis remains a critical health issue worldwide, particularly among the elderly. Despite numerous…

A groundbreaking preclinical study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has revealed that the hormone estrogen plays a significant role in regulating binge drinking behavior in females. Published today in the journal Nature Communications, the study offers compelling insights that may lead to innovative treatments for alcohol use disorder. The research shows that elevated levels…

A team of international researchers led by Trinity College Dublin has uncovered a compelling link between societal inequality and changes in brain health associated with aging and dementia. The study, published today in Nature Aging, suggests that structural inequalities, such as socioeconomic disparities measured by the GINI index, have a profound impact on brain structure…

In a breakthrough that could transform respiratory health care, scientists at Newcastle University in the UK have devised a novel lung scanning technique that reveals a real-time view of lung function. This pioneering method, leveraging the harmless gas perfluoropropane, enables clinicians to see how air moves through the lungs of patients with conditions such as…

A new year often brings fresh resolutions, and prioritizing brain health could be your most impactful goal. According to a new article published in the journal Neurology, discussing 12 critical factors with your neurologist or primary care physician could significantly enhance your brain health. The research, spearheaded by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), is…

In an inspiring breakthrough, new research has revealed that coffee and tea consumption could play a significant role in reducing the risk of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and throat. Published by Wileyonline in the CANCER journal, a peer-reviewed publication of the American Cancer Society, the study compiles data from…