Category: Health

A groundbreaking new study has uncovered that lung nodules — a potential early indicator of lung cancer — are prevalent in a substantial portion of non-smokers. This discovery could reshape current medical guidelines that predominantly cater to high-risk smokers. Published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the research evaluated…

Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and Fudan University, among others, have unveiled a critical piece in the puzzle of why some individuals experience severe, life-threatening respiratory infections while others do not. Published in the journal Cell, the study highlights the role of the enzyme Oleoyl-ACP-hydrolase…

In a pioneering study that could reshape the future of Alzheimer’s treatment, a research team led by the University of California, Irvine has unveiled how the TREM2 R47H genetic mutation drives the development of beta-amyloid plaques, crucial in the progression of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Utilizing advanced single-cell Merfish spatial transcriptomics technology, this investigation provides unprecedented…

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have made significant strides in understanding the molecular underpinnings of COVID-19-related diarrhea, offering hope for new treatments and insights into long COVID-19. Using advanced models that simulate human intestines, the team has uncovered several mechanisms causing this debilitating symptom. The study, published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, utilized…

Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have unearthed a promising new approach to combating Parkinson’s disease through naturally occurring antioxidants in seaweed. The study, led by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa, focuses on Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, and its polyphenols, aiming to address the neurodegenerative disease which affects millions worldwide. Parkinson’s disease, characterized by the…

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have achieved a pivotal breakthrough in precision medicine. They have successfully mapped the interactions of 144 active substances with approximately 8,000 proteins, potentially unlocking unknown therapeutic benefits of existing medications. This pioneering study, driven by advanced proteomics and the innovative decryptE method, could pave the way for…

Researchers led by UC San Diego have made a groundbreaking advancement by developing a wearable, non-invasive device capable of measuring human cervical nerve activity in clinical settings for the first time. The groundbreaking technology, capable of recording Autonomic Neurography (ANG), could revolutionize the early detection and treatment of inflammatory conditions such as sepsis. This innovative…

In a remarkable breakthrough, researchers from Virginia Tech have discovered that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among several wildlife species, particularly in areas with high human activity. This significant finding, published in the journal Nature Communications, extends the understanding of virus transmission beyond human populations and emphasizes the need for broader surveillance.…

The Texas Heart Institute, in collaboration with BiVACOR®, has made a historic stride in cardiac care with the successful first-in-human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH). This pioneering procedure was performed on July 9, 2024, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center as part of the FDA-approved Early Feasibility Study. The BiVACOR TAH, constructed…

Researchers at Cornell University have made a significant breakthrough, providing the first evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus. This discovery could have far-reaching implications for both animal and human health. The study, set to be published in the journal Nature, documents how the influenza virus spilled over from birds…