Category: Health

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…

A new study from Northwestern Medicine has uncovered the mechanism behind metformin, a leading Type 2 diabetes medication known for its wide range of health benefits. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, reveals how metformin interferes with mitochondria, the cell’s “powerhouse,” to effectively lower blood sugar levels. For over 60 years, metformin has…

Recent research published in ACS ES&T Water has uncovered startling findings about silver-coated antimicrobial showerheads, suggesting they may fail to protect against harmful waterborne pathogens and could even exacerbate the threat by fostering antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial showerheads, often laden with silver — a naturally antimicrobial metal — are widely installed in various settings, including health…

Imagine a vaccine that you could simply rub onto your skin rather than enduring the discomfort of a needle. This groundbreaking prospect is closer to reality thanks to the innovative work of researchers at Stanford University. Michael Fischbach, the Liu (Liao) Family Professor and a professor of bioengineering at Stanford, and his team have domesticated…

For those suffering from rosacea, eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions, a new treatment could be on the horizon. Researchers led by the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that a compound named SYM2081 can effectively inhibit the activity of mast cells, potentially preventing the symptoms that often plague patients. Their findings, published in Science Translational…

New findings from researchers at University College London (UCL) suggest that the cognitive benefits of exercise extend far longer than previously thought. According to the study, published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost cognitive performance, including memory, for up to 24 hours. The significance…