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Reduce Blood Pressure With 10 Minutes of Light Exercise Every Hour, Study Finds
By breaking up long periods of inactivity with light physical activity, children and young adults can significantly reduce their blood pressure, a new study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle has found. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, led by Andrew Agbaje, alongside University of Bristol and University of Exeter, tracked…
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Managing Risk Factors Key to Reducing Severe Stroke Risk
Conditions like high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and smoking significantly increase the risk of having a severe stroke, according to a study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. This large-scale research, encompassing data from 26,948 individuals across 32 countries with an average age of 62, represents a significant leap…
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AI Tech FastGlioma Dramatically Improves Brain Tumor Detection During Surgery
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence model, FastGlioma, capable of identifying residual brain tumor tissue with remarkable speed and accuracy. This innovation promises to revolutionize neurosurgery, according to a study published in Nature. FastGlioma, developed by a team from the University of Michigan and the University of California, San Francisco, can detect remaining cancerous…
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MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy Shown to Reduce Long-Term Side Effects for Prostate Cancer Patients
A new study by the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals that MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) substantially lowers long-term side effects for prostate cancer patients compared to the standard CT-guided approach. After an extensive two-year follow-up, the researchers found that patients receiving MRI-guided SBRT experienced significantly fewer urinary and bowel issues. Notably, only…
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Air Pollution Linked to Surge in Eczema Cases, New Yale Study Finds
People living in heavily polluted areas are significantly more likely to develop eczema, according to a new study led by Jeffrey Cohen, assistant professor of dermatology and biomedical informatics and data science at the Yale School of Medicine. Published in PLOS ONE, the study finds a strong correlation between increased levels of fine particulate matter…
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Everyday Physical Activities Improve Cognitive Health in Middle Age, Study Finds
A new study led by Penn State College of Medicine suggests that incorporating everyday physical activities into daily routines can greatly benefit cognitive health, particularly processing speed, in middle-aged adults. The study, published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, revealed that engaging in activities as simple as walking a dog or doing household chores can…
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Potential Breakthrough Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease Progression Identified
A new study by a team of researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) has identified a groundbreaking biomarker that could significantly alter the management of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in NPJ Parkinson’s Disease, reveals that levels of a molecule known as ecto-GPR37 in the cerebrospinal fluid are…
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Study Reveals Link Between Air Pollution and Increased Head and Neck Cancer Rates
A new study published in Scientific Reports has uncovered a significant correlation between exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution and increased incidences of head and neck cancers. This comprehensive research was a collaborative effort involving experts from Wayne State University, Johns Hopkins University and Mass General Brigham. The study was spearheaded by John Cramer,…
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Research Finds Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Obesity
A new study has found that vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity. The research, led by the American University of Beirut Medical Center and published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, indicates that adhering to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) daily recommended dose of 600 International Units (IU)…
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MSU Scientists Develops Revolutionary Genetic Breast Cancer Model
A breakthrough in breast cancer research has emerged from the labs of Michigan State University (MSU), providing scientists with a promising new genetic model to study the disease’s progression and metastasis. This innovative approach is spearheaded by Eran Andrechek, a professor of physiology at MSU, whose work has focused on the elusive E2F5 gene. The…
