Category: Health

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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)…

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…

Children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy continue to enjoy stronger bones by age seven, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton. This discovery highlights the long-term benefits of prenatal vitamin D supplementation, further supporting its role as a critical public health measure. The study, published…

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at Emory University have identified a precise method to predict the severity of COVID-19 by analyzing autoantibodies in nasal swabs. This significant finding could lead to more personalized treatment plans, especially for high-risk individuals. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, observed 125 patients with various levels of COVID-19 severity…

A new study has uncovered a startling statistic: nearly 10% of children in high-burden tuberculosis (TB) settings develop the disease by their 10th birthday. The research, led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), the University of São Paulo and the University of Cape Town, provides crucial insights into the persistent risk of TB…