Category: Health

  • Moffitt Researchers Unveil Scalable Method to Produce Cancer-Fighting Compounds

    In a groundbreaking development, Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have created a scalable synthesis method for withanolides, a group of naturally occurring compounds with noted anti-cancer properties. Traditionally sourced from plants, withanolides have shown remarkable potential to inhibit cancer cell growth, induce apoptosis and block metastasis. However, their natural scarcity has limited research and therapeutic advancement.…

  • Breakthrough USC Study Reveals Kidney Regeneration Potential With Low-Salt Diet in Mice

    A study led by University of Southern California Stem Cell scientist Janos Peti-Peterdi has discovered a novel method to stimulate kidney regeneration through a low-salt diet. The research, recently published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, could pave the way for innovative treatments for chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition that affects 850 million people…

  • AI Breakthrough Identifies High-Risk Endometrial Cancer With Potential to Save Lives

    Groundbreaking research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) could revolutionize care for patients with endometrial cancer, the most common type of gynecologic malignancy. Leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence, scientists have uncovered a high-risk subset of this cancer that conventional pathology often misses. AI Unmasks Hidden Risks This study, published in Nature Communications, revealed…

  • New Molecular Signatures Discovered in Alzheimer’s May Revolutionize Diagnosis and Treatment

    In a significant breakthrough, researchers at the Mayo Clinic and their international collaborators have identified unique molecular signatures in the blood-brain barrier linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Published in Nature Communications, the study could lead to revolutionary advances in diagnosing and treating the debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. “These signatures have high potential…

  • Revolutionary 3D Models of the Colon Boost Disease Detection

    Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) are making waves with a revolutionary approach to medical imaging, creating highly accurate three-dimensional models of the colon from mere single images. This breakthrough could significantly advance the detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases, promising faster and more reliable results. “Our work shows that it…

  • BU Researchers Develop AI to Predict Alzheimer’s Risk With 78.5% Accuracy

    Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis could soon become more accessible and accurate thanks to a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by researchers at Boston University. The newly designed AI computer program predicts, with high reliability, whether individuals with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer’s-related dementia within the next six years. This innovative approach, which…

  • Johns Hopkins Study Exposes Hidden Dangers in Biosolid Fertilizers

    In a pioneering study, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have unveiled potential hazards lurking in fertilizers derived from the byproducts of wastewater treatment. This landmark study, published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, sheds light on the chemical contamination present in these so-called biosolids, paving the way for more stringent governmental regulations and safety…

  • WSU Researchers Unveil 3D-Printed Wearable Health Monitor to Detect Disease via Sweat

    In a groundbreaking development poised to revolutionize medical diagnostics, researchers at Washington State University have designed a wearable health monitor capable of measuring important biochemicals in sweat during physical exercise. Published in the journal ACS Sensors, the innovative 3D-printed monitor could eventually offer a simple, non-invasive method for tracking health conditions and diagnosing diseases such…

  • A Common Inexpensive Blood Pressure Drug May Prevent Epilepsy, Stanford-Led Study Shows

    Researchers led by Stanford Medicine have unveiled a promising discovery that could redefine the preventive strategies for epilepsy. According to their recent study, a class of drugs commonly used to treat high blood pressure might also significantly reduce the risk of developing epilepsy. The breakthrough, detailed in the June 17 issue of JAMA Neurology, highlights…

  • Study Reveals We Are Eating Better, but Persistent Disparities Continue in American Diets

    Despite some advances in dietary habits over the past 20 years, many Americans are still struggling with poor diet quality, particularly those from marginalized communities, according to a new study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. “While we’ve seen some modest improvement in American diets in the last two…