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Heart failure triggers multimorbidity by altering stem cells, study reveals

Researchers identified that heart failure (HF) promotes multimorbidity by altering hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to produce pro-inflammatory macrophages, increasing vulnerability in multiple organs. The study highlights the role of suppressed TGF-β signaling in these alterations, contributing to chronic inflammation and subsequent health issues.

28 May 2024

New frontiers in medicine: COVID-19 lessons push for multidisciplinary collaboration

Researchers highlight the need for multidisciplinary collaboration in medicine, especially in addressing transmissible illnesses, precision medicine, and data science, as learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 May 2024

Study links high sugar intake to lower childhood asthma risk, while fat, magnesium, and vitamin D increase it

Using Mendelian Randomization, researchers found that high sugar intake may lower childhood asthma risk, while high fat, magnesium, and vitamin D intake increase it.

27 May 2024

Low vitamin D levels linked to higher diabetes risk in older adults, study finds

A meta-analysis found that low serum vitamin D levels significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, even after adjusting for several confounders.

27 May 2024

Study suggests broccoli may reduce cancer risk

A meta-analysis of over 730,000 individuals indicates that high broccoli consumption is linked to lower cancer prevalence, though more robust research is needed to confirm its chemopreventive properties.

27 May 2024

AI could offer companionship to lonely people

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology could offer companionship to lonely people amid an international epidemic of loneliness, says a robotics expert.

27 May 2024

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Researchers reviewed the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals on the gut-brain axis, finding they could influence brain function and reduce neurological symptoms by modulating gut microbiota.

26 May 2024

Study finds human body lice can transmit plague bacteria

Researchers adapted a strain of human body lice to study their infection dynamics with Yersinia pestis, finding that lice can become infected and transmit the plague bacterium.

26 May 2024

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

Researchers analyzed nationwide data from Germany to evaluate trends and outcomes in hospitalized cases of high- and low-flow priapism, finding increased hospitalizations for ischemic priapism and reduced cases linked to sickle cell disease.

26 May 2024

SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients

The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease but without diabetes.

25 May 2024

Experts recommend structured approach to optimize exercise interventions in MS rehabilitation

A team of experts in multiple sclerosis (MS) research recommends a structured approach to the study of mechanisms of exercise training for improving outcomes for multiple sclerosis (MS).

24 May 2024

Targeting metabolic pathways to combat Epstein-Barr virus infections

The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers.

24 May 2024

Driving innovation in regenerative medicine: €37.5 million grant for DRIVE-RM consortium

The DRIVE-RM consortium, led by Professor of Experimental Nephrology Marianne Verhaar from UMC Utrecht, has been awarded €37.5 million under the prestigious NWO SUMMIT program.

24 May 2024

Inflation Reduction Act boosts shingles vaccine uptake by 46% for Medicare Part D recipients

Among the aims of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is reducing health care costs for older adults by eliminating cost sharing for certain drugs and vaccines covered by Medicare Part D.

23 May 2024

Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds

Research suggests the ketogenic diet may offer benefits in managing anxiety, depression, stress, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy.

23 May 2024

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

Research paper reviews the cardiovascular benefits of phenolic compounds in cherries and berries, highlighting their potential to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and improve lipid profiles. Regular consumption of these fruits can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

23 May 2024

New understanding of cancer drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver

University of Oklahoma researchers have deepened their understanding of a drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver, a condition that often occurs with obesity and can lead to serious fatty liver disease.

23 May 2024

Study demonstrates causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of ISCs in colitis

In a study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a research team led by Prof. PAN Wen from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with research teams led by Prof. ZHU Shu and Prof. SONG Xinyang, demonstrated the causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of intestinal stem cells (ISCs) in colitis.

23 May 2024

New genetic discoveries offer hope for targeted lupus therapies

Lupus is a lifelong, often painful and occasionally lethal autoimmune disease. Few treatments exist today beyond powerful steroids to knock down a patient's immune system -; a therapy that has its own serious risks.

23 May 2024

New study maps out long COVID patterns in England, showing who is most at risk

A study of 19 million adults in England reveals demographic and clinical patterns of long COVID, highlighting higher rates among women, middle-aged adults, and those with comorbidities, with vaccination linked to lower incidence.

22 May 2024

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Heart failure triggers multimorbidity by altering stem cells, study reveals

New frontiers in medicine: COVID-19 lessons push for multidisciplinary collaboration

Study links high sugar intake to lower childhood asthma risk, while fat, magnesium, and vitamin D increase it

Low vitamin D levels linked to higher diabetes risk in older adults, study finds

Study suggests broccoli may reduce cancer risk

AI could offer companionship to lonely people

Phytochemicals show promise in treating neurological disorders by influencing the gut-brain axis

Study finds human body lice can transmit plague bacteria

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients

Experts recommend structured approach to optimize exercise interventions in MS rehabilitation

Targeting metabolic pathways to combat Epstein-Barr virus infections

Driving innovation in regenerative medicine: €37.5 million grant for DRIVE-RM consortium

Inflation Reduction Act boosts shingles vaccine uptake by 46% for Medicare Part D recipients

Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds

Cherries and berries: Nature’s sweet remedy for a healthy heart

New understanding of cancer drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver

Study demonstrates causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of ISCs in colitis

New genetic discoveries offer hope for targeted lupus therapies

New study maps out long COVID patterns in England, showing who is most at risk

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