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Meta-analysis unveils connection between insulin-dependent diabetes and eating disorders

One in four patients with insulin-dependent diabetes aged 16 years and older also exhibit some kind of eating disorder symptoms, according to a recent meta-analysis conducted at the University of Eastern Finland.

8 May 2024

Mathematical microscope sheds light on efficient memory formation even during sleep

UCLA Health researchers have discovered a mechanism that creates memories while reducing metabolic cost, even during sleep.

8 May 2024

Compound 12: A promising candidate for heart failure therapy with reduced glucose-lowering activity

Prior research showed that thoughtful structural modifications can dissociate the anti-heart failure activity from glucose-lowering effects.

8 May 2024

New family of compounds shows promise as treatment for parasitic worms

An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a family of natural compounds with potential as new and more effective treatments for parasitic worms.

8 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

When people are ill, they feel less empathy for others than when they are healthy. This has been confirmed by a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.

8 May 2024

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Is the status of "perfect parent" attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer say "no," and a new study finds that pressure to try to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

8 May 2024

Gene linked to intellectual disability can regulate learning and memory

A gene previously linked to intellectual disability has been found to regulate learning and memory in mice.

8 May 2024

Novel head-mounted device shows promise in alleviating depression symptoms

A head-mounted device that generates an ultra-low frequency ultralow magnetic field has been found to improve the symptoms of four male patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

8 May 2024

High salt consumption linked to 40% higher stomach cancer risk

In Asian countries, where high-salt foods are popular, the link between high salt consumption and stomach cancer has already been proven.

8 May 2024

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

The link between red, processed, and white meat consumption and the likelihood of developing kidney damage and diabetic nephropathy.

8 May 2024

Health impacts and demographic inequities from nitrogen dioxide emissions in US homes using gas and propane stoves

Indoor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions from gas and propane stoves and assessed their health impacts.

8 May 2024

Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

The impact of ambient heat exposure on hospitalizations among individuals with varying numbers and combinations of chronic diseases.

8 May 2024

MS Australia urges government action on neurological research funding

MS Australia has welcomed the Government's pledge to invest in health and medical research but is concerned that not enough attention or funding is being dedicated to neurological research.

8 May 2024

TIME reveals new list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health

Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Health list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health.

8 May 2024

APOE4 gene linked to early onset Alzheimer's, target for therapeutic intervention

A study published in Nature Medicine delineates how APOE4 homozygosity distinctly accelerates Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers from the age of 55, suggesting a unique form of the disease and a potential focus for targeted therapies.

8 May 2024

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

Study investigates the expression of influenza A virus (IAV) receptors in bovine respiratory, cerebral, and mammary tissues, revealing significant localization of human and duck receptors in mammary glands and predominant chicken receptors in the respiratory tract, which may influence the transmission and pathogenesis of IAV in cattle.

8 May 2024

Research News and Research

Meta-analysis unveils connection between insulin-dependent diabetes and eating disorders

Mathematical microscope sheds light on efficient memory formation even during sleep

Compound 12: A promising candidate for heart failure therapy with reduced glucose-lowering activity

New family of compounds shows promise as treatment for parasitic worms

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Gene linked to intellectual disability can regulate learning and memory

Novel head-mounted device shows promise in alleviating depression symptoms

High salt consumption linked to 40% higher stomach cancer risk

Study identifies strong link between red, processed meat intake and severe kidney damage in diabetic women

Health impacts and demographic inequities from nitrogen dioxide emissions in US homes using gas and propane stoves

Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

MS Australia urges government action on neurological research funding

TIME reveals new list recognizing the 100 most influential individuals in health

APOE4 gene linked to early onset Alzheimer's, target for therapeutic intervention

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

Study shows cows harbor both human and avian flu receptors in their mammary glands

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

Analysis reveals composition of counterfeit pills in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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