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ABT199/venetoclax synergism with thiotepa enhances cytotoxicity of chemo drugs in AML cells

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on March 14, 2024, entitled, "ABT199/venetoclax synergism with thiotepa enhances the cytotoxicity of fludarabine, cladribine and busulfan in AML cells."

26 Mar 2024

Vitamin D shows promise in targeting aging's biological mechanisms, study finds

What is currently known about the potential effect of vitamin D (VitD) on modulating some hallmarks of aging.

26 Mar 2024

Emerging trends in wearable breath sensors aim at personalized healthcare solutions

Using wearable breath sensors to monitor respiratory parameters such as temperature, airflow, and humidity, and to detect various respiratory biomarkers.

26 Mar 2024

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world.

25 Mar 2024

Researchers explore link between tooth loss and denture usage, diet changes and cognitive decline

A recent npj Aging study assessed the specific brain regions that are impacted by tooth loss and the associated causes.

25 Mar 2024

A mom’s $97,000 question: How was her baby’s air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?

Sara England was putting together Ghostbusters costumes for Halloween when she noticed her baby wasn't doing well.

25 Mar 2024

Reciprocated care in Alzheimer's couples enhances mutual well-being

In cases of Alzheimer's disease, it's common for a spouse to take on the role of caregiver. Research led by the University of California, Davis, suggests that patients can also support their caretakers, and that reciprocated care has mutual benefits.

22 Mar 2024

Research provides first evidence for a possible cause of familial ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative disease. The neurons responsible for movement begin to die and muscle control is progressively lost, leading to a fatal outcome.

22 Mar 2024

Aging linked to length of genes, study suggests

Aging may be less about specific "aging genes" and more about how long a gene is. Many of the changes associated with aging could be occurring due to decreased expression of long genes, say researchers in an opinion piece publishing March 21 in the journal Trends in Genetics.

22 Mar 2024

Long genes linked to faster biological aging

What causes our body to age? Four complementary studies, including one from Northwestern Medicine, have come to the same conclusion: long genes.

21 Mar 2024

Move to protect California’s indoor workers from heat upended by cost questions

Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration unexpectedly yanked its support from a sweeping proposal that would have protected millions of California's indoor workers from dangerous heat, saying it can't endorse it without knowing the projected costs to the state.

21 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on the link between women's menstrual cycles, emotions, and sleep patterns

Women experience disruptions in their sleep patterns and report heightened feelings of anger in the days leading up to their period, according to new research.

21 Mar 2024

Inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol use

Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have found that inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol consumption in people who have both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD)-;even if they still experience trauma-related anxiety.

21 Mar 2024

Get heart smart: Transforming cardiovascular health through diet and education

The effectiveness of the Get Heart Smart (GHS) program in improving cardiovascular health.

21 Mar 2024

Exploring the role of iodine in obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions

The metabolic implications of iodine consumption and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.

21 Mar 2024

Building a sense of community key to improving people's mental health

University of Queensland research has found building a sense of community is key to improving people's mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.

20 Mar 2024

Climate change heats up fungal threats worldwide

Review in The Lancet Microbe discusses how rising global temperatures enable fungi to adapt, becoming more thermotolerant and expanding into new areas, which may lead to an increased emergence of novel pathogens impacting socially vulnerable groups the most.

20 Mar 2024

Treatment for anxiety and depression associated with improved heart disease outcomes

Treating anxiety and depression reduced emergency room visits and rehospitalizations among people with heart disease, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

20 Mar 2024

E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers

E-cigarette users with a limited smoking history experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and University of Innsbruck.

20 Mar 2024

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

19 Mar 2024

Stress News and Research

ABT199/venetoclax synergism with thiotepa enhances cytotoxicity of chemo drugs in AML cells

Vitamin D shows promise in targeting aging's biological mechanisms, study finds

Emerging trends in wearable breath sensors aim at personalized healthcare solutions

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

Researchers explore link between tooth loss and denture usage, diet changes and cognitive decline

A mom’s $97,000 question: How was her baby’s air-ambulance ride not medically necessary?

Reciprocated care in Alzheimer's couples enhances mutual well-being

Research provides first evidence for a possible cause of familial ALS

Aging linked to length of genes, study suggests

Long genes linked to faster biological aging

Move to protect California’s indoor workers from heat upended by cost questions

Study sheds new light on the link between women's menstrual cycles, emotions, and sleep patterns

Inhibiting neurons involved in the body's stress response may reduce alcohol use

Get heart smart: Transforming cardiovascular health through diet and education

Exploring the role of iodine in obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions

Building a sense of community key to improving people's mental health

Climate change heats up fungal threats worldwide

Treatment for anxiety and depression associated with improved heart disease outcomes

E-cigarette users experience similar DNA changes to specific cheek cells as smokers

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

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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