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Liposomal nanotechnology enhances precision and efficacy in photodynamic cancer therapy

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses light to activate special drugs called photosensitizers to destroy cancer cells with high precision.

27 Mar 2026

Heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms

New research published in Nature Cardiovascular Research reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting that the two cardiovascular conditions may be less distinct than previously thought.

26 Mar 2026

Heavily processed foods may raise heart disease risk beyond poor nutrition alone

A 2026 review in Cardiology in Review reports that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is consistently associated with greater risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality across cohort studies and meta-analyses. The paper also highlights plausible mechanisms involving gut dysbiosis, oxidative stress, and NF-κB-driven inflammation, with additives such as emulsifiers, preservatives, dyes, and sweeteners discussed as potential contributors.

26 Mar 2026

Nexis GC-2060: The culmination of 70 years of GC development

To celebrate the 70th birthday of its gas chromatography (GC) product line, Shimadzu announces the release of the Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph, the flagship model in its GC lineup.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 26 Mar 2026

Lower hemoglobin levels within the normal range linked to better metabolic health

Finnish researchers found that hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may be beneficial for health, particularly for glucose metabolism and cardiovascular health.

25 Mar 2026

New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health

Researchers have determined how a key protein activates brown fat by expanding blood vessels and nerves in the heat-generating tissue.

25 Mar 2026

Can collagen supplements really improve your skin?

Investigating collagen peptides, this review explores their role in skin aging, assessing clinical evidence and the mechanisms behind their potential benefits.

25 Mar 2026

Continuous wearable monitoring improves postoperative oxygen levels and patient safety

Patients continuously monitored after surgery experienced significantly less time with dangerously low oxygen levels compared to those monitored using routine spot checks, a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine found.

24 Mar 2026

Mediterranean diet may protect health through mitochondrial microproteins

A new study led by researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that the benefits of the Mediterranean diet may be driven, in part, by tiny proteins hidden within our mitochondria, opening a new window into how diet shapes aging and disease risk.

23 Mar 2026

AI-powered ultrasound analysis identifies high-risk heart failure cases

Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found.

23 Mar 2026

Mild hypoxia in preterm infants linked to lifelong memory issues

During intensive care after preterm births, babies can experience low oxygen in their tissue and cells-or hypoxia.

23 Mar 2026

Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis

A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers no benefit for infants on life support with severe bronchiolitis - a seasonal viral illness that hospitalizes thousands of babies each year.

23 Mar 2026

Study links gut microbiome imbalance to worsening kidney disease

Researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine have uncovered how an imbalanced gut microbiome escalates the production of metabolic byproducts by certain gut bacteria.

19 Mar 2026

Activating hypoxia signaling improves metabolism and bone health

Obesity is widely known for increasing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but its damaging effects on the skeleton are often overlooked. Excess body fat can disrupt bone metabolism, weaken bone quality, and impair fracture repair.

17 Mar 2026

New 3D-printed medicated patches show promise for chronic wound healing

A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers.

16 Mar 2026

Brain breathing mechanism linked to persistent high blood pressure

A brain mechanism may explain why approximately 40% of people with hypertension continue to have high blood pressure despite taking medication. The discovery reveals potential targets for new treatments.

16 Mar 2026

Gene mutation that aids high-altitude survival could repair myelin sheath damage

A genetic mutation that helps animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes survive at high altitudes may hold the key to repairing nerve damage in conditions such as cerebral paralysis and multiple sclerosis (MS).

13 Mar 2026

Pen-strep treatment rewires mechanical sensing in immune cells

Macrophages are central to mechanobiology research: their physical characteristics-stiffness, adhesion, and ECM (extracellular matrix) sensing-are inextricably linked to their phenotypic polarization and immune function.

13 Mar 2026

Specific gut bacterium Roseburia linked to stronger muscles and better fitness

Scientists from the University of Almería and the University of Granada, together with researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC, Netherlands), have identified an intestinal bacterium of the genus Roseburia associated with stronger muscles and improved physical condition.

12 Mar 2026

Japanese study evaluates sleep architecture and safety of common insomnia drugs

OSA is a common sleep disorder characterized by oxygen desaturation due to repeated airway collapse during sleep.

12 Mar 2026

Oxygen News and Research

Liposomal nanotechnology enhances precision and efficacy in photodynamic cancer therapy

Heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms

Heavily processed foods may raise heart disease risk beyond poor nutrition alone

Nexis GC-2060: The culmination of 70 years of GC development

Lower hemoglobin levels within the normal range linked to better metabolic health

New pathway enhances brown fat thermogenesis and metabolic health

Can collagen supplements really improve your skin?

Continuous wearable monitoring improves postoperative oxygen levels and patient safety

Mediterranean diet may protect health through mitochondrial microproteins

AI-powered ultrasound analysis identifies high-risk heart failure cases

Mild hypoxia in preterm infants linked to lifelong memory issues

Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis

Study links gut microbiome imbalance to worsening kidney disease

Activating hypoxia signaling improves metabolism and bone health

New 3D-printed medicated patches show promise for chronic wound healing

Brain breathing mechanism linked to persistent high blood pressure

Gene mutation that aids high-altitude survival could repair myelin sheath damage

Pen-strep treatment rewires mechanical sensing in immune cells

Specific gut bacterium Roseburia linked to stronger muscles and better fitness

Japanese study evaluates sleep architecture and safety of common insomnia drugs

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