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Marine bacterium shows powerful therapeutic effects against colorectal cancer

A research team led by Professor Eijiro Miyako at the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), has discovered that the marine bacterium Photobacterium angustum demonstrates remarkable therapeutic efficacy against colorectal cancer.

21 Nov 2025

Breakthrough medium transforms canine stem cells into beating cardiomyocytes

In research, induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells are derived from skin, urine, or blood samples and developed into other cells, like heart tissue, that researchers want to study.

21 Nov 2025

Digital and AI innovations in cardiology take center stage at ESC Digital & AI Summit

Smartphone stethoscopes, voice-detected heart failure, training using 3D-printed and virtual hearts and early detection of cardiovascular disease using blood spots are among the innovations being presented at the ESC Digital & AI Summit taking place in Berlin, Germany, 21–22 November.

21 Nov 2025

Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation

The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).

21 Nov 2025

Study suggests cannabis may temporarily curb alcohol consumption

The "California sober" trend, which involves ditching alcohol in favor of cannabis, is gaining momentum, spreading from Hollywood to health influencers to homes across America.

21 Nov 2025

CAR T cell therapy could be a highly effective tool against atherosclerosis

A pioneering preclinical study has shown that CAR T cell therapy-a personalized form of immunotherapy used in cancer treatment-could be a highly effective tool against atherosclerosis, the condition where a build-up of plaque in the arteries reduces blood flow, leading to heart attacks and strokes.

21 Nov 2025

Eating lean beef as part of MED diet could improve gut diversity

Incorporating lean beef into a Mediterranean diet reduces TMAO levels and improves gut health, highlighting the importance of dietary patterns for wellness.

21 Nov 2025

Understanding how and when AI technology could help clinicians save lives

While artificial intelligence technology is increasingly being used - formally and informally - to support medical diagnoses, its utility in emergency medical settings remains an open question.

20 Nov 2025

Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke

Ischemic stroke, a leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide, is a complex cerebrovascular event with outcomes heavily influenced by the inflammatory response.

20 Nov 2025

Oral GLP-1 pill shows strong weight loss and blood sugar benefits in adults with diabetes

A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and Type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial led by a UTHealth Houston researcher.

20 Nov 2025

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism behind chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Chemotherapy activates a stress sensor in immune cells, triggering inflammation and nerve damage, which may help explain why many cancer patients experience debilitating pain as a side effect, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine and Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers

20 Nov 2025

RNA-based cocktail shows promise against glioblastoma

A patented RNA-based cocktail developed at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia) has emerged as a promising active agent against tumors of the central nervous system, such as glioblastoma.

20 Nov 2025

UK Biobank releases the world’s largest metabolomic dataset for disease research

UK Biobank has today [Thursday 20 November] released the final set of data on nearly 250 metabolites – the molecules in our blood produced by our bodies as we go about our lives – in half a million volunteers.

20 Nov 2025

Researchers develop wearable microwave devices for fast and accessible health monitoring

At the University of Oulu, researchers are exploring new ways to utilize microwave technology in monitoring and assessing health conditions.

20 Nov 2025

Study compares GLP-1 drug benefits and finds substantial variation in clinical effects

GLP-1 receptor agonists improve glycaemic control and provide renal, metabolic, and selective cardiovascular benefits in people with type 2 diabetes, based on an umbrella review of 17 meta-analyses. However, these agents consistently increase gastrointestinal adverse effects and show important distinctions between class-level outcomes and individual drug effects, particularly for semaglutide.

20 Nov 2025

Engineered CAR-T cells show promise against glioblastoma in preclinical models

With a five-year survival rate of less than 5%, glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer.

20 Nov 2025

Evidence links severe gum disease to erectile dysfunction and broader men’s health risks

A healthy mouth is also key to a healthy body, as gum disease has been linked to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's.

20 Nov 2025

Study finds lingering neurobehavioral symptoms after strangulation-related brain injury

In a federally funded study, Mass General Brigham investigators found self-reported vision problems and traumatic stress are experienced years after strangulation .

20 Nov 2025

Aged blood vessel cells play key role in the development of metabolic disorders

Investigators from the Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics at Cedars-Sinai found that aged blood vessel cells play a key role in the development of metabolic disorders, including diabetes.

20 Nov 2025

Study compares the kidney, cardiovascular and mortality risks of three different GLP-1 RAs

Public interest in drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, also called GLP-1 RAs, has surged in recent years, with popular types like semaglutide (sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy) becoming known for their weight-loss effects.

20 Nov 2025

Blood News and Research

Marine bacterium shows powerful therapeutic effects against colorectal cancer

Breakthrough medium transforms canine stem cells into beating cardiomyocytes

Digital and AI innovations in cardiology take center stage at ESC Digital & AI Summit

Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation

Study suggests cannabis may temporarily curb alcohol consumption

CAR T cell therapy could be a highly effective tool against atherosclerosis

Eating lean beef as part of MED diet could improve gut diversity

Understanding how and when AI technology could help clinicians save lives

Inflammatory biomarkers offer new insights for precision medicine in ischemic stroke

Oral GLP-1 pill shows strong weight loss and blood sugar benefits in adults with diabetes

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism behind chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

RNA-based cocktail shows promise against glioblastoma

UK Biobank releases the world’s largest metabolomic dataset for disease research

Researchers develop wearable microwave devices for fast and accessible health monitoring

Study compares GLP-1 drug benefits and finds substantial variation in clinical effects

Engineered CAR-T cells show promise against glioblastoma in preclinical models

Evidence links severe gum disease to erectile dysfunction and broader men’s health risks

Study finds lingering neurobehavioral symptoms after strangulation-related brain injury

Aged blood vessel cells play key role in the development of metabolic disorders

Study compares the kidney, cardiovascular and mortality risks of three different GLP-1 RAs

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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