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First-of-its-kind study reveals a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages

A first-of-its-kind study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages that does not involve injury to the blood vessels, as previously believed.

20 Nov 2023

Novel saliva substitute offers long-lasting relief for dry mouth

A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is between four and five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory tests.

20 Nov 2023

Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder

A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder and its links to psychiatric disorders, abuse of other substances such as tobacco, and possibly even an elevated risk of developing lung cancer.

20 Nov 2023

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

Over a third of American adults are worried that they or someone in their family will get the seasonal flu, Covid-19, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in the next three months, according to a new health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.

20 Nov 2023

New method for capturing proteins in nano-sized traps could revolutionize disease research

Proteins that form clumps occur in many difficult-to-treat diseases, such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.

20 Nov 2023

New study unravels the mystery of red wine headaches

A red wine may pair nicely with the upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, drinking red wine even in small amounts causes a headache.

20 Nov 2023

Researchers develop AI system that mirrors brain's physical constraints

Cambridge scientists have shown that placing physical constraints on an artificially-intelligent system – in much the same way that the human brain has to develop and operate within physical and biological constraints – allows it to develop features of the brains of complex organisms in order to solve tasks.

20 Nov 2023

New organoid model could lead to personalized treatments for colon-related diseases

A team at the Medical University of South Carolina and Cincinnati Children's has developed a sophisticated model for studying the diseased colon that could lead to the development of personalized treatments for colon-related diseases, such as cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

20 Nov 2023

Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine provide the first national estimate of caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences that can limit their ability to perform necessary tasks while caring for older family members.

20 Nov 2023

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine.

20 Nov 2023

Amalus Therapeutics develops innovative approach for treating patients with cancer or fibrotic diseases

Ghent University and the booming Ghent biotech landscape welcome a brand new spin-off: Amalus Therapeutics is developing a new class of drugs that selectively target corrupt fibroblast cells.

20 Nov 2023

Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure, researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in patients who have suffered with long-COVID, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 Nov 2023

Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife may increase Alzheimer's disease risk

Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 Nov 2023

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

In the United States, liver cancer rates have more than tripled since 1980. Some groups, including Latinos, face an even higher risk than the general population - but researchers do not fully understand why.

20 Nov 2023

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

Taking a common antibiotic could more than half the risk of children becoming sick with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according to findings presented this week at a conference on lung health.

20 Nov 2023

UK launches new science center to address food insecurity

The UK will launch a new science centre where experts will develop climate resilient crops and identify risks to global food systems, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce today (Monday 20th November).

20 Nov 2023

Information sources shape infection-preventive behavior during pandemic and beyond

When making important decisions about disease prevention, who do you listen to? Medical institutions? Or perhaps the people around you? Your answer might reveal more about your personal circumstances than you would expect.

20 Nov 2023

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the status of neglected tropical diseases

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens public health systems worldwide, both in developed and developing countries.

20 Nov 2023

Researchers develop gene classifier to predict DCIS risk of cancer progression

A team of researchers mapping a molecular atlas for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has made a major advance toward distinguishing whether the early pre-cancers in the breast will develop into invasive cancers or remain stable.

20 Nov 2023

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Investigators from the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that among a cohort of women with obstructive coronary artery disease treated at academic medical centers, racial and ethnic disparities did not impact their long-term outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

Research News and Research

First-of-its-kind study reveals a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages

Novel saliva substitute offers long-lasting relief for dry mouth

Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder

Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about the "tripledemic" of respiratory illnesses

New method for capturing proteins in nano-sized traps could revolutionize disease research

New study unravels the mystery of red wine headaches

Researchers develop AI system that mirrors brain's physical constraints

New organoid model could lead to personalized treatments for colon-related diseases

Study provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences

Gambling addiction linked to increased risk of long-term sick leave

Amalus Therapeutics develops innovative approach for treating patients with cancer or fibrotic diseases

Image-guided procedure may alleviate parosmia symptoms in long COVID patients

Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife may increase Alzheimer's disease risk

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

Breakthroughs in TB prevention offer hope for children

UK launches new science center to address food insecurity

Information sources shape infection-preventive behavior during pandemic and beyond

Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the status of neglected tropical diseases

Researchers develop gene classifier to predict DCIS risk of cancer progression

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

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