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Mitochondrial energy shutdown triggers inflammatory response instead of cell death

Whether cells in the human body survive or die under stress depends, among other things, on their mitochondria.

26 Nov 2024

Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations

Researchers investigate how short-term exposure to ambient air pollution and temperature affects bronchiectasis mortality rates in China.

26 Nov 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public health and the dairy cow in the room

Public health, one of the more misunderstood concepts in the health world, is about the health of entire populations, rather than individuals.

26 Nov 2024

Researchers explore the link between alcohol consumption and androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common condition that affects millions of men and women worldwide.

26 Nov 2024

Barcelona's wild boar population linked to hepatitis E infections in humans

Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia.

26 Nov 2024

The role of emotion regulation in predicting suicidal risk in depressed individuals

Depressed individuals who reflexively attempt to dampen their initial emotional responses to reminders of their negative memories have a low tolerance for distressing emotional stimuli in general and may respond to stress in their daily lives with greater upticks in suicidal thoughts.

26 Nov 2024

How neural and hormonal gut-brain communication shapes metabolism and health

Interoception research reveals how gut-brain communication via neural, hormonal, and microbial pathways regulates metabolism, hunger, and overall health, offering insights for therapeutic innovations.

25 Nov 2024

Peer support program shows promise for cancer patients in Vietnam

Having cancer can be one of the most physically and emotionally draining experiences of a person's life, but navigating this disease without adequate support or resources makes this journey even more burdensome.

25 Nov 2024

New brain biomarker could enable early diagnosis of psychosis

The current standard of care for psychosis is a diagnostic interview, but what if it could be diagnosed before the first symptom emerged? Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester are pointing toward a potential biomarker in the brain that could lead to more timely interventions and personalized care.

25 Nov 2024

Research identifies the brain's 'locus coeruleus' as key player in sleep cycles

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's 'locus coeruleus' in sleep and its disruptions.

25 Nov 2024

Artificial nighttime light increases insomnia risk, especially in smaller cities

Social media and satellite data reveal a strong link between outdoor artificial light at night and rising insomnia rates in China's cities.

24 Nov 2024

Golgi apparatus plays crucial role in enhancing T-cell function against cancer

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts and packages proteins to be sent to their final destinations, whether that's within or outside of the cell.

23 Nov 2024

Prolonged standing at work linked to higher blood pressure

A Finnish study found that prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on the research participants' 24-hour blood pressure.

22 Nov 2024

Anxiety and negative emotions reduced by brain circuit that consciously slows breathing

Findings on the dACC→PnC circuit show how breathing patterns influence anxiety, paving the way for new therapeutic approaches to emotional regulation.

22 Nov 2024

AI models redefine TIL scoring in breast cancer but face challenges in real-world validation

AI models analyzing tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes show promise in predicting outcomes for triple-negative breast cancer, but external validation reveals critical performance gaps.

21 Nov 2024

CU Boulder study sheds light on sex differences in sleep patterns

Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by CU Boulder researchers.

21 Nov 2024

Pandemic increases depression risk for older adults living with migraine

A recent longitudinal study from the University of Toronto reveals the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults living with migraine.

21 Nov 2024

Electrical stimulation may be essential for healthy tendons, study suggests

A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair and regeneration.

21 Nov 2024

Study links prenatal immune activity to Alzheimer's risk in later life

Findings from a Mass General Brigham-led study that has followed participants since before birth may offer clues about the origins of Alzheimer's disease.

21 Nov 2024

Small brain-penetrating molecule offers hope for treating aggressive brain tumors

Gliocidin selectively kills glioblastoma cells by inhibiting nucleotide synthesis, showing potential as a therapeutic option in combination with temozolomide.

21 Nov 2024

Stress News and Research

Mitochondrial energy shutdown triggers inflammatory response instead of cell death

Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public health and the dairy cow in the room

Researchers explore the link between alcohol consumption and androgenetic alopecia

Barcelona's wild boar population linked to hepatitis E infections in humans

The role of emotion regulation in predicting suicidal risk in depressed individuals

How neural and hormonal gut-brain communication shapes metabolism and health

Peer support program shows promise for cancer patients in Vietnam

New brain biomarker could enable early diagnosis of psychosis

Research identifies the brain's 'locus coeruleus' as key player in sleep cycles

Artificial nighttime light increases insomnia risk, especially in smaller cities

Golgi apparatus plays crucial role in enhancing T-cell function against cancer

Prolonged standing at work linked to higher blood pressure

Anxiety and negative emotions reduced by brain circuit that consciously slows breathing

AI models redefine TIL scoring in breast cancer but face challenges in real-world validation

CU Boulder study sheds light on sex differences in sleep patterns

Pandemic increases depression risk for older adults living with migraine

Electrical stimulation may be essential for healthy tendons, study suggests

Study links prenatal immune activity to Alzheimer's risk in later life

Small brain-penetrating molecule offers hope for treating aggressive brain tumors

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