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AI-powered tool predicts gene activity in cancer cells from biopsy images

To determine the type and severity of a cancer, pathologists typically analyze thin slices of a tumor biopsy under a microscope.

14 Nov 2024

Tirzepatide significantly reduces weight and diabetes risk in patients with obesity and prediabetes

Tirzepatide shows promise in reducing weight and preventing diabetes progression in people with obesity and prediabetes, with lasting benefits and manageable side effects.

14 Nov 2024

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to increased risk of opioid addiction later in life

With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

14 Nov 2024

Global diabetes cases exceed 800 million highlighting urgent need for action

The number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has surpassed 800 million, more than quadrupling since 1990, according to new data released in The Lancet on World Diabetes Day.

14 Nov 2024

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team.

14 Nov 2024

New vaccine shows potential in preventing recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer

A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors.

14 Nov 2024

Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individuals

A new paper shows how partnering with the community can lead to more inclusive health care, especially for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

14 Nov 2024

After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, communities tackle child poverty alone

If you bring a baby into the Hurley Children's Center clinic in downtown Flint, Michigan, Mona Hanna will find you.

14 Nov 2024

Rutgers study sheds light on how bedaquiline fights drug-resistant tuberculosis

Rutgers Health research has uncovered why a relatively new antibiotic for tuberculosis (TB) works against multidrug-resistant strains, potentially inspiring improved treatments and drug development strategies.

13 Nov 2024

AI technique helps neurosurgeons detect hidden cancer during brain tumor surgery

Technique offers new hope for increased survival in patients with brain tumors.

13 Nov 2024

The synergy of nutrition and traditional medicine for holistic health and wellbeing

Researchers explore how nutrition and traditional medicine can support holistic health.

13 Nov 2024

Comparing camel, cow, and goat milk: Which is best for diabetes and heart health?

Camel milk's nutritional profile supports diabetes and heart health, offering superior metabolic benefits over cow and goat milk for chronic disease management.

13 Nov 2024

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Learn about the usage of process raman spectroscopy in the optimization of bioreactor monitoring and then improvement of cultivated meat production.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 13 Nov 2024

Study uncovers why white button mushrooms may help prevent prostate cancer progression

Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report and a national leader in providing cancer patients with best-in-class, integrated supportive care programs, now understand why taking an investigational white button mushroom supplement shows promise in slowing and even preventing prostate cancer from spreading among men who joined a phase 2 clinical trial studying "food as medicine."

12 Nov 2024

Community-led intervention curbs childhood obesity and boosts quality of life

The RESPOND trial adapted to COVID-19 disruptions by shifting to a cluster-parallel randomized design, enabling analysis despite the pandemic's impact on school and community participation rates.

12 Nov 2024

Novel compound BHB-Phe could offer new approach to weight loss

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine and collaborating institutions report in the journal Cell the discovery of BHB-Phe, a novel compound produced by the body that regulates appetite and body weight through interactions with neurons in the brain.

12 Nov 2024

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AI-powered tool predicts gene activity in cancer cells from biopsy images

Tirzepatide significantly reduces weight and diabetes risk in patients with obesity and prediabetes

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to increased risk of opioid addiction later in life

Global diabetes cases exceed 800 million highlighting urgent need for action

Scientists fear what’s next for public health if RFK Jr. is allowed to ‘go wild’

New vaccine shows potential in preventing recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer

Community partnerships lead to more inclusive health care for neurodiverse individuals

After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, communities tackle child poverty alone

Rutgers study sheds light on how bedaquiline fights drug-resistant tuberculosis

AI technique helps neurosurgeons detect hidden cancer during brain tumor surgery

The synergy of nutrition and traditional medicine for holistic health and wellbeing

Comparing camel, cow, and goat milk: Which is best for diabetes and heart health?

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Study uncovers why white button mushrooms may help prevent prostate cancer progression

Community-led intervention curbs childhood obesity and boosts quality of life

Novel compound BHB-Phe could offer new approach to weight loss

Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test quickly detects any kind of pathogen

Ultra-processed food linked to weight gain and lower well-being in adolescents

Time-restricted eating shows promising weight and metabolic benefits, study reveals

New discovery reveals how mutant RAS genes drive tumor growth

The future is bioengineered: Synthetic biology and global sustainability eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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