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Integrating traditional medicines with modern nutrition for holistic health

In recent years, there has been a rising interest in combining traditional natural medicines with essential nutrients to foster a holistic approach to human health.

12 Nov 2024

Mitochondria’s division of labor sheds light on how cancer cells survive harsh conditions

Research shows mitochondria form distinct subpopulations under nutrient stress, revealing survival mechanisms in cancer cells and potential therapeutic targets.

12 Nov 2024

Scientists uncover a previously unrecognized tumor suppression mechanism

There are processes in the human body that can suppress the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. These mechanisms, including those involving the tumor suppressor protein p53, are widely studied due to their critical role in disease.

12 Nov 2024

Pandemic stress linked to long-term rise in alcohol consumption

Alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated even after the pandemic ended, according to a large nationally representative Keck Medicine of USC study published today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

12 Nov 2024

Research highlights immune system's role in depression

A new study highlights the link between inflammation and depression, challenging traditional neurotransmitter-focused theories.

11 Nov 2024

Getting enough sleep linked to lower hypertension risk in teens

Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

11 Nov 2024

Discrimination may drive postpartum weight retention in Black women

Researchers have been unable to explain why after giving birth, Black patients are two to three times as likely to retain or gain additional weight compared to their white counterparts, even when pre-pregnancy weight and gestational-weight trajectories are comparable.

11 Nov 2024

Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health

The study reveals that heat exposure increases health risks for pregnant women and their babies, impacting outcomes like preterm birth, low birth weight, and hypertensive disorders.

10 Nov 2024

How gut bacteria regulate stress and sleep cycles

This study reveals that gut microbiota, particularly Lactobacillus species, regulate the daily rhythm of stress hormones like corticosterone, influencing stress responses and brain function at different times of the day. Disruptions in gut bacteria lead to altered stress responses and increased susceptibility to disorders like depression.

10 Nov 2024

HMGB1 as a key mediator in liver disease pathogenesis

Liver diseases, both acute and chronic, continue to pose significant clinical challenges due to high morbidity and mortality rates.

8 Nov 2024

Mountaineering mice offer insight into evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions

Teams of mountaineering mice are helping advance understanding into how evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions can enable a single species to thrive across diverse environments.

8 Nov 2024

Targeting ferroptosis for overcoming chemoresistance in digestive tract tumors

The global burden of digestive tract tumors is profound, with these cancers accounting for nearly half of all malignant tumors worldwide.

8 Nov 2024

Advances in the surgical management of gastroschisis

Gastroschisis, a congenital abdominal wall defect, has transformed from a uniformly fatal condition to one with a 95% survival rate through surgical advancements over the past six decades.

8 Nov 2024

Spatial transcriptomics uncovers tissue niches in multiple sclerosis

Mapping cell types in MS lesions reveals unique tissue niches and interactions, offering insights into the molecular drivers of multiple sclerosis progression.

8 Nov 2024

Traditional Chinese herb shows promise against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Zizyphi spinosi semen demonstrates neuroprotective effects, improving cognitive function and reducing amyloid and tau pathology in models of aging and dementia.

8 Nov 2024

Recruitment underway for a clinical trial testing new vaccine against respiratory viruses

Recruitment is underway for a clinical trial testing a vaccine candidate produced with The University of Queensland's molecular clamp technology against life-threatening respiratory viruses.

8 Nov 2024

Work-related stress linked to poor cardiovascular health

Research shows work-related stress negatively affects cardiovascular health, with implications for health behaviors and outcomes in diverse adult populations.

8 Nov 2024

Research links self-efficacy to better diabetes management in adolescents

Self-efficacy involves one's belief in their own ability to carry out tasks successfully. A psychological construct studied by psychologist Albert Bandura since the 1980s, it has been shown to have an influence not only on cognitive processes, but also on behavior and emotions.

7 Nov 2024

Hypertension treatment hurts quality of life, especially for women

This research uncovers the complex relationship between blood pressure treatment and mental health, advocating for personalized care to enhance quality of life.

7 Nov 2024