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Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 16 on August 29, 2024, entitled, "Leukocyte telomere length and attrition in association with disease severity in cystic fibrosis patients."

12 Sep 2024

Coffee and tea may lower dementia risk in hypertensives

Coffee and tea may protect against dementia in those with hypertension, with specific consumption patterns linked to lower risk, according to recent research.

12 Sep 2024

COVID-19 reduces male fertility by affecting semen quality and hormone levels

Study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 significantly impairs male fertility by reducing semen quality and altering reproductive hormone levels, with partial recovery post-treatment.

11 Sep 2024

Light pollution may elevate Alzheimer's risk

Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from Rush.

11 Sep 2024

Endurance exercise transforms fat tissue and boosts metabolic health in adults with obesity

Regular endurance exercise significantly remodels abdominal subcutaneous fat in adults with obesity, enhancing its metabolic function and contributing to better cardiometabolic health.

11 Sep 2024

Antibiotics disrupt protective gut mucus and heighten IBD risk

In a landmark study published today in Science Advances, Dr. Shai Bel and his research team at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine of Bar-Ilan University have uncovered crucial insights into how antibiotic use increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

11 Sep 2024

Ropirio Therapeutics secures exclusive license for novel lymphatic system activators

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University announced today that Ropirio Therapeutics, Inc. (Ropirio) has secured a worldwide, exclusive license from Harvard's Office of Technology Development (OTD) and Boston University (BU)'s Technology Development office for novel molecules that activate the lymphatic system - a first in the pharma industry.

11 Sep 2024

Pyroptosis found to promote wound healing and tissue repair

A study by the team of Prof. Kodi Ravichandran (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) and colleagues found that pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death traditionally thought to be purely inflammatory, also plays a crucial role in promoting healing and tissue repair.

11 Sep 2024

Research aims to improve interstitial lung disease prognosis with new imaging agent

Researchers at the University of Exeter and clinical radiopharmaceutical company Serac Healthcare Ltd are researching a new molecular imaging marker which could help to detect disease progression sooner.

11 Sep 2024

World champion marathon runner’s life study highlights benefits and risks of life-long endurance exercise

Decades of intense marathon training have preserved heart function in a 77-year-old, highlighting benefits and risks of extreme endurance exercise.

11 Sep 2024

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

Research reveals unique gut bacteria in Singaporean seniors, highlighting the microbiome's role in promoting healthier aging and reducing chronic disorders.

11 Sep 2024

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

The study investigates COVID-19 vaccine-related myocarditis in adolescents, revealing clinical characteristics and risks of myocardial injury in young adults.

11 Sep 2024

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers reveal that obesity also increases the risk of contracting COVID-19 following exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

11 Sep 2024

Promising new approach to combat HIV

Researchers at Université de Montréal's affiliated hospital research center, the CRCHUM, say the discovery could help lessen and even eliminate viral loads in people undergoing antiretroviral therapy.

11 Sep 2024

Study finds higher risk of gum disease in diabetics with microvascular complications

Gum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September) and published in The Journal of Dental Research has found.

10 Sep 2024

Inflammation News and Research

Shorter leukocyte telomere length and greater LTL attrition tied to cystic fibrosis severity

Coffee and tea may lower dementia risk in hypertensives

COVID-19 reduces male fertility by affecting semen quality and hormone levels

Light pollution may elevate Alzheimer's risk

Endurance exercise transforms fat tissue and boosts metabolic health in adults with obesity

Antibiotics disrupt protective gut mucus and heighten IBD risk

Ropirio Therapeutics secures exclusive license for novel lymphatic system activators

Pyroptosis found to promote wound healing and tissue repair

Research aims to improve interstitial lung disease prognosis with new imaging agent

World champion marathon runner’s life study highlights benefits and risks of life-long endurance exercise

Distinct gut bacteria identified in octogenarians linked to aging and health

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine linked to myocardial scarring in adolescents and young adults

Obesity increases risk of contracting COVID-19 after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Promising new approach to combat HIV

Study finds higher risk of gum disease in diabetics with microvascular complications

New target identified for potential ALS therapy

Asthma treatment linked to higher miscarriage rates and fertility challenges

Long-term exercise leads to healthier fat storage in obese individuals

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli reduce blood pressure compared to root and squash vegetables

By-products from olive oil production show promise for preventing cardiovascular disease, study shows

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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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