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Is a very low-calorie diet the answer to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

The effects of a very low-calorie diet to a moderate energy deficit diet in obese women with PCOS.

8 Sep 2023

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

RNA vaccines against Covid-19 have proven effective at reducing the severity of disease. However, a team of researchers at MIT is working on making them even better.

8 Sep 2023

Phase I trial of senolytic therapy shows promise in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia that affects more than 6.5 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

8 Sep 2023

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Clinical Research Institute (BCRI) to focus on advancing cardiovascular disease research, innovation, and medical education.

8 Sep 2023

Wearable technology emerges as a potential game-changer in early detection of COVID-19 among athletes

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Florida State University, wearable technology has emerged as a potential game-changer in the early detection of COVID-19 among NCAA Division I female student-athletes.

8 Sep 2023

Unraveling the relationship between obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and endotrophin

With obesity rates projected to continue rising globally, there is an urgent need to understand the intricate mechanisms that contribute to metabolic diseases such as diabetes.

8 Sep 2023

Keto diet may lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS

The ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

8 Sep 2023

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Recently published research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests individuals with hepatitis C should consider revaccination for hepatitis B. The study was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

8 Sep 2023

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first electronic device for continuously monitoring the health of transplanted organs in real time.

8 Sep 2023

A subset of CD8+ T cells can play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis

Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital found that a subset of CD8+ T cells in the brain lessens the activation of microglia and limits disease pathology in a model of Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Sep 2023

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

8 Sep 2023

High blood pressure while lying down linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, death

People who had high blood pressure while lying flat on their backs had a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or premature death, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, to be held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Self-measured blood pressure control programs led by community health centers helped at-risk populations, such as those in rural communities or in racial and ethnic groups disproportionately affected by hypertension, achieve a 12.3% increase in their blood pressure control rates from 2020 to 2022, according to early demonstration project findings to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

Remote digital monitoring program helps patients to better control high blood pressure

Over half of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure achieved controlled blood pressure measurements after participating in a remote digital monitoring program, according to new research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2023, held Sept. 7-10, 2023, in Boston.

7 Sep 2023

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

Older adults who have had cancer had a high risk of experiencing symptoms of depression during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new study published in Cancer Management and Research.

7 Sep 2023

Novel test could improve detection of cervical adenocarcinoma

In findings with potentially important implications for cervical cancer screening, scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) have developed a test for detecting a type of cervical cancer that Pap tests often miss.

7 Sep 2023

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

A comprehensive review in the journal Cell provides an in-depth look at the biology, clinical outcomes, and treatment options for menopause, including the effects of hormonal changes on metabolic and cognitive functions. The article also discusses various therapeutic interventions, from hormone therapy to alternative medicines, and their efficacy in managing menopausal symptoms.

7 Sep 2023

Research News and Research

Is a very low-calorie diet the answer to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Self-adjuvanting RNA vaccines boost immune response 10x more than existing vaccines

Phase I trial of senolytic therapy shows promise in Alzheimer's disease

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Wearable technology emerges as a potential game-changer in early detection of COVID-19 among athletes

Unraveling the relationship between obesity-related metabolic dysfunction and endotrophin

Keto diet may lower testosterone levels in women with PCOS

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Researchers develop first electronic device for continuously monitoring health of transplanted organs

A subset of CD8+ T cells can play a protective role against Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

High blood pressure while lying down linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, death

Self-measured blood pressure control programs help improve hypertension care

Remote digital monitoring program helps patients to better control high blood pressure

Study shows substantial impact of the pandemic on mental health of older adults with cancer

Novel test could improve detection of cervical adenocarcinoma

Rethinking menopause: Experts call for individualized treatment and more research

Half of 70-year-olds with glaucoma are unaware of their condition

New fund could incentivize development of high-priced drugs with weak clinical evidence

Blood clots may be a cause of long-term cognitive problems after COVID-19

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