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High cardiorespiratory fitness may protect against 9 types of cancer in men

Good cardiorespiratory fitness when young is associated with up to a 40% lower risk of developing 9 specific cancers later on - at least in men - suggests a large long-term study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

16 Aug 2023

UCF researcher receives $3.4 million to develop new antibiotic to treat tuberculosis

A College of Medicine researcher is developing a new antibiotic related to penicillin to treat tuberculosis (TB) and related lung infections.

16 Aug 2023

Natural bioactive molecules can relieve cold and flu symptoms

Researchers at Applied Biological Laboratories Inc. discovered how natural bioactive molecules can effectively relieve cold and flu symptoms by protecting the mucosal barrier function and reducing inflammation during these infections.

16 Aug 2023

Brazilian researchers propose a quantitative diagnostic method for autism spectrum disorder

Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is still a daunting challenge because of the degree of complexity involved, requiring highly specialized professionals.

16 Aug 2023

Kessler Foundation researchers receive $1.7 million in grants to improve lives of TBI patients

Kessler Foundation scientists received four grants from the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research, totaling nearly $1.7 million for studies based on a variety of novel approaches aimed at improving the lives of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

15 Aug 2023

Scientists discover potential biomarkers linked to metastatic prostate cancer in Black men

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, have identified a cell metabolism process found in men with diabetes and metastatic prostate cancer that could one day lead to improved testing and treatments for Black men with these diseases.

15 Aug 2023

Multimillion-dollar NIH grant awarded to develop advanced treatment for diabetic foot ulcers

A team of researchers from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has been awarded a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a superior, multi-pronged wound treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).

15 Aug 2023

Extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups

July 2023 was the hottest month on record, with cities like Phoenix experiencing record-breaking heat waves for weeks on end.

15 Aug 2023

Evaluating medical research using a new “diversity index” could promote better health outcomes

Scientific journals and research papers are evaluated by a metric known as their "impact factor," which is based on how many times a given paper is cited by other papers.

15 Aug 2023

Proton radiotherapy used for the first time in Switzerland to treat esophageal tumor

A 67-year-old patient presenting with esophageal cancer was treated today at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI with a form of radiation provided by protons, i.e. positively charged particles.

15 Aug 2023

Research identifies genetic correlations between patients with irritable bowel syndrome and psychiatric disorders

The discovery of the researchers at the University of Bergen and University of Oslo shed new light on the connection between the brain and our gut.

15 Aug 2023

Promising better, cheaper care, Kaiser Permanente’s national expansion faces wide skepticism

As regulators review Kaiser Permanente's proposed acquisition of a respected health system based in Pennsylvania, health care experts are still puzzling over how the surprise deal, announced in April, could fulfill the managed care giant's promise of improving care and reducing costs for patients, including in its home state of California.

15 Aug 2023

Research News and Research

High cardiorespiratory fitness may protect against 9 types of cancer in men

UCF researcher receives $3.4 million to develop new antibiotic to treat tuberculosis

Natural bioactive molecules can relieve cold and flu symptoms

Brazilian researchers propose a quantitative diagnostic method for autism spectrum disorder

Kessler Foundation researchers receive $1.7 million in grants to improve lives of TBI patients

Scientists discover potential biomarkers linked to metastatic prostate cancer in Black men

Multimillion-dollar NIH grant awarded to develop advanced treatment for diabetic foot ulcers

Extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups

Evaluating medical research using a new “diversity index” could promote better health outcomes

Proton radiotherapy used for the first time in Switzerland to treat esophageal tumor

Research identifies genetic correlations between patients with irritable bowel syndrome and psychiatric disorders

Promising better, cheaper care, Kaiser Permanente’s national expansion faces wide skepticism

Study explores risk factors for postoperative delirium

Study explores the protective effect of transmembrane mucins against SARS-CoV-2 infection

The impact of oat consumption on the gut microbiota

Human challenge trials: A game-changer in vaccine development? Examining their role in shaping the pandemic response

Genetic determinants of retinol circulation and their impact on health

The mutual health benefits resulting from the relationship between owners and their dogs

Is COVID-19 self-testing effective?

Investigating the potential differences in waning of post-vaccination neutralizing antibody titers

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