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Chronic inflammation and poverty join forces to increase mortality risk

A new study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and nearly triple the risk of dying from cancer within the next 15 years.

16 Jan 2024

TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Excessive alcohol intake is strongly associated with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) which accounts for 25% and 30% of deaths from cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Impairment of Ca2+ influx and Ca2+-mediated signaling in ALD suggests that Ca2+ channels are important in ALD pathological progression.

16 Jan 2024

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Study investigates the link between dietary antioxidant intake and low back pain, revealing that higher antioxidant levels, particularly selenium and zinc, may reduce the likelihood of low back pain in American women.

16 Jan 2024

Vanderbilt launches $13 million trial to test repurposed drugs for Rett syndrome

Vanderbilt University Medical Center received a $13 million Department of Defense grant to lead a multisite clinical trial that will evaluate repurposed FDA-approved drugs as treatment options for patients with Rett syndrome.

16 Jan 2024

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Ordering a palliative care consultation by "default" – via an automatic order programmed into the electronic medical record that doctors may cancel if they choose – is an effective strategy to give more hospitalized patients the opportunity to benefit from palliative care, and sooner, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

16 Jan 2024

Natural PLA2 inhibitor from marine fungus combats fatty liver disease by silencing lipotoxic pathways

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses the identification of a natural PLA2 inhibitor from the marine fungus Aspergillus sp. c1 for MAFLD treatment that suppressed lipotoxicity by inhibiting the IRE-1α/XBP-1s axis and JNK signaling.

16 Jan 2024

Migraine linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in new study

A nationwide cohort study reveals that individuals with migraine have a 1.3-fold higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggesting a significant connection between migraine and IBD.

15 Jan 2024

Study links stress to metabolic syndrome, highlights inflammation's role

New research links stress to metabolic syndrome through inflammation, suggesting stress management as a potential strategy for improving biological health outcomes.

13 Jan 2024

Navigating news in mixed-political relationships: Study explores media's impact on couples

Study in Political Communication explores how couples with differing political views navigate media consumption, revealing challenges and strategies in managing news exposure and relationship dynamics.

13 Jan 2024

Urinary incontinence associated with higher odds of future disability

If you are one of the 30% to 50% of women experiencing urinary incontinence, new research suggests that it could turn into a bigger health issue.

12 Jan 2024

A biological signature of desire helps explain the selective nature of pair bonds

Hop in the car to meet your lover for dinner and a flood of dopamine - the same hormone underlying cravings for sugar, nicotine and cocaine - likely infuses your brain's reward center, motivating you to brave the traffic to keep that unique bond alive.

12 Jan 2024

Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue

The mechanisms underlying vitamin D’s effects on fatigue.

12 Jan 2024

Superbug spread is not just about antibiotics, new study shows

For the first time, researchers have analyzed the impact of antibiotic use on the rise of treatment-resistant bacteria over the last 20 years in the UK and Norway. They show that while the increase in drug use has amplified the spread of superbugs, it is not the only driver.

11 Jan 2024

Study finds psychotherapy as effective treatment for PTSD patients after multiple traumatic events

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

11 Jan 2024

Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants

Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of prolonged DHOPE for extending human donor liver preservation to 20 hours, showing potential for facilitating daytime liver transplantation.

11 Jan 2024

Isoflavones shine in preventing breast cancer relapse and death

Soy compounds called isoflavones are among the plant-derived compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence or death, according to a new meta-analysis co-directed by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

11 Jan 2024

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Chronic inflammation and poverty join forces to increase mortality risk

TRPC3 emerges as key player in preventing damage from alcohol-associated liver disease

Higher antioxidant intake linked to lower back pain risk in women, study finds

Vanderbilt launches $13 million trial to test repurposed drugs for Rett syndrome

New strategy makes palliative care more accessible to patients with chronic illnesses

Natural PLA2 inhibitor from marine fungus combats fatty liver disease by silencing lipotoxic pathways

Migraine linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in new study

Study links stress to metabolic syndrome, highlights inflammation's role

Navigating news in mixed-political relationships: Study explores media's impact on couples

Urinary incontinence associated with higher odds of future disability

A biological signature of desire helps explain the selective nature of pair bonds

Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue

Superbug spread is not just about antibiotics, new study shows

Study finds psychotherapy as effective treatment for PTSD patients after multiple traumatic events

Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants

Isoflavones shine in preventing breast cancer relapse and death

Enhanced mental wellbeing linked to workplace interventions on physical activity and sedentariness

Is managing emotions more effective than boosting wellbeing in curbing teens' sweet tooth?

Women with perinatal depression have an elevated mortality risk

Individual wellbeing interventions not beneficial for employees, study finds

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

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