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How sedentary behavior impacts well-being and quality of life

Researchers explore the impact of different domains of sedentary behavior on an individual’s quality of life and well-being.

5 Jul 2024

Innovative study on gut bacteria and T cells wins NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize

In the gut, dozens of strains of bacteria exert different effects on the immune system that in turn impact our health – fending off pathogens, helping digest food and maybe even influencing behavior. But pinpointing which bacteria exert which effects has been challenging.

4 Jul 2024

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

As climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and worldwide.

3 Jul 2024

Study reveals health benefits of reducing processed meat consumption

Reducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a study suggests.

3 Jul 2024

Research shows the impact of COVID-19 vaccination rates on pediatric asthma symptoms

States with high rates of COVID-19 vaccination saw more pediatric asthma patients get a break from their symptoms, according to new research published today in JAMA Network Open by leaders from Nemours Children's Health and Endeavor Health.

3 Jul 2024

Inflammation in early adulthood may be linked to memory and thinking problems at middle age

Having higher levels of inflammation in your 20s and 30s may be linked to having memory and thinking problems at middle age, according to a study published in the July 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Jul 2024

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Researchers explored neutrophil involvement in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) inflammation in obesity.

3 Jul 2024

Does long-term air pollution exposure lead to loss of independence in later life?

The association between exposure to air pollutants over extended periods and the loss of independence among older adults.

3 Jul 2024

Digital screening for depression: Does automated feedback help?

The efficacy of two versions of automated feedback following internet-based depression screening on the severity of depression.

3 Jul 2024

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Liver diseases are commonly diagnosed using serum enzyme assays, particularly for aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and 5'-nucleotidase (5'-NT).

3 Jul 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to enhanced longevity, reduced cardiovascular mortality in cancer survivors

The Mediterranean Diet is a powerful ally for health even after a cancer diagnosis. This is the key result of an Italian study carried out as part of the UMBERTO Project, conducted by the Joint Research Platform Umberto Veronesi Foundation - Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed of Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM "Giuseppe Degennaro" University of Casamassima (BA).

2 Jul 2024

Study finds lower rates of breast reconstruction among American Indian/Alaska Native women

American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women with breast cancer have consistently lower rates of breast reconstruction after mastectomy compared to non-Hispanic White women, reports a paper in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

A study in Nutrients journal finds that both the quantity and quality of carbohydrates impact inflammation and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Higher refined carbohydrate intake is linked to greater inflammation and CVD, emphasizing the need for personalized dietary recommendations.

2 Jul 2024

Sedentary lifestyle and screen time linked to rising metabolic syndrome in Chinese youth

A new study reveals that sedentary behavior and increased screen time significantly contribute to the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Chinese children and adolescents, with 5.5% affected. Urban living, older age, and higher sedentary time increase the risk of MetS.

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals link between the use of antipsychotics in dementia and socioeconomic status

A study led by the Economic Evaluation of Chronic Diseases group of Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute has revealed the relationship between the use of antipsychotics in dementia and socioeconomic status.

2 Jul 2024

Advancements in immunotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma offer hope to patients

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver cancer predominantly arising from chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B and C infections, alcohol abuse, and metabolic disorders.

2 Jul 2024

Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy, Mayo Clinic researchers have found.

2 Jul 2024

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting or discontinuing medications as needed, may help control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease, according to "Palliative Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in the Association's journal, Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

1 Jul 2024

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

For patients with severe obesity undergoing knee or hip replacement, commonly obtained laboratory values – including markers of anemia and inflammation – are independent predictors of the risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

1 Jul 2024

Chronic News and Research

How sedentary behavior impacts well-being and quality of life

Innovative study on gut bacteria and T cells wins NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

Study reveals health benefits of reducing processed meat consumption

Research shows the impact of COVID-19 vaccination rates on pediatric asthma symptoms

Inflammation in early adulthood may be linked to memory and thinking problems at middle age

White blood cell type identified as important contributor to inflammation in obesity

Does long-term air pollution exposure lead to loss of independence in later life?

Digital screening for depression: Does automated feedback help?

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Mediterranean diet linked to enhanced longevity, reduced cardiovascular mortality in cancer survivors

Study finds lower rates of breast reconstruction among American Indian/Alaska Native women

Study reveals refined carbs heighten inflammation and cardiovascular risk

Sedentary lifestyle and screen time linked to rising metabolic syndrome in Chinese youth

Study reveals link between the use of antipsychotics in dementia and socioeconomic status

Advancements in immunotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma offer hope to patients

Senolytic drugs are not a "one-size-fits-all" remedy and may benefit some older women

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Implementing patient-centered palliative care may help improve quality of life for people with heart disease

Study reveals laboratory predictors of periprosthetic joint infection in morbidly obese patients

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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