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Exposure to urban green and blue spaces may lower odds of having coronary artery calcification

Being near and having more exposure to urban green space and blue (water) space is linked to lower odds of having coronary artery calcification in middle age, which is an early marker of cardiovascular disease.

27 Jun 2024

Targeted gene therapy may reduce AML burden and protect the heart from cardiotoxicity

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that a targeted gene therapy may make acute myeloid leukemia (AML) more sensitive to chemotherapy, while also protecting the heart against toxicity often caused by cancer treatments.

27 Jun 2024

Discovery of nanoparticle-based drug delivery system could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment

Schizophrenia is a complicated mental health disorder accompanied by wide range of symptoms such as hallucinations, impaired cognitive ability, and disorganized speech or behavior.

27 Jun 2024

Uptick in early-onset gastrointestinal cancers raises the need for better prevention and diagnosis

Treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers is catching up with other areas of oncology and offering patients better prospects for survival and quality of life, but a significant uptick in early-onset cases is raising new questions about effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

27 Jun 2024

Battleground Wisconsin: Voters feel nickel-and-dimed by health care costs

The land of fried cheese curds and the Green Bay Packers is among a half-dozen battleground states that could determine the outcome of the expected November rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — a contest in which the cost and availability of health care are emerging as defining issues.

27 Jun 2024

Chronic loneliness associated with higher stroke risk independent of depressive symptoms or social isolation

Researchers determined the relationship between loneliness and incident stroke risk in the United States.

27 Jun 2024

New-onset anxiety in adults aged 50+ doubles risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Researchers investigated Parkinson's disease (PD) risk among individuals with new-onset anxiety and associated risk factors.

27 Jun 2024

Study shows high rates of unrecognized heart valve disease in healthy seniors

The sheer scale of undiagnosed heart valve disease in our ageing population has been revealed for the first time, thanks to new research led by the University of East Anglia.

27 Jun 2024

Amorphous calcium phosphate drives aortic valve stiffening

The human body has sophisticated defenses against the deposition of calcium minerals that stiffen heart tissues, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators at UCLA Health and the University of Texas at Austin found in a new study that provides the first detailed, step-by-step documentation of how calcification progresses.

27 Jun 2024

A unifying marker streamlines macrophage research across age and sex

Macrophages play a critical role in the immune system by fighting infections and aiding in tissue repair. Understanding how these cells are activated in different scenarios is important for developing new medical treatments. However, identifying and studying macrophage activation has been challenging due to the complex nature of these cells and their responses.

27 Jun 2024

Evaluating CGM accuracy and benefits in non-diabetic populations

A new narrative review led by researchers at UCL and Birmingham Children's Hospital has found there is a lack of evidence to demonstrate the effective use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in people not living with diabetes (PNLD).

27 Jun 2024

Study reveals exercise and GLP-1 RA combination preserves bone health during weight loss

Combining exercise with GLP-1 RA liraglutide results in significant weight loss while preserving bone health in adults with obesity.

27 Jun 2024

Rapeseed diacylglycerol oil may combat obesity by enhancing lipid metabolism

A study in "Nutrients" explores how rapeseed diacylglycerol oil (RDG) affects fat accumulation and metabolism in obese mice, showing significant benefits in reducing obesity-related indices and improving lipid metabolism.

26 Jun 2024

CRISPR-based genetic technique eradicates malaria mosquitoes with over 99% efficiency

Scientists at the University of California have developed a precision-guided sterile insect technique to eliminate Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes, achieving over 99.5% male sterility and 99.9% female lethality, effectively suppressing malaria transmission.

26 Jun 2024

Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering anti-viral defenses.

26 Jun 2024

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

26 Jun 2024

Chemotherapy's cognitive side effects tied to gut microbiome disruption

Chemotherapy is known to cause behavioral side effects, including cognitive decline. Notably, the gut microbiome communicates with the brain to affect behavior, including cognition.

26 Jun 2024

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Transgender women are still at risk for prostate cancer. A new study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association, concludes that current screening guidelines could miss early-stage prostate cancer in transgender women on hormone therapy.

26 Jun 2024

Cuffless monitor offers promise for hypertension management

A study led by a Brigham investigator evaluated a novel device that automatically measures blood pressure at the wrist, generating hundreds of readings within days that may help clinicians determine cardiovascular risk and improve hypertension care

26 Jun 2024

CSF1R marker enables study of Macrophage Activation Mosaicism

Macrophages play a critical role in the immune system by fighting infections and aiding in tissue repair.

26 Jun 2024

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Exposure to urban green and blue spaces may lower odds of having coronary artery calcification

Targeted gene therapy may reduce AML burden and protect the heart from cardiotoxicity

Discovery of nanoparticle-based drug delivery system could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment

Uptick in early-onset gastrointestinal cancers raises the need for better prevention and diagnosis

Battleground Wisconsin: Voters feel nickel-and-dimed by health care costs

Chronic loneliness associated with higher stroke risk independent of depressive symptoms or social isolation

New-onset anxiety in adults aged 50+ doubles risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Study shows high rates of unrecognized heart valve disease in healthy seniors

Amorphous calcium phosphate drives aortic valve stiffening

A unifying marker streamlines macrophage research across age and sex

Evaluating CGM accuracy and benefits in non-diabetic populations

Study reveals exercise and GLP-1 RA combination preserves bone health during weight loss

Rapeseed diacylglycerol oil may combat obesity by enhancing lipid metabolism

CRISPR-based genetic technique eradicates malaria mosquitoes with over 99% efficiency

Tai Chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia, inflammation in breast cancer survivors

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Chemotherapy's cognitive side effects tied to gut microbiome disruption

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Cuffless monitor offers promise for hypertension management

CSF1R marker enables study of Macrophage Activation Mosaicism

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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