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Study links rising metabolic syndrome scores to increased cancer risk

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) score trajectories, especially those increasing over time, are linked to higher risks of various cancer types, with chronic inflammation exacerbating these risks.

12 Mar 2024

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

A first-of-its-kind study suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."

12 Mar 2024

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis than men, according to a new study published today in JACC: Asia.

12 Mar 2024

Research uncovers mechanical explanation for instability in the lungs of ARDS patients

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly in the aftermath of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.

12 Mar 2024

Increased stiffness in aging skin may contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer

Age-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer in older people, according to research by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

12 Mar 2024

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

The potential of nano-formulations to boost the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin.

12 Mar 2024

Groundbreaking study unveils sex-specific genetic influences on blood pressure

Genetic heterogeneity of blood pressure (BP) effects between sexes.

12 Mar 2024

Does eating carbohydrates impact facial attractiveness?

Researchers investigate the potential of medical disorders like hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia to influence facial attractiveness.

12 Mar 2024

Research highlights the need for continued surveillance of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccines

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and the National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre at UCLH have highlighted the importance of continued surveillance of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccine performance as the virus continues to evolve.

11 Mar 2024

Optimizing antithrombotic treatment for individualized cardiovascular care

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Thrombosis, the process of blood clot formation in blood vessels, is an important protective mechanism for avoiding excessive blood spillage when an individual is exposed to trauma.

11 Mar 2024

Study highlights potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders

A new study highlights a potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and asthma.

11 Mar 2024

Drug-coated balloon shows superiority in coronary in-stent restenosis treatment

In the largest randomized clinical trial and first of its kind to date in the United States, a team led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) assessed the efficacy and safety of using a drug-coated balloon in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty.

11 Mar 2024

Blood News and Research

Study links rising metabolic syndrome scores to increased cancer risk

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

Research uncovers mechanical explanation for instability in the lungs of ARDS patients

Increased stiffness in aging skin may contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

Groundbreaking study unveils sex-specific genetic influences on blood pressure

Does eating carbohydrates impact facial attractiveness?

Research highlights the need for continued surveillance of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccines

Optimizing antithrombotic treatment for individualized cardiovascular care

Study highlights potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders

Drug-coated balloon shows superiority in coronary in-stent restenosis treatment

Scientists find answers about cardiovascular diseases by probing the cellular "glue"

PFAS chemicals in the blood are linked with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers explore the role of vitamin A in pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders

Experts develop blood test that can accurately detect sleep deprivation

Immune cells in the liver eat up excess cholesterol, study reveals

Microplastics and nanoplastics could be harming your heart health

Choosing the right fat for keto diets: Fish oil's significant role in cancer prevention

An Arm and a Leg: The Medicare episode

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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