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Major study of 59 million Americans finds fine particulate matter from air pollution increases heart disease risks

Relationships between air pollution and the probability of first-time hospitalization for CVD.

22 Feb 2024

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

A novel treatment for polycythemia vera, a potentially fatal blood cancer, demonstrated the ability to control overproduction of red blood cells, the hallmark of this malignancy and many of its debilitating symptoms in a multi-center clinical trial led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

21 Feb 2024

Diets impact Parkinson's motor symptoms, supplements show no benefit, study finds

Meta-analysis reveals that diets like the Mediterranean and ketogenic can improve motor function in Parkinson's disease patients, although dietary supplements do not enhance UPDRS or 6MWT scores.

21 Feb 2024

Fine particulate matter exposure linked to increased hospital admissions for major diseases

Short and long term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to an increased risk of hospital admission for major heart and lung diseases, find two large US studies, published by The BMJ today.

21 Feb 2024

Study finds music's alcohol references sway drinking habits

Study reveals that nearly one in four songs contain references to alcohol, significantly influencing drinking behaviors, especially among young listeners, highlighting the need for public health interventions.

21 Feb 2024

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

A recent study showed that three cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet in adults were associated with lower pre-diabetes markers, lower hepatic fat, and a higher lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio, which is an indicator of the aging of the immune system.

21 Feb 2024

Rising incidence and mortality rate of hepatocellular carcinoma in the USA: A comprehensive analysis

Over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of primary liver cancer in the USA, with higher rates observed in men.

21 Feb 2024

Individual genetic variations and bacterial flora linked to recurrent caries disease

Researchers at Umeå University have for the first time been able to show that individual variation in susceptibility to infection and bacterial flora together explain recurrent caries disease and that others are asymptomatic.

21 Feb 2024

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

A new study in Obesity compares these two trends with inactivity to assess their effectiveness.

21 Feb 2024

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

Health care providers who treat diabetes need to think beyond the clinical numbers, such as solely focusing on a person's glucose goals.

21 Feb 2024

NIH grant boosts research on biofilm dispersal in wound infections

Most chronic wound infections share one thing in common: the presence of biofilms, which are composed of many different microorganisms that congregate as a mass, usually on some type of surface such as a wound bed.

21 Feb 2024

Physical inactivity and inflammation drive age-related gene changes in skeletal muscles

New research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical inactivity and chronic inflammation than primary aging, or intrinsic maturational processes.

21 Feb 2024

Yoga may benefit individuals with back pain

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Chronic News and Research

Major study of 59 million Americans finds fine particulate matter from air pollution increases heart disease risks

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

Diets impact Parkinson's motor symptoms, supplements show no benefit, study finds

Fine particulate matter exposure linked to increased hospital admissions for major diseases

Study finds music's alcohol references sway drinking habits

Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat

Rising incidence and mortality rate of hepatocellular carcinoma in the USA: A comprehensive analysis

Individual genetic variations and bacterial flora linked to recurrent caries disease

Are you a weekend warrior when it comes to exercise? Both regular or one-to-two days of exercise aid weight loss

New position statement emphasizes patient-centered care in diabetes management

NIH grant boosts research on biofilm dispersal in wound infections

Physical inactivity and inflammation drive age-related gene changes in skeletal muscles

Yoga may benefit individuals with back pain

Mitochondrial activation enhances cardiac regeneration therapy

Women gain more health benefits from exercise than men

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of sarcopenia

Fasting-mimicking diet reduces biological age and disease risks, study shows

Study highlights health care disparities for Nunavik Inuit inhabitants with lung cancer

NIH-funded research enhances genetic testing for health equity

Novel genetic associations with anxiety unveiled in comprehensive study of over 1.2 million people

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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