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Understanding the link between primary cilia, biological clock and wound healing

Nearly every organism on Earth follows a natural circadian rhythm that is coded by your cell's clock genes, which do exactly as you suspect from the name: regulate your body's rhythm on a 24-hour basis.

21 Dec 2023

Study: Barbie lags in diversity and accuracy of medical and scientific careers

Barbie should consider expanding her medical and scientific careers into areas where women and other under-represented groups remain a minority, suggests a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

19 Dec 2023

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

In a landmark study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart.

15 Dec 2023

Targeted therapy reduces markers of disease burden, improves symptoms for patients with nonadvanced system mastocytosis

The targeted therapy bezuclastinib was safe and rapidly reduced markers of disease burden while also improving symptoms for patients with a rare blood disorder called nonadvanced system mastocytosis, according to results of the Phase II SUMMIT trial reported by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

11 Dec 2023

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

NewsMedical spoke to Lisa Sterman, Global Executive Director, Global HIV Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences, about the recently published LTS framework, recently highlighted at the opening ceremony of the 19th European AIDS Conference, which takes a person-centric approach to the HIV treatment journey.

From Gilead Sciences, Inc. 11 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking online community connects Progeria patients worldwide

A ground-breaking online community has been launched to allow people with the rare disease Progeria to communicate regardless of their location or language.

11 Dec 2023

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

A man walking around a room wearing a helmet that records his brain function would have seemed like science fiction five years ago.

4 Dec 2023

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Whether cochlear neural degeneration occurs in normal-hearing individuals with tinnitus.

4 Dec 2023

Study finds high levels of chemicals in hair care products

The average morning routine for many Americans includes inhaling several milligrams of chemicals that may be harmful to their health, Purdue University researchers have found.

4 Dec 2023

Revolutionary 'anthrobots' from human cells: A leap in healing and drug delivery

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have developed "anthrobots" from adult human lung cells, capable of autonomous movement and initiating wound healing in human neurons.

3 Dec 2023

Deep brain, multipurpose fiber could revolutionize Alzheimer's research

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease, a devastating form of dementia that affects 6.2 million Americans.

29 Nov 2023

Morning hair routine can expose individuals to harmful chemicals, study shows

Researchers conducted realistic-type hair care experiments to assess cyclic volatile methyl siloxane (cVMS) emissions and exposures during hair care product (HCP) use in a residential structure.

29 Nov 2023

SECRE technique paves way for new therapeutics for autoimmune diseases

Scientists have developed a potentially transformative new technique that could aid in the discovery and development of new therapeutics for a number of globally prevalent autoimmune diseases.

27 Nov 2023

Siloxane emissions during the use of hair care products can pose health repercussions

Hair products often contain ingredients that easily evaporate, so users may inhale some of these chemicals, potentially posing health repercussions.

27 Nov 2023

Health care is front and center as Desantis and Newsom go mano a mano

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom — political rivals from opposite coasts and proxies for red and blue America — are set to square off for a first-of-its-kind debate Nov. 30 in Georgia.

27 Nov 2023

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder.

27 Nov 2023

Repurposed drugs hold promise for targeting cancer stem cells

In a review published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), advocate for the repurposing of non-cancer drugs to target these elusive CSCs.

22 Nov 2023

From hospital to hospitality: Spin doctors brand getting sick as an adventure. It’s not.

The last time I stepped on a plane for vacation, for fun, was more than three years ago. I haven't been able to visit California, whose coast I adore. Nor Rome, where my husband and I lived for some time.

22 Nov 2023

Study reveals surprising role of cerebellar nuclei in associative learning

Associative learning was always thought to be regulated by the cortex of the cerebellum, often referred to as the "little brain".

20 Nov 2023

Extra fees drive assisted living profits

Assisted living centers have become an appealing retirement option for hundreds of thousands of boomers who can no longer live independently, promising a cheerful alternative to the institutional feel of a nursing home.

20 Nov 2023

Hair News and Research

Understanding the link between primary cilia, biological clock and wound healing

Study: Barbie lags in diversity and accuracy of medical and scientific careers

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

Targeted therapy reduces markers of disease burden, improves symptoms for patients with nonadvanced system mastocytosis

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

Groundbreaking online community connects Progeria patients worldwide

Lightweight helmet with tiny sensors records magnetic fields generated by brain activity

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Study finds high levels of chemicals in hair care products

Revolutionary 'anthrobots' from human cells: A leap in healing and drug delivery

Deep brain, multipurpose fiber could revolutionize Alzheimer's research

Morning hair routine can expose individuals to harmful chemicals, study shows

SECRE technique paves way for new therapeutics for autoimmune diseases

Siloxane emissions during the use of hair care products can pose health repercussions

Health care is front and center as Desantis and Newsom go mano a mano

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

Repurposed drugs hold promise for targeting cancer stem cells

From hospital to hospitality: Spin doctors brand getting sick as an adventure. It’s not.

Study reveals surprising role of cerebellar nuclei in associative learning

Extra fees drive assisted living profits

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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