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Two-thirds of US adults report adverse childhood experiences: CDC study reveals troubling prevalence

Researchers provided adverse childhood experience (ACE) prevalence estimates.

4 Jul 2023

Smoking and HPV found to increase risk of head and neck cancer

Tobacco smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) are both well-known risk factors for head and neck cancer, but there is ample evidence to show they can interact to increase still further the risk of contracting the disease, according to a study by scientists at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and the University of Chile.

3 Jul 2023

Research establishes ERβ as a tumor suppressor in inflammatory breast cancer

A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on June 12, 2023, entitled, "ERβ as a mediator of estrogen signaling in inflammatory breast cancer."

3 Jul 2023

New approach could improve accuracy of liquid biopsy tests

A research team led by Xianghong Jasmine Zhou, PhD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has made an important advancement to address one of the major challenges in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, also known as liquid biopsy.

3 Jul 2023

Mutations in AGC kinase motif linked to colorectal cancer growth

Cancer spreads throughout the human body in cunning, almost militaristic, ways. For example, it can manipulate our genetic make-up, take over specific cell-to-cell signaling processes, and mutate key enzymes to promote tumor growth, resist therapies, and hasten its spread from the original site to the bloodstream or other organs.

3 Jul 2023

Dementia patients can still learn new things, study shows

People with dementia still have the ability to learn new things despite their illness. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis recently presented at Linköping University, Sweden.

3 Jul 2023

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Activation of the NRF2 transcription factor shows promise as a potential treatment approach for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition associated with oxidative stress and liver damage. By screening FDA-approved drugs, researchers identified six compounds that enhanced NRF2 activity and demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress and lipid accumulation.

3 Jul 2023

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Research investigates the effects of SIRT1 activation through resveratrol supplementation and energy restriction on vascular function in adults. The study reveals that both interventions increase circulating SIRT1, reduce sympathetic activity, and have positive impacts on vascular reactivity, indicating potential benefits for vascular health.

3 Jul 2023

Study links menopausal hormone therapy to increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's

Research investigates the impact of menopausal hormone therapy on the risk of developing dementia, considering different types of hormone treatment, duration of use, and age at usage. The study aims to assess the association between hormone therapy and dementia development.

3 Jul 2023

Resistance training could be a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients

Regular physical exercise, such as resistance training, can prevent Alzheimer's disease, or at least delay the appearance of symptoms, and serves as a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients.

3 Jul 2023

Ancient retrovirus may be responsible for aggressive brain cancers

The median length of survival after diagnosis of glioblastoma is 14 months, but some of these brain tumors are more aggressive and resistant to treatment than others, and a new study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests reactivation of an ancient retrovirus may be at least partly to blame.

3 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

Wastewater surveillance highlights significant underestimation of COVID-19 cases in Canada

Research examines the correlation between SARS-CoV-2 levels in untreated water and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Ontario, Canada. It also highlights the value of wastewater data in enhancing local decision-making and COVID-19 surveillance systems.

3 Jul 2023

Lesion network mapping identifies new brain circuit linked to epilepsy

Precision protection: antibody testing offers insights into predicting SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in immunocompromised patients

Researchers used antibody testing to predict the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

3 Jul 2023

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Two-thirds of US adults report adverse childhood experiences: CDC study reveals troubling prevalence

Smoking and HPV found to increase risk of head and neck cancer

Research establishes ERβ as a tumor suppressor in inflammatory breast cancer

New approach could improve accuracy of liquid biopsy tests

Mutations in AGC kinase motif linked to colorectal cancer growth

Dementia patients can still learn new things, study shows

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

SIRT1: Unlocking the secrets to better vascular health through resveratrol and energy restriction

Study links menopausal hormone therapy to increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's

Resistance training could be a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients

Ancient retrovirus may be responsible for aggressive brain cancers

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Wastewater surveillance highlights significant underestimation of COVID-19 cases in Canada

Lesion network mapping identifies new brain circuit linked to epilepsy

Study calls for renaming of 'obesity' to better reflect the disease

Cell therapy using genome-edited iPS cells could be a new treatment for Fabry disease

Base editing shows promise for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Breaking the myth: opioids provide no advantage for acute back pain, study finds

Stroke Ready intervention shows promise in improving equity in stroke treatment

Precision protection: antibody testing offers insights into predicting SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in immunocompromised patients

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

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