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Genetic analysis of blood sample could offer a non-invasive way for early Parkinson’s diagnosis

The genetic analysis of a blood sample could become a tool for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, according to an exploratory study led by researchers from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH).

27 Oct 2025

New mechanism behind potentially fatal type of epilepsy identified

A team led by the UAB Institut de Neurociències (INc-UAB) has for the first time identified the mechanism behind a potentially fatal type of epilepsy, a symptom of mitochondrial diseases.

27 Oct 2025

Pigments extracted from the henna dye could be used to treat liver disease

Lawsonia inermis is best known for making henna, a versatile dye that is used to change the color of skin and clothes. Now, researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have found another use for the pigments extracted from the dye: treating liver disease.

27 Oct 2025

Study finds evidence for repurposing thiostrepton as an anti-rhabdomyosarcoma drug

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) accounts for up to 10% of childhood cancers and nearly half of pediatric soft tissue sarcomas.

27 Oct 2025

Excess mortality associated with chronic pain can be avoided through spinal cord stimulation

Treating chronic neuropathic pain with spinal cord stimulation may help prevent excess mortality associated with chronic pain, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows.

27 Oct 2025

As sports betting explodes, states try to set limits to stop gambling addiction

It isn't easy to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino.

27 Oct 2025

Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40

A large UK Biobank study found that higher night-time light exposure is linked to significantly greater risks of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. The findings suggest maintaining darker nights and adequate daytime light could support heart health.

26 Oct 2025

What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health

A BMJ study found that individuals exposed to sugar rationing during their first 1,000 days of life had significantly lower risks of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure in adulthood. Early-life sugar restriction was linked to a 2.5-year delay in cardiovascular disease onset, suggesting long-term benefits for heart health.

26 Oct 2025

Semaglutide protects the heart beyond weight loss, SELECT trial shows

Semaglutide lowered the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events across all body weight and waist circumference levels in people with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease. Early waist reduction explained only a third of this benefit, showing that semaglutide’s heart protection extends beyond fat loss.

26 Oct 2025

Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children

A population-based study of over two million births in Ontario found that prenatal exposure to the sulfate and ammonium components of fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) was associated with a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder. The risk was greatest during mid to late pregnancy and among infants in urban, lower-income neighborhoods.

26 Oct 2025

Eliminating cockroaches drastically reduces household allergens and endotoxins

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins in those homes, with lowering roach infestation numbers through pest control triggering significant declines in the levels of allergens and endotoxins.

24 Oct 2025

First multiple sclerosis patient in the UK receives CAR T cell therapy in groundbreaking trial

A multiple sclerosis (MS) patient in the UK was the first to receive CAR T cell therapy, invented by UCL researchers, in a clinical trial testing whether this personalized treatment can slow or even halt the progression of the disease.

24 Oct 2025

Study reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50

A comprehensive analysis of over 5.2 million hospitalizations reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans younger than 50.

24 Oct 2025

Unlocking the secrets of vascular health through eye imaging

The tiny blood vessels in your eyes might hold the key to predicting a person's risk of developing heart disease and how fast they're biologically aging, according to researchers at McMaster University and Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) - a joint institute of Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster.

24 Oct 2025

Boston Children's Hospital secures $8.1M for spastic paraplegia research

Boston Children's Hospital has received $8.1M in NIH funding to support and expand the Spastic Paraplegia Centers of Excellence Research Network (SP-CERN). Darius Ebrahimi-Fakhari, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Movement Disorders Program at Boston Children's, and his team will lead this multi-center effort.

24 Oct 2025

Leveraging the power of T cells for more effective and durable cancer immunotherapies

T cells play central roles in the adaptive immune response against cancer. Their functional inactivation is a primary driver of tumor progression, making the reactivation of T cell function a main goal in immunotherapy.

24 Oct 2025

Advancements in organoids could transform treatment of spinal cord injury and peripheral nerve injury

A recent review published in Engineering explores the construction and potential applications of spinal cord and peripheral nerve organoids for regenerative medicine in neurotrauma.

24 Oct 2025

Updated guidelines published for pediatric CPR and emergency cardiovascular care

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association (the Association), a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, have published updated guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care for newborn and pediatric populations.

24 Oct 2025

New BRIGHT Center aims to build resilience after trauma

The Medical University of South Carolina has been awarded more than $11 million by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences over five years to establish a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) to build resilience after trauma, which will be known as the South Carolina Building Resilience through Innovative Interventions to promote Growth and Health after Trauma COBRE, or the BRIGHT Center.

24 Oct 2025

Study shows protective effect of Medicaid expansion on early-stage cancer diagnosis

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted health care, including cancer screening and diagnosis, especially for medically underserved populations, leading to substantial underdiagnosis of early-stage cancers in 2020.

24 Oct 2025

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Medical Condition News

Genetic analysis of blood sample could offer a non-invasive way for early Parkinson’s diagnosis

New mechanism behind potentially fatal type of epilepsy identified

Pigments extracted from the henna dye could be used to treat liver disease

Study finds evidence for repurposing thiostrepton as an anti-rhabdomyosarcoma drug

Excess mortality associated with chronic pain can be avoided through spinal cord stimulation

As sports betting explodes, states try to set limits to stop gambling addiction

Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40

What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health

Semaglutide protects the heart beyond weight loss, SELECT trial shows

Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children

Eliminating cockroaches drastically reduces household allergens and endotoxins

First multiple sclerosis patient in the UK receives CAR T cell therapy in groundbreaking trial

Study reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50

Unlocking the secrets of vascular health through eye imaging

Boston Children's Hospital secures $8.1M for spastic paraplegia research

Leveraging the power of T cells for more effective and durable cancer immunotherapies

Advancements in organoids could transform treatment of spinal cord injury and peripheral nerve injury

Updated guidelines published for pediatric CPR and emergency cardiovascular care

New BRIGHT Center aims to build resilience after trauma

Study shows protective effect of Medicaid expansion on early-stage cancer diagnosis

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