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Researchers discover rare types of helper T cells associated with immune disorders

Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) and Kyoto University in Japan and IFOM ETS in Italy have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated with immune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even asthma.

4 Jul 2024

New signaling pathway identified in aural migraine headaches

The rapid influx of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and protein solutes released during cortical spreading depression (CSD) in the brain activates neurons to trigger aural migraine headaches, according to a new mouse study.

4 Jul 2024

Recent advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China

Recent findings highlight significant advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China, particularly focusing on rising incidence and mortality rates in rural areas.

4 Jul 2024

Stanford researchers uncover key to overcoming chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a particularly aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancer, in part because it is often resistant to chemotherapy.

4 Jul 2024

Turning cancer cells against themselves to overcome drug resistance

Treating cancer can sometimes feel like a game of Whac-A-Mole. The disease can become resistant to treatment, and clinicians never know when, where and what resistance might emerge, leaving them one step behind.

4 Jul 2024

Novel compound amplifies naloxone's power to reverse overdoses

In a Stanford Medicine-led study, researchers combed through billions of compounds to find one that could enhance naloxone’s ability to fend off more potent opioids, with promising results in mice.

4 Jul 2024

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Researchers examined nearly 800,000 women's DNA to explore puberty timing complexities. They identified signals related to menarche timing and investigated their influence on puberty onset.

4 Jul 2024

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

Researchers investigated whether Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduces cardiovascular risk factors independent of calorie restriction and weight loss.

4 Jul 2024

Disturbances in sleep patterns increase the risk of depression in midlife women

The relationship between sleep-wake changes and depressive symptoms among midlife women.

4 Jul 2024

In-hospital delirium linked to long-term cognitive impairment in COVID-19 patients over 60

The association of in-hospital delirium with functional disability and cognitive impairment.

4 Jul 2024

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Researchers found that KLF15 is crucial for maintaining white adipocyte properties in subcutaneous fat, and its deletion induces beige adipocyte characteristics, suggesting new obesity treatment pathways.

4 Jul 2024

Late-night REM sleep loss severely impacts brain connectivity, new study reveals

Research reveals that REM sleep deprivation disrupts brain connectivity, with the thalamus playing a key role in sensory information relay and REM sleep regulation.

4 Jul 2024

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that adherence to a healthy lifestyle can significantly mitigate the genetic risk of obesity and its related morbidities, emphasizing the importance of promoting healthy behaviors irrespective of genetic predisposition.

4 Jul 2024

Study warns of H5N1 avian flu risk from unpasteurized milk in dairy farms

Researchers found that the H5N1 avian influenza virus can persist in unpasteurized milk on milking equipment, posing an infection risk to dairy workers. They recommend protective gear and sanitization to prevent virus transmission.

4 Jul 2024

Protein biomarkers in spinal fluid offer promise for early progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a patient dies and an autopsy is performed.

3 Jul 2024

Questionnaire test for home use quickly identifies high risk of heart attack

Swedish researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack.

3 Jul 2024

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

As climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and worldwide.

3 Jul 2024

Dengue fever in Taiwan associated with elevated short- and long-term risk of depression

Analysis of the medical records of nearly 50,000 people who experienced dengue fever in Taiwan suggests that this disease is associated with elevated short- and long-term risk of depression.

3 Jul 2024

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

A study in Nature Food reveals that adherence to healthy dietary patterns during pregnancy may increase exposure to harmful environmental contaminants, affecting fetal health. The research highlights the need to balance dietary guidelines with potential chemical exposure risks.

3 Jul 2024

Repurposing cancer drug to prevent organ damage in infectious diseases

Twelve years ago, cancer researchers at University of California San Diego identified a molecule that helps cancer cells survive by shuttling damaging inflammatory cells into tumor tissue.

3 Jul 2024

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Researchers discover rare types of helper T cells associated with immune disorders

New signaling pathway identified in aural migraine headaches

Recent advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China

Stanford researchers uncover key to overcoming chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer

Turning cancer cells against themselves to overcome drug resistance

Novel compound amplifies naloxone's power to reverse overdoses

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

Disturbances in sleep patterns increase the risk of depression in midlife women

In-hospital delirium linked to long-term cognitive impairment in COVID-19 patients over 60

Scientists unveil KLF15 transcription factor's role in white fat cells, opening new paths for obesity therapy

Late-night REM sleep loss severely impacts brain connectivity, new study reveals

Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals

Study warns of H5N1 avian flu risk from unpasteurized milk in dairy farms

Protein biomarkers in spinal fluid offer promise for early progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis

Questionnaire test for home use quickly identifies high risk of heart attack

High ambient temperatures during pregnancy can have detrimental impact on offspring health

Dengue fever in Taiwan associated with elevated short- and long-term risk of depression

Study reveals potential chemical risks in healthy diets for pregnant women

Repurposing cancer drug to prevent organ damage in infectious diseases

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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