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Study uncovers new insights into the main human cold and menthol sensor TRPM8

Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, and current treatments often rely on opioids, which carry risks of addiction and overdose.

21 Jun 2024

UT Health San Antonio researcher wins NIH grant to investigate alcohol-associated liver disease

Liver transplants associated with alcohol-related disease are growing at a rapid pace, shifting research to address pathologies behind the ailments in light of a limited supply of organ donors.

21 Jun 2024

CAMH research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders

A new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), entitled Mental Health Service Use Before First Diagnosis of a Psychotic Disorder and published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that nearly 75 per cent of young Ontarians with a psychotic disorder had at least one mental health service visit within the three years prior to their first diagnosis of the disorder.

21 Jun 2024

Pacific Northwest Research Institute uncovers hidden DNA mechanisms of rare genetic diseases

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) and collaborating institutions have made a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly advance our understanding of genomic disorders.

21 Jun 2024

Pennington Biomedical researchers partner on award-winning long COVID study

Dr. John Kirwan, Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, is serving as a co-principal investigator on the Pathobiology in RECOVER of Metabolic and Immune Systems, or PROMIS, study.

21 Jun 2024

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

An orange teeming with antioxidants and other health benefits may be a shot in the arm for consumers and citrus growers, if the fruit is stored at cool temperatures, a new University of Florida study shows.

21 Jun 2024

Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies

According to a National Poll on Healthy Aging, 93% of people in the U.S. between 50-80 years old report experiencing at least one form of ageism from other people.

21 Jun 2024

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Research led by in part by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) finds that the most common cerebral small-vessel disease feature seen in brain magnetic resonance imaging is a primary vascular factor associated with dementia risk.

21 Jun 2024

Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19

As the deadly disease that came to be known as COVID-19 started spreading in late 2019, scientists rushed to answer a critical question: Who is most at risk?

21 Jun 2024

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that therapeutically restoring 'youthful' levels of a specific subunit of the telomerase enzyme can significantly reduce the signs and symptoms of aging in preclinical models.

21 Jun 2024

ALS: Newly discovered subtypes and sex differences create new approaches for drugs

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS for short, is a mysterious neurodegenerative disease that is almost always fatal.

21 Jun 2024

UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

Early discovery of debilitating diseases such as cancer or dementia is critical in determining treatment and saving lives.

21 Jun 2024

Study reveals critical role of ADGRF5 in maintaining glomerular filtration barrier integrity

Glomerulus, the fundamental filtering unit of the kidney, is an intricate network of capillaries - small blood vessels that regulate the movement of ions, water, and metabolites while maintaining impermeability to essential macromolecules such as proteins.

21 Jun 2024

Regular IgG monitoring and replacement therapy reduce severe infections in CLL and NHL patients

Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) who received frequent tests for immunoglobulin G (IgG) were less likely to experience severe infections compared with those who didn't, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

21 Jun 2024

High-resolution structures of SSTR5 reveal key interactions with neuropeptide and drug agonists

Somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) constitute a crucial family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play pivotal roles in regulating hormone secretion and inhibiting tumor growth.

21 Jun 2024

New insights into signaling pathways and resistance mechanisms in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The complexity of its pathogenesis, involving genetic mutations, dysregulated signaling pathways, and compromised immune surveillance, presents significant challenges for effective treatment.

21 Jun 2024

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events, compared with patients who did not have the surgery.

21 Jun 2024

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Study uncovers new insights into the main human cold and menthol sensor TRPM8

UT Health San Antonio researcher wins NIH grant to investigate alcohol-associated liver disease

CAMH research suggests potential targets for prevention and early identification of psychotic disorders

Pacific Northwest Research Institute uncovers hidden DNA mechanisms of rare genetic diseases

Pennington Biomedical researchers partner on award-winning long COVID study

Cooling ‘blood oranges’ could make them even healthier – a bonus for consumers

Body image and overall health found important to the sexual health of older gay men, according to new studies

Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer’s, dementia

Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19

Restoring youthful TERT levels reverses aging phenotypes in preclinical models

ALS: Newly discovered subtypes and sex differences create new approaches for drugs

UCF researcher further explores nanotech to improve cancer and disease detection

Study reveals critical role of ADGRF5 in maintaining glomerular filtration barrier integrity

Regular IgG monitoring and replacement therapy reduce severe infections in CLL and NHL patients

High-resolution structures of SSTR5 reveal key interactions with neuropeptide and drug agonists

New insights into signaling pathways and resistance mechanisms in colorectal cancer

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

Study links lifetime cannabis use with substance use, mood disorders, celiac, and infectious diseases

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Can cocoa lower your heart disease risk?

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