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Researchers identify the most harmful modifiable risk factors for dementia

Researchers from the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford have used data from UK Biobank participants to reveal that diabetes, traffic-related air pollution and alcohol intake are the most harmful out of 15 modifiable risk factors for dementia.

10 Apr 2024

Pioneering study launched to examine how the immune system responds to repeated malaria infections

Scientists at the University of Oxford and the University of Edinburgh have launched a pioneering study that examines how the immune system responds to repeated malaria infections.

10 Apr 2024

UMH research reveals key role of immune protein in liver cirrhosis

The Department of Clinical Medicine at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) leads research on the immune system's role in advanced chronic liver disease.

10 Apr 2024

Periodontal treatment after heart rhythm ablation may reduce AFib recurrence

Treating gum disease in the 3-months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 Apr 2024

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

A new study published in the Lancet discovery science journal eClinicalMedicine has confirmed that a novel natural supplement - invented, researched, developed and commercialized at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) - prevents postpartum blues, and reduces symptoms of postpartum depression over the following six months after giving birth.

10 Apr 2024

Study sheds light on the significance of glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer

New research from the University of Eastern Finland sheds light on the significance of the glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer, showing that the development of drug resistance could be prevented by limiting the activity of coregulator proteins.

10 Apr 2024

Novel immune cell therapy may be a promising strategy for combating HBV infection

Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes progressive liver problems, and eradication of the virus remains a formidable challenge.

10 Apr 2024

Probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia

Previous studies have questioned whether gut microbe imbalances and vitamin D deficiency may be linked to schizophrenia.

10 Apr 2024

Study provides reassurance regarding the safety of using hormone therapy after age 65 years

After the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 2002, many women have resisted taking hormone therapy (HT), especially after age 65 years, because of fears of increased risks for various cancers and heart disease.

10 Apr 2024

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

Three early-phase clinical studies presented by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancers, and specific molecularly selected tumors.

10 Apr 2024

Deciphering cancer plasticity:Insights from MSK research

About 90% of deaths from cancer are a result of metastasis - that is, from cancer's ability to spread from an initial primary tumor to seed new tumors throughout the body, often in the lungs, liver, and brain.

10 Apr 2024

COVID-19 survivors face lingering health challenges

UC San Francisco researchers examined COVID-19 patients across the United States who survived some of the longest and most harrowing battles with the virus and found that about two-thirds still had physical, psychiatric, and cognitive problems for up to a year later.

10 Apr 2024

SciY launches new BioDrive tool and registration module for enhanced data management and collaboration in molecular biology research

The new Arxspan BioDrive is a tool for molecular biology that provides cross-functional research teams with a single, integrated data management platform.

From SciY 10 Apr 2024

Avian flu's leap to humans: Understanding risks and prevention strategies

Comprehensive report by the EFSA and ECDC delves into the factors that could prompt an avian influenza virus to evolve and potentially spark a pandemic, emphasizing the One Health approach for effective prevention and risk mitigation strategies.

10 Apr 2024

Eating your way to less stress: Mediterranean diet linked to lower stress in Korean baby boomers

Study highlights a significant association between higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet and lower psychosocial stress levels among Korean baby boomers, suggesting dietary patterns as a modifiable risk factor for stress management in aging populations.

10 Apr 2024

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Researchers identify the most harmful modifiable risk factors for dementia

Pioneering study launched to examine how the immune system responds to repeated malaria infections

UMH research reveals key role of immune protein in liver cirrhosis

Periodontal treatment after heart rhythm ablation may reduce AFib recurrence

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

Study sheds light on the significance of glucocorticoid receptor in drug-resistant prostate cancer

Novel immune cell therapy may be a promising strategy for combating HBV infection

Probiotics plus vitamin D supplements may improve cognitive function in individuals with schizophrenia

Study provides reassurance regarding the safety of using hormone therapy after age 65 years

Three early-phase clinical studies show promising initial data for patients with lymphoma, gastric cancers

Deciphering cancer plasticity:Insights from MSK research

COVID-19 survivors face lingering health challenges

SciY launches new BioDrive tool and registration module for enhanced data management and collaboration in molecular biology research

Avian flu's leap to humans: Understanding risks and prevention strategies

Eating your way to less stress: Mediterranean diet linked to lower stress in Korean baby boomers

New study reveals lifestyle factors boosting IVF success

The global quest for the right balance of sodium and potassium in the diet

Bio-Techne surpasses 10,000 peer-reviewed publications citing RNAscope technology

High blood levels of TMAO predicts chronic kidney disease risk in future

Maternal diabetes linked to a slight increase in ADHD risk in children

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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