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Chronic caffeine intake may impact brain chemistry in Parkinson's disease

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson’s disease, shows a new international study led by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland. Caffeine consumption before undergoing diagnostic brain dopamine imaging may also affect the imaging results.

3 Jun 2024

Researchers explore gut bacteria's role in fighting breast cancer

Researchers are investigating the function of gut bacteria in breast cancer, and how we could use it to fight against the disease, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

3 Jun 2024

Scientists locate the source of stuttering in the brain

An international research group led by researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland has succeeded in identifying the probable origin of stuttering in the brain.

3 Jun 2024

US DoD funds Australian research on Parkinson's disease treatments

Researchers based at Australia’s Translational Research Institute (TRI) have received major funding from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to develop Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatments by targeting the gut microbiome.

3 Jun 2024

Space experiment offers new path to fighting osteoarthritis

More than 650 million people worldwide are affected by osteoarthritis, and few treatment options exist. However, new promising results from an International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory-sponsored experiment detail a tissue chip model that accurately reproduces the conditions under which post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is initiated. Published in Frontiers in Space in March, these findings mark an important step forward in understanding and testing treatments for the underlying causes of osteoarthritis and related conditions.

3 Jun 2024

Study reveals disparities in the delivery of cancer-related care at minority serving hospitals

It’s important to ensure that care provided at US hospitals that predominantly serve Black and Hispanic populations is as high-quality as the care provided at other US hospitals. New research reveals significant disparities in the delivery of cancer-related care at minority serving hospitals (MSHs) compared with non-MSHs, however.

3 Jun 2024

Foam technology revolutionizes gene therapy, boosting efficiency and safety

Liquid foam gene delivery significantly enhances transfection efficiency and safety, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.

3 Jun 2024

Sweetened beverage tax cuts kids' BMI in Seattle, study finds

A recent study found that Seattle's tax on sweetened beverages is linked to a significant reduction in children's BMI, suggesting the tax's effectiveness in improving public health.

3 Jun 2024

Garlic proves potent in reducing blood sugar and cholesterol, study reveals

Study confirms garlic's significant benefits in lowering blood glucose and lipid levels, offering a natural remedy for metabolic disorders.

2 Jun 2024

Long-term health risks linger for severe COVID-19 patients three years after hospitalization

Three years after severe COVID-19 hospitalization, significant risks of mortality and long-term symptoms persist, impacting overall health and quality of life.

2 Jun 2024

Type 2 diabetes linked to higher cancer risk, especially with diabetic retinopathy, study finds

A recent study in BMC Medicine found that type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of various cancers, with the risk being even higher in patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR).

2 Jun 2024

Omega-3 supplements show promise in battling osteoarthritis

A recent study in Nutrients reviewed the efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) by reducing inflammation and supporting joint health.

2 Jun 2024

Community pharmacists deliver cheaper, quality care for minor ailments, study shows

A recent study in ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research found that community pharmacists can provide high-quality, cost-effective care for minor ailments, reducing the financial burden on the healthcare system compared to primary care physicians, urgent care, and emergency departments.

2 Jun 2024

Intermittent fasting with protein pacing trumps calorie restriction in gut health and weight loss

A recent study in Nature Communications found that intermittent fasting with protein pacing (IF-P) is more effective than continuous calorie restriction (CR) in improving gut microbiota and metabolomic profiles, leading to greater weight and fat loss.

2 Jun 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to insomnia risk

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be associated with the insomnia experienced by an estimated one third of adults.

1 Jun 2024

Precision medicine doubles progression-free survival in young cancer patients

Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in children in most developed countries, and at least a quarter of these patients are diagnosed with aggressive high-risk or relapsed cancers, with an expected five-year survival rate of less than 30%.

31 May 2024

Study challenges use of in-hospital mortality as sepsis quality metric for safety-net hospitals

Sepsis is a leading cause of death and disability and a key target of state and federal quality measures for hospitals.

31 May 2024

Stem cell models unlock secrets of early human embryo development

A new study using stem cell-based models has shed new light on how the human embryo begins to develop, which could one day benefit the development of fertility treatment.

31 May 2024

Integrating PGx testing for personalized prostate cancer treatment

Prostate cancer (PC) is a significant health concern, being the second leading cause of death among American men.

31 May 2024

Stress and pain linked to worse outcomes in HER2-positive breast cancer patients

Secondary analyses of a phase 3 clinical trial have revealed that breast cancer patients who reported high levels of pain and stress were more likely than their study peers to experience worse invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) and worse overall survival (OS).

31 May 2024