Medical Research News

RSS

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

In a landmark study led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, researchers discovered for the first time that a certain kind of protein similar to hemoglobin, called cytoglobin, plays an important role in the development of the heart.

15 Dec 2023

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, leading to heart problems and even premature death - but a new study has found light physical activity may completely reverse the risks and is far more effective than moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.

15 Dec 2023

Outrageous hospital cost for colonoscopies compared to smaller clinics

U.S. hospitals charge facility fees for colonoscopy procedures covered by private health insurance that are on average approximately 55 percent higher than facility fees billed by smaller clinics known as ambulatory surgical centers, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

15 Dec 2023

Medical Research News

Hemoglobin-like protein plays an important role in the development of the heart, study finds

Light physical activity emerges as powerful tool to reverse childhood inactivity's cholesterol risk

Outrageous hospital cost for colonoscopies compared to smaller clinics

One week social media break can boost job satisfaction and mental health, study finds

Food deserts and budget constraints hinder healthy choices for SNAP recipients

Novel immunization strategies can markedly increase mucosal immunity in nonhuman primates

U.S. adults get a third of daily added sugar from snacking, research shows

Waseda researchers unravel secrets of building better brain organoids with blood vessels

Wnt signaling holds promise for tailored immunotherapy in microsatellite-instable colorectal cancer

Fetal macrosomia may be linked to overweight and obesity in early childhood

Alzheimer's may worsen COVID-19 outcomes via olfactory mucosa changes

New study reveals how travel patterns shaped COVID-19 transmission

School holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in Australian children

Physically active women less likely to develop breast cancer before menopause

QUT scientists discover promising treatment for fatal endometrial cancer

Light physical activity can be a powerful tool for combating childhood obesity

Prunes pack a powerful punch against inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women

New dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against multiple virus strains

Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in reducing severe symptoms

UCL researchers develop new gene therapy to cure severe childhood epilepsy

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

Latest News