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Study unveils how Toxoplasma gondii parasites escape drug treatment

A study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows them to escape drug treatment.

10 Dec 2024

Study finds key brain markers for gaming addiction in adolescents

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming addiction.

10 Dec 2024

Promising gene therapy could transform heart failure treatment

A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model.

10 Dec 2024

Shivering for 1 hour a day may boost glucose tolerance and metabolic health

Daily cold exposure with shivering for 10 days improves glucose tolerance and metabolic health in individuals with obesity, highlighting shivering's role.

10 Dec 2024

Sweet news: Dark chocolate reduces type 2 diabetes risk

Findings show dark chocolate may lower type 2 diabetes risk, while milk chocolate contributes to weight gain. Implications for dietary choices discussed.

10 Dec 2024

Microplastics detected in human blood linked to altered coagulation markers

Findings indicate microplastics in blood are linked to inflammation and coagulation markers, underscoring the need for reduced exposure and further research.

10 Dec 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease

Research suggests the Mediterranean diet supports inflammatory bowel disease management, enhancing gut microbiota with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.

10 Dec 2024

Researchers find brain-body immune link in the dural sinuses and skull marrow

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London provides valuable insights into the brain-body immune connection identifying key communication hubs in the dural sinuses and skull bone marrow at the back of the head.

10 Dec 2024

Eating breakfast later lowers blood sugar spikes in type 2 diabetes patients

Skipping early breakfasts may reduce blood sugar spikes in people with type 2 diabetes, with later breakfast timings showing significant benefits.

10 Dec 2024

Research uncovers dietary patterns influencing Mediterranean Diet adherence

Portuguese researchers explore olive oil consumption and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, revealing key barriers and consumer patterns. The findings highlight the need for tailored strategies to promote this health-promoting lifestyle.

9 Dec 2024

UVM scientists discover new mechanism for blood flow regulation in the brain

A team of UVM scientists led by Mark Nelson, Ph.D., from the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has uncovered a novel mechanism that reshapes our understanding of how blood flow is regulated in the brain.

9 Dec 2024

Novel glucose-sensitive membrane offers improved insulin regulation for diabetic patients

For years, glucose-sensitive membranes have been a key focus for improving controlled insulin release in diabetes treatments.

9 Dec 2024

Exercise enhances memory for up to 24 hours, study finds

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

9 Dec 2024

Eye-tracking study identifies unique face processing in autism

University of Houston psychology researcher Jason Griffin, who has pioneered new ways of measuring eye movements to understand autism spectrum disorder, is reporting that children with autism focus on faces differently than other children, especially in the early stages of visual processing.

9 Dec 2024

The brain’s hunger switch: TRH neurons hold the key to obesity therapies

Scientists uncover how TRH neurons suppress hunger by inhibiting AgRP neurons, advancing our understanding of GLP-1-based obesity treatments.

9 Dec 2024

47th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium kicks off in December

Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), is hosting the 47th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Dec. 10-13.

9 Dec 2024