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Red light exposure may help reduce risk of blood clots

Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC surgeon-scientists and published today in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

10 Jan 2025

Elderberry juice shows promise in boosting gut health and combating obesity

Elderberry juice rich in anthocyanins boosts glucose regulation and fat metabolism, with significant effects on gut microbiota in overweight adults.

10 Jan 2025

Sex-specific mitochondrial marker deficiencies linked to early cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease

Research reveals sex-specific free-carnitine deficiency in women with cognitive impairment, linking mitochondrial metabolism to Alzheimer's disease progression.

10 Jan 2025

The X factor: Decoding brain aging differences between men and women

Researchers unveil how biological sex influences brain aging, revealing genetic, hormonal, and molecular mechanisms behind cognitive resilience and decline.

9 Jan 2025

New skeletal tissue could revolutionize regenerative medicine and cartilage repair

An international research team led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

9 Jan 2025

Study links fiber consumption to epigenetic changes with anti-cancer effects

Fiber is well known to be an important part of a healthy diet, yet less than 10% of Americans eat the minimum recommended amount.

9 Jan 2025

Gut microbes and the body work together to regulate fat metabolism

Beneficial gut microbes and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and cholesterol levels, according to a new preclinical study by investigators from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University's Ithaca campus.

9 Jan 2025

Carrots may offer natural support for people with type 2 diabetes

Could an ordinary carrot improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes? A new study from SDU suggests so.

8 Jan 2025

Blood test could help track Alzheimer's disease progression and severity

Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women.

8 Jan 2025

Brown adipose tissue could enhance exercise performance and longevity

A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 18, 2024, entitled "Brown adipose tissue enhances exercise performance and healthful longevity."

8 Jan 2025

Elderberry juice improves metabolic health and weight management

Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.

8 Jan 2025

AI analysis reveals optimal follicle sizes for IVF success

During IVF treatment, doctors use ultrasound scans to monitor the size of follicles - small sacs in the ovaries containing eggs - to decide when to give a hormone injection known as the 'trigger' to prepare the eggs for collection and ensure that they are ready to be fertilised with sperm to create embryos.

8 Jan 2025

Bioactive compounds in coffee and tobacco may combat Parkinson’s disease

Tobacco and coffee contain bioactive compounds that may reduce Parkinson's disease risk by targeting key pathways such as MAO B inhibition, α-synuclein aggregation, and neuroinflammation.

7 Jan 2025

Nuclear lipid droplets could play a key role in aging and disease

A new research perspective was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 22 on December 9, 2024, entitled "Nuclear lipid droplets: a novel regulator of nuclear homeostasis and aging."

7 Jan 2025

Newly identified genes may hold the key to understanding brain's response to PFAS

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain.

6 Jan 2025

DASH Diet earns top spots in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, Diet, developed in part by Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists, has been recognized as the second-best diet overall and the best heart-healthy diet in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Diets Rankings.

6 Jan 2025

Diet plays key role in shaping gut microbiome and health

A varied diet rich in vegetables is known to be healthy for one's well-being. Excessive consumption of meat, especially red meat, can lead to chronic and cardiovascular diseases.

6 Jan 2025

ING5 regulates metabolic reprogramming in lung cancer cells

Lung cancer, notorious for its high mortality rates, is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with metastasis being the primary contributor to poor patient outcomes.

6 Jan 2025

Bacteria in Lake Mendota evolve in cycles following seasonal shifts

Like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day," bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they can't seem to shake. Except in this case, it's more like Groundhog Year.

3 Jan 2025

Insilico Medicine nominates ISM1745 as preclinical candidate for MTAP-deleted cancers

Insilico Medicine ('Insilico'), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery and development company, today announced the nomination of ISM1745, a potentially best-in-class MTA cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor with AI-powered novel scaffold, as preclinical candidate (PCC) for the treatment of MTAP-deleted cancers.

2 Jan 2025