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Linking stress and inflammation to societal dysfunction

From anxiety about the state of the world to ongoing waves of Covid-19, the stresses we face can seem relentless and even overwhelming.

12 Mar 2024

T1-spanin breakthrough offers new hope against antibiotic resistance

Given the worldwide prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, the research fraternity is on the lookout for alternative bactericidal treatment approaches.

12 Mar 2024

MIT researchers develop new method to quickly screen cancer-associated genetic mutations

Tumors can carry mutations in hundreds of different genes, and each of those genes may be mutated in different ways - some mutations simply replace one DNA nucleotide with another, while others insert or delete larger sections of DNA.

12 Mar 2024

Discovery of new organelle could improve the understanding of chronic liver diseases

Scientists have identified a new organelle in liver cells called the mitochondria-lysosome-related organelle (MLRO).

12 Mar 2024

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

A first-of-its-kind study suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."

12 Mar 2024

Mount Sinai's new department will connect medical care with public health

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, fulfilling its commitment to connecting medical care with public health, today established a new Department of Public Health under the visionary leadership of Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, the Horace W. Goldsmith Professor in Children's Health Research at Icahn Mount Sinai.

12 Mar 2024

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

More than 20 million Americans undergo colonoscopy screenings every year, and in many of those cases, doctors end up removing polyps that are 2 cm or larger and require additional care.

12 Mar 2024

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis than men, according to a new study published today in JACC: Asia.

12 Mar 2024

For infants born extremely preterm, redirection of care discussions occurred less often for Black and Hispanic infants

Whether the level of care they receive depends on the social status of the mother is a question recently explored in a study that appeared online in JAMA Pediatrics.

12 Mar 2024

Research uncovers mechanical explanation for instability in the lungs of ARDS patients

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly in the aftermath of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.

12 Mar 2024

Increased stiffness in aging skin may contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer

Age-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer in older people, according to research by investigators from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

12 Mar 2024

Maternal obesity linked to liver cancer risk in offspring

Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major public health concern.

12 Mar 2024

Combined prevalence of underweight and obesity has increased in most countries since 1990, study reports

A new study in The Lancet looks at their worldwide impact on the prevalence of obesity and underweight from 1999 to 2022.

12 Mar 2024

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

The potential of nano-formulations to boost the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin.

12 Mar 2024

Piezo Components for Microfluidics in Medical Technology: White Paper Provides Exciting Insights

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Infant feeding practices, health and quality of life outcomes during the 2022 infant formula shortage

A recent study published in Nutrients examined infant formula use, difficulties, support resources, and potentially beneficial measures for the future in a sample of US parents.

12 Mar 2024

Groundbreaking study unveils sex-specific genetic influences on blood pressure

Genetic heterogeneity of blood pressure (BP) effects between sexes.

12 Mar 2024

Spicing up health: How culinary herbs and spices may boost gut health through polyphenols

How regular polyphenol intake from diet affects gut microbiota composition in healthy adults.

12 Mar 2024

California voters are skeptical that more money is the answer to homelessness

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's expensive ballot-box attempt to tackle the mental health and addiction crisis on the state's streets is leading by a razor-thin margin, a week after the March 5 election.

12 Mar 2024

A new $16,000 postpartum depression drug is here. How will insurers handle it?

A much-awaited treatment for postpartum depression, zuranolone, hit the market in December, promising an accessible and fast-acting medication for a debilitating illness.

12 Mar 2024

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Linking stress and inflammation to societal dysfunction

T1-spanin breakthrough offers new hope against antibiotic resistance

MIT researchers develop new method to quickly screen cancer-associated genetic mutations

Discovery of new organelle could improve the understanding of chronic liver diseases

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

Mount Sinai's new department will connect medical care with public health

New sprayable gel promises safer endoscopic surgeries

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

For infants born extremely preterm, redirection of care discussions occurred less often for Black and Hispanic infants

Research uncovers mechanical explanation for instability in the lungs of ARDS patients

Increased stiffness in aging skin may contribute to higher rates of metastatic skin cancer

Maternal obesity linked to liver cancer risk in offspring

Combined prevalence of underweight and obesity has increased in most countries since 1990, study reports

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

Piezo Components for Microfluidics in Medical Technology: White Paper Provides Exciting Insights

Infant feeding practices, health and quality of life outcomes during the 2022 infant formula shortage

Groundbreaking study unveils sex-specific genetic influences on blood pressure

Spicing up health: How culinary herbs and spices may boost gut health through polyphenols

California voters are skeptical that more money is the answer to homelessness

A new $16,000 postpartum depression drug is here. How will insurers handle it?

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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