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TTUHSC researchers seek to understand TBX2's role in bone metastasis of prostate cancer

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 313,780 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2025, resulting in approximately 35,770 deaths.

12 Jun 2025

Unpredictable caregiving rewires the brain’s threat response

Research shows unpredictable caregiving alters brain responses to threats, highlighting the need for stable environments in childhood for healthy development.

12 Jun 2025

Cholesterol shields cancer cells from heat treatment in hyperthermia therapy

Hyperthermia, a cancer treatment using controlled heat to kill tumor cells, shows promise but faces limitations due to some tumor cells' unexpected heat resistance.

12 Jun 2025

Gut microbes offer clues for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a severe illness and major challenge in cancer medicine since it is difficult to diagnose, while potential therapies are scarce.

12 Jun 2025

Lower oral microbiome diversity linked to higher depression symptoms

A rich and varied mix of microbes in the mouth, particularly bacteria, is not only important for our oral health, but may hold clues for other conditions.

12 Jun 2025

Bedfont® Scientific Limited kicks-off in charity football match supporting local food education charity, Communigrow

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, a local MedTech company with over 48 years of knowledge and expertise in designing and manufacturing medical breath analysis devices, is proud to participate in a charity football match on Saturday, 14th June, to raise funds for Communigrow, a sustainable food education charity based in East Malling.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 12 Jun 2025

Telehealth does not increase risk of substance use disorder in ADHD patients

Telehealth can make health care easier to access for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who need treatment, but experts worry about an increased risk of substance use disorder for patients being prescribed controlled medications such as stimulants for ADHD during these appointments.

12 Jun 2025

Green light activates modified penicillin to target bacterial infections

To treat bacterial infections, medical professionals prescribe antibiotics. But not all active medicine gets used up by the body.

12 Jun 2025

Maternal diet during pregnancy shapes decision-making in preteens

The study highlights the impact of maternal diet on child neurodevelopment, linking nut consumption to better decision-making and fish to impulsivity.

12 Jun 2025

Peripheral arterial disease leads to more leg amputations in deprived communities

Leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

12 Jun 2025

Exercise targets specific brain cells to protect against Alzheimer’s

Using advanced single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) and a widely used preclinical model for Alzheimer's disease, researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborators at SUNY Upstate Medical University have identified specific brain cell types that responded most to exercise.

12 Jun 2025

Global differences shape how doctors approach ALS ventilation decisions

A new study reveals striking international differences in how doctors approach the sensitive issue of tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV) for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

12 Jun 2025

How Fluidics is Powering Modern Healthcare and Medical Device Innovation

The future of fluidics in healthcare: Blake Webb shares trends in automation and microfluidics that are reshaping medical diagnostics and laboratory processes.

From Fluid Metering, Inc. 12 Jun 2025

Nanoplastics reshape gut microbiome, weakening gut defenses

Polystyrene nanoplastics impact gut health by modifying microbiota interactions via extracellular vesicles, raising concerns about environmental nanoplastics.

12 Jun 2025

Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

Discover how 3D biology, automation, and AI are revolutionizing drug discovery, improving predictive accuracy, and accelerating research.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 12 Jun 2025

New large-scale study maps early triggers of Alzheimer’s protein aggregation

A new large-scale study has mapped the first molecular events that drive the formation of harmful amyloid protein aggregates found in Alzheimer's disease, pointing towards a new potential therapeutic target.

12 Jun 2025

Telehealth-based care program boosts function and mood in seniors with cancer

New research in the June 2025 issue of JNCCN-Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network found that older people with cancer had better daily functioning, improved mood, stronger illness understanding, and a higher quality of life if they participated in a telehealth-based care program called Geriatric Assessment-Guided Intervention-Supportive Care (GAIN-S).

12 Jun 2025

MIT study reveals flexible thinking behind everyday decisions

The human brain is very good at solving complicated problems. One reason for that is that humans can break problems apart into manageable subtasks that are easy to solve one at a time.

12 Jun 2025

Non-prescribed ketamine use rises sharply across the UK

The rise in non-prescribed ketamine use across the UK in recent years is a cause for concern, say doctors in The BMJ today.

12 Jun 2025

VR training tool helps clinicians improve infection control practices

Infection control researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a virtual reality (VR) tool to train clinicians on core concepts in infection control, including cleaning and disinfecting portable medical equipment, to prevent the spread of infections throughout healthcare facilities.

12 Jun 2025