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Exercise offers hope in the Alzheimer's battle

Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research led by scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) and the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) has found. The findings provide new hope in the battle against this devastating disorder.

16 Jan 2025

Air pollution before conception may increase child BMI

In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy predicted higher child body mass index (BMI) and related obesity risk factors up to two years of age.

15 Jan 2025

Review highlights the pathogenesis and clinical spectrum of Nipah virus infection

Nipah virus (NiV), a zoonotic paramyxovirus with significant human health implications, has garnered considerable attention due to its high fatality rates and potential for human-to-human transmission, posing a global public health threat.

15 Jan 2025

The Christie launches unique training program for cancer care doctors

A unique training programme for a new breed of cancer care doctors is underway at The Christie in Manchester, an international center of excellence in cancer care.

15 Jan 2025

Grifols receives grant for early Parkinson's disease biomarker discovery

Grifols, a global healthcare company and leading producer of plasma-derived medicines, today announced it has received a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to identify plasma-based biomarkers that could indicate a person’s likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) many years before clinical diagnosis.

15 Jan 2025

Pheno Therapeutics receives clinical trial authorization for novel multiple sclerosis therapeutic

Pheno Therapeutics Limited., a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of neurological diseases, announced today it has received clinical trial authorization (CTA) from the UK’s MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) for its lead candidate, PTD802.

15 Jan 2025

Panakeia launches AI-driven PANProfiler Colon for rapid cancer profiling

Panakeia (“the Company”), a pioneer in AI-driven multi-omic biomarker profiling, today announces the launch of PANProfiler Colon, an AI-driven software solution for profiling of Microsatellite instability (MSI) and mismatch repair deficiency (dMMR) entirely digitally and directly from Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E)-stained images of colon cancer tissue samples.

15 Jan 2025

Global Commission proposes new framework for obesity diagnosis and treatment

A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by 75 medical organizations around the world, presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity, based on other measures of excess body fat in addition to body mass index (BMI), and objective signs and symptoms of ill health at the individual level.

15 Jan 2025

Nicotine pouch use among soldiers significantly higher than civilians

American soldiers are 10 times more likely to use nicotine pouches that can cause serious health issues than average American adults, according to a survey of military personnel at Fort Liberty, the largest American military base.

15 Jan 2025

McMaster researchers identify key immune cells linked to severe asthma

Researchers at McMaster University have made an important discovery in the field of asthma research, identifying a new population of immune cells that may play a crucial role in the severity of asthma symptoms.

15 Jan 2025

Eating greater quantities of red meat may increase risk of dementia

Red meat consumption is an established risk factor for chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

15 Jan 2025

New target identified for potential colorectal cancer treatment

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that begins in the colon (large intestine) or rectum, which are parts of the digestive system.

15 Jan 2025

Study reveals endometriosis as a major cause of hospitalization in Australia

University of Queensland researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia's healthcare system, finding the disease is a significant cause of hospitalisation.

15 Jan 2025

Dexter software platform reveals connection between early life trauma and immune disorders

University of Birmingham venture Dexter has demonstrated the power of its Dexter software platform in a study showing that people whose childhoods featured abuse, neglect or domestic abuse carry a significantly increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis in later life.

15 Jan 2025

Groundbreaking trial finds levofloxacin effective against multidrug-resistant TB

A clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that the oral antibiotic levofloxacin taken once-daily for six months substantially reduced the risk of developing drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), and almost halved adults' and children's risk of developing multidrug-resistant TB.

15 Jan 2025