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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

High aircraft noise increases risk of heart problems and stroke

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart rhythms and strokes, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

8 Jan 2025

Extreme weather impacts HIV prevention and treatment access

New challenges in HIV prevention and care are emerging due to climate change, according to a review published earlier this month in Current Opinions in Infectious Disease.

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

UCD researchers discover gene mutation linked to vision problems in zebrafish

Researchers in University College Dublin (UCD) have discovered that a mutation in a gene called emc1 causes major vision problems in zebrafish.

8 Jan 2025

UiA leads project to integrate robots into healthcare services

Out of a total of 113 applications to the Research Council of Norway, the project "Service robots as work support in municipal health and care services" (SAKO) was one of only ten projects to receive funding in December.

8 Jan 2025

University of Exeter launches new round of funding for fungal AMR solutions

A University of Exeter funding scheme designed to combat the global challenge of fungal antimicrobial resistance (fAMR) has announced a new call for applications.

8 Jan 2025

AI technology supports global efforts against antimicrobial resistance

AMR is when microorganisms that cause infections, such as bacteria and viruses, change over time and no longer respond to antibiotic medicines.

8 Jan 2025

Age-related decline in cardiac conduction system regeneration increases arrhythmia risk after heart attack

Study uncovers the impact of myocardial infarction on the cardiac conduction system, revealing insights into arrhythmogenesis and potential therapeutic targets.

8 Jan 2025

High job strain linked to increased sleep disturbances in middle-aged workers

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, middle aged workers in the U.S. who reported high job strain at the start of the study experienced significantly more sleep disturbances over an average follow-up of nine years.

8 Jan 2025

Trametinib shows promise in treating severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in children

Trametinib, a mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) inhibitor, reduces mortality and morbidity in children with severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) caused by pathogenic variants in the RAS/MAPK pathway, according to a study published today in JACC: Basic to Translational Science.

8 Jan 2025

Single-dose malaria vaccine offers unprecedented 90% protection

Results from the malaria vaccine trial indicate that GA2 immunization provides significant protection, paving the way for more effective vaccination strategies.

8 Jan 2025

Over half of US college students experience alcohol-related harms

More than half of US college students experienced alcohol-related harms caused by others, according to the first national probability-based survey of such harms conducted in 20 years.

8 Jan 2025

Study links glymphatic system damage to vascular dementia

A new study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has tested a biomarker linked to vascular dementia across four separate groups and proposed an explanation for how cognitive impairment arises.

8 Jan 2025

Medicaid expansion debate will affect other health policy issues before Montana legislature

A last-minute change to a 2019 bill put an end date on Montana's Medicaid expansion program, setting the stage for what is anticipated to be the most significant health care debate of the 2025 Montana Legislature.

8 Jan 2025

Indiana State senator moves to scrap hospital monopoly law he helped create

On the heels of a scuttled hospital merger between rivals in Terre Haute, Indiana, a state senator introduced a bill that would forbid similar mergers in the future.

8 Jan 2025

These veggie-packed brownies might just be the game-changer your diet needs!

Researchers modify a traditional brownie recipe by replacing butter with plant-based ingredients.

8 Jan 2025

Multilingualism boosts executive function and reduces core symptoms in children with autism

A study reveals that multilingual exposure boosts executive function and perspective-taking in children with autism, highlighting its potential benefits.

8 Jan 2025

Extended Paxlovid courses show mixed results for long COVID symptoms

A study indicates that longer Paxlovid treatments could improve long COVID symptoms in some patients, highlighting the need for tailored antiviral strategies.

8 Jan 2025

New research reframes the debate on drug development costs

The typical cost of developing new medications may not be as high as generally believed, with a few ultra-costly medications skewing public discussions about the cost of pharmaceutical research and development, according to a new RAND study.

8 Jan 2025