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RCSI study finds immune cell ‘memories’ can increase the risk for blood clots long after inflammation

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that white blood cells which ‘remember’ past inflammation events are quick to overreact, raising the risk of blood clots.

10 Mar 2025

New insights into dental problems in hypophosphatasia patients

Hypophosphatasia is a relatively common skeletal disease that primarily affects bone and tooth strength. In the third national dental survey of hypophosphatasia in Japan, recently published in Scientific Reports, researchers analyzed the dental issues faced by Japanese patients in their largest survey to date.

10 Mar 2025

MRNA vaccines, once a Trump boast, now face attacks from some in GOP

Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned to a cutting-edge technology that enabled the rapid development of lifesaving covid shots.

10 Mar 2025

Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach

Green lights flickered on the wireless router in Barbara Williams' kitchen. Just one bar lit up — a weak signal connecting her to the world beyond her home in the Alabama Black Belt.

10 Mar 2025

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats.

10 Mar 2025

Low semen quality linked to shorter lifespan

Researchers determine how low semen quality may impact mortality risk.

10 Mar 2025

Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains

New research in The New England Journal of Medicine reviews current knowledge on micronutrient requirements, deficiencies, and interventions. It highlights the need for targeted supplementation and calls for advanced research to better diagnose and treat hidden deficiencies.

9 Mar 2025

How to pick healthier gluten-free bread

Gluten-free (GF) breads and flours often contain less natural fiber and more fat than gluten-containing counterparts, with added psyllium or gums boosting fiber at the cost of higher saturated fats. Researchers urge better formulation to match GF diets’ nutritional quality to traditional options.

9 Mar 2025

GLP-1 drugs may cut risk of leukemia and lymphoma in type 2 diabetes patients

Researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) significantly reduce the risk of several blood cancers in type 2 diabetes patients, especially compared to insulin. The study also highlights GLP-1RAs’ potential as a cancer-protective treatment, independent of glucose control.

9 Mar 2025

Can microbiome discoveries finally become treatments? Scientists show the way

Researchers propose a novel iterative strategy combining big data and experimental models to move microbiome research from theory to clinical applications. The study highlights the need to bridge the gap between correlation and causation to develop effective microbiome-based therapies.

9 Mar 2025

Fluoride's safety under scrutiny as study finds prenatal exposure may impair cognition

Exposure to fluoride during pregnancy and childhood may negatively impact children's cognitive abilities. Even low fluoride levels below international standards are associated with lower perceptual and verbal reasoning scores.

9 Mar 2025

Long-term NSAID use may lower dementia risk

Long-term NSAID use reduces dementia risk, particularly in those without the APOE-ε4 gene, highlighting the importance of sustained anti-inflammatory treatment over dosage levels.

9 Mar 2025

Are big retail chains driving global obesity? Study confirms alarming link

Global rise of large food chains linked to obesity epidemic; unhealthy food sales spike dramatically over last decade.

9 Mar 2025

These simple diet tweaks could slash microplastics in your body

Researchers identify dietary and lifestyle-based strategies that may reduce human exposure to microplastics and nanoplastics.

9 Mar 2025

WHO study sheds light on global maternal mortality crisis

Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

9 Mar 2025

Understanding the role of LSD1 in cellular processes and disease

A new review highlights the pivotal role of LSD1 (lysine-specific demethylase 1) in regulating critical cellular processes and its implications for human diseases.

8 Mar 2025

Unraveling the genetic differences between LUAD and LUSC in lung cancer

Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality, with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) representing the most prevalent subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

8 Mar 2025

Scientists observe how neurons in the human brain store memories independent of context

A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, group leader of the Neural Mechanisms of Perception and Memory Research Group at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, has allowed scientists to observe for the first time how neurons in the human brain store memories independent of context in which they are acquired.

8 Mar 2025

Circular RNA plays key role in cancer biology and therapy

A new review article highlights the transformative role of circular RNA (circRNA) in cancer, revealing its potential as both a key player in tumor biology and a promising avenue for future therapies.

8 Mar 2025