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Digital fall prevention program improves posture and balance in older adults

Researchers at University of California San Diego have revealed promising results from a study evaluating the university's "Strong Foundations" program, a digitally delivered fall prevention initiative for older adults.

26 Feb 2025

Breast-conserving therapy linked to better sexual well-being compared to mastectomy

For women with breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with improved sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

26 Feb 2025

Corticosteroid use linked to higher risk of lupus pericarditis recurrence

A new study of more than 2,900 patients provides evidence that it's likely best to use as little corticosteroid medicine as possible when treating people who have lupus pericarditis, a common heart complication of the autoimmune disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

26 Feb 2025

Greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in seniors

A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising new concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the molecular level.

26 Feb 2025

UCLA scientists discover new approach for treating glioblastoma

UCLA scientists have identified a potential new strategy for treating glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, by reprogramming aggressive cancer cells into harmless ones.

26 Feb 2025

Drug may offer new hope for preventing migraines in kids and teens

For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study released today, February 26, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

26 Feb 2025

New study identifies effective blood tests for ALS diagnosis and monitoring

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, can sometimes be difficult to diagnose or to predict how quickly the disease is likely to progress. A new study helps determine which blood tests are best at identifying and monitoring ALS.

26 Feb 2025

Research shows exercise can delay Alzheimer’s, but there’s a catch

Regular physical activity slows the accumulation of p-tau181, a key Alzheimer’s biomarker, but its cognitive benefits diminish when tau levels are high.

26 Feb 2025

Can you trust TikTok for nutrition advice? Study exposes #WhatIEatinaDay

TikTok prioritizes engagement over accuracy, exposing young users to misleading nutrition content. Researchers urge stricter content moderation to curb misinformation.

26 Feb 2025

PFAS exposure via drinking water contamination may play a role in childhood cancer risk

A study led by the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health at the University of California, Irvine has revealed possible links between exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water and an increased risk of certain childhood cancers.

26 Feb 2025

Starch might impact your oral health—depending on your DNA

Cornell researchers found that genetic variation in AMY1, a starch-digesting gene, alters oral bacteria composition, influencing potential dental health risks.

26 Feb 2025

Pilot study explores potential of senolytics in Alzheimer's prevention

A new pilot study known as STAMINA (Senolytics To Alleviate Mobility Issues and Neurological Impairments in Aging), that focused on the effects of senolytic medications, Dasatinib and Quercetin (DQ), which remove old (senescent) cells from the body, suggests that intermittent treatment may hold promise for improving cognitive function in older adults at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

26 Feb 2025

New study uncovers how the brain creates spatial maps

The brain creates internal 'maps' to help us navigate and learn from our surroundings, but how these maps form remains a challenge to understand.

26 Feb 2025

Anti-swelling drug may weaken immune system in brain cancer patients

Swelling caused by brain cancer is a serious problem that can lead to serious side effects and even death. While controlling swelling is important, a new study shows that a commonly prescribed anti-swelling drug suppresses the immune system for weeks after dosage, inhibiting the body's ability to fight the cancer.

26 Feb 2025

Air sampling detects 70–90% of poultry viruses and reveals 50 more hidden threats

Researchers found that environmental sampling in live-bird markets detects 70–90% of poultry viruses, often outperforming traditional swab methods, and identified 50 additional viruses, some from non-avian sources.

26 Feb 2025

Researchers aim to detect esophageal precancer with state-of-the-art medical technologies

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and University Hospitals (UH) will use state-of-the-art medical technologies they invented-and licensed to Lucid Diagnostics Inc.-to detect esophageal precancer, specifically Barrett's Esophagus (BE).

26 Feb 2025

Retinal changes may serve as early indicator for Alzheimer's disease

A team of scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer's disease.

26 Feb 2025

Rare gene variants linked to Type 2 diabetes discovered in Asian Indian families

A new study published in Communications Medicine, a Nature publication, details the discovery of rare gene variants that increase the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in multiple generations of Asian Indian people.

26 Feb 2025

Scientists pioneer fecal transplant capsules to enhance pancreatic cancer treatment

Scientists at Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) of St. Joseph's Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) are the first in the world to study fecal transplants using capsules containing microbes from the gut of healthy volunteers to improve the response of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer to chemotherapy.

26 Feb 2025

New AI tool enhances discovery of genes involved in neurodevelopmental conditions

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that accelerates the identification of genes that contribute to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy and developmental delay.

26 Feb 2025