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Novel treatment approach shows promise for advanced HPV-negative head and neck cancer

Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated the potential of a novel treatment approach including immunotherapy to treat advanced human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

7 Mar 2025

Research poses a new explanation for how cancer-fighting drugs attack and destroy tumor cells

Research by UMass Chan Medical School scientists Sharon Cantor, PhD, and Jenna M. Whalen, PhD, poses a new explanation for how cancer-fighting drugs attack and destroy BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor cells.

7 Mar 2025

High-fat diet could cause memory problems in older adults after just a few days

Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests.

6 Mar 2025

Customized mobile app intervention benefits older adults experiencing mild cognitive decline

A growing body of research indicates that older adults in assisted living facilities can delay or even prevent cognitive decline through interventions that combine multiple activities, such as improving diet, solving puzzles and increasing social interactions.

6 Mar 2025

New brain mapping technique identifies cells vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington and the University of California–San Francisco have used a new brain-mapping technique to identify memory-related brain cells vulnerable to protein buildup, a key factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease, an incurable, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.

6 Mar 2025

Partial gland cryoablation offers long-term success for prostate cancer patients

A five-year study on men that had just the cancerous portion of their prostate glands destroyed shows that the procedure averted cancer recurrence in most patients while preserving urinary and sexual function.

6 Mar 2025

Research reveals genetic connection between obesity in dogs and humans

Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans.

6 Mar 2025

Study finds link between pregnancy mineral levels and lower blood pressure in midlife

Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure in middle age, about 20 years later, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

6 Mar 2025

Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American populations show varying heart disease risk factors

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experienced differences in both cardiovascular disease predicted risk and risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

6 Mar 2025

Asah1 gene plays key role in preventing progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) into more severe forms of liver disease by regulating hepatic lipid homeostasis and cellular maintenance processes.

6 Mar 2025

New research links early-life microbes to long-term metabolic health

The microbiome shapes development of insulin-producing cells in infancy, leading to long-term changes in metabolism and diabetes risk, new research in mice has found.

6 Mar 2025

Long-acting HIV injections show success in patients with struggles to take daily pills

UCSF researchers are the first to demonstrate that the approach works for the patients who need it the most.

6 Mar 2025

New biorobotic arm could lead to wearable device for tremor patients

It is estimated that around 80 million people worldwide live with a tremor. For example, those who live with Parkinson's disease.

6 Mar 2025

Phase 1 trial examines safety and feasibility of stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial at Mass General Brigham is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem cells are reprogrammed to replace dopamine cells in the brain damaged by the disease.

6 Mar 2025

Lack of sleep and insomnia may raise teenagers’ risk for hypertension

Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2025.

6 Mar 2025

New clinical trial aims to optimize pain management and reduce opioid use after mastectomy

A multidisciplinary team of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers is leading a new clinical trial aimed to optimize pain management and reduce the need for opioids after mastectomy procedures.

6 Mar 2025

WHO names Delft University of Technology as collaborating center for AI in health governance

The World Health Organization (WHO) today designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands as a WHO Collaborating Centre on artificial intelligence (AI) for health governance.

6 Mar 2025

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The state of federal health agencies is uncertain

Can the Trump administration refuse to spend money appropriated through Congress by firing federal workers and canceling existing contracts? And if the courts say it cannot, will the administration obey those directives? That key confrontation crept closer this week as the Supreme Court weighed in, suggesting the federal government could not refuse to pay for services already provided.

6 Mar 2025

Vaping might cut cigarettes, but won't help smokers quit nicotine for good

A large US study finds daily vaping doesn't boost long-term smoking cessation, and non-daily vaping actively reduces quit rates. E-cigarettes may prolong nicotine dependence rather than aiding smokers to quit.

6 Mar 2025

Global study finds fruit and vegetable consumption cuts disease risk—why aren't we eating enough?

Scientists confirm fruits and vegetables reduce diabetes, heart disease risk, but highlight urgent need for clarity on cancer protection mechanisms. Sustainable water practices and targeted policy actions are crucial for wider adoption.

6 Mar 2025

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Novel treatment approach shows promise for advanced HPV-negative head and neck cancer

Research poses a new explanation for how cancer-fighting drugs attack and destroy tumor cells

High-fat diet could cause memory problems in older adults after just a few days

Customized mobile app intervention benefits older adults experiencing mild cognitive decline

New brain mapping technique identifies cells vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease

Partial gland cryoablation offers long-term success for prostate cancer patients

Research reveals genetic connection between obesity in dogs and humans

Study finds link between pregnancy mineral levels and lower blood pressure in midlife

Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian and Asian American populations show varying heart disease risk factors

Asah1 gene plays key role in preventing progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

New research links early-life microbes to long-term metabolic health

Long-acting HIV injections show success in patients with struggles to take daily pills

New biorobotic arm could lead to wearable device for tremor patients

Phase 1 trial examines safety and feasibility of stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

Lack of sleep and insomnia may raise teenagers’ risk for hypertension

New clinical trial aims to optimize pain management and reduce opioid use after mastectomy

WHO names Delft University of Technology as collaborating center for AI in health governance

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The state of federal health agencies is uncertain

Vaping might cut cigarettes, but won't help smokers quit nicotine for good

Global study finds fruit and vegetable consumption cuts disease risk—why aren't we eating enough?

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