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New smell technology may open doors for medical diagnostics

Although smell has historically played an important role in the fight against diseases such as the plague and tuberculosis, the human nose is generally not sensitive enough to be used as a reliable diagnostic tool.

21 Oct 2024

Study reveals mechanism behind fear memory processing

An innovative study, to be published in Nature Communications on October 21, 2024, reveals the mechanism behind two seemingly contradictory effects of fear memories: the inability to forget yet the difficulty to recall.

21 Oct 2024

Mental health problems lead to greater productivity loss than other chronic conditions

Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent joint study by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela), and Monash University in Australia.

21 Oct 2024

EURESTOP network aims to tackle antibiotic resistance crisis

There is compelling evidence that bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi are developing resistance to antimicrobials. As a result, infections in humans, animals, and plants are becoming increasingly difficult, and in some cases impossible, to treat.

21 Oct 2024

Long-term antiviral treatment may protect vision from shingles

Taking an antiviral medication for a year may prevent vision damage associated with shingles that affects the eye, according to new research led by faculty from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

21 Oct 2024

Genetic variant identified as potential predictor for severe ulcerative colitis

The HLA-DRB1*01:03 genetic variant is associated with severe ulcerative colitis, significantly raising the risk of major surgeries and hospitalizations.

21 Oct 2024

Online food shopping: Are you getting the information you need?

A study highlights the inadequate provision of nutrition labels on US online grocery sites, calling for enhanced regulatory measures for public health.

21 Oct 2024

Unraveling the mechanisms of B-cell maturation in blood cancer

Over four hundred people, 80% of them being children under 14 years old, will be diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (B-ALL) next year in Spain, according to the latest projections from the Spanish network of cancer registries (REDECAN).

21 Oct 2024

New guidelines focus on preventing first strokes through healthy living

Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and being physically active, along with routine health screenings and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke with medication, can help prevent individuals from having a first stroke.

21 Oct 2024

Research sheds new light on the behavior of KRAS gene in pancreatic and colorectal cancer

Recent research from the University of Helsinki sheds new light on the behavior of the KRAS gene in two of the deadliest cancers—pancreatic and colorectal cancer.

21 Oct 2024

Poll reveals rising popularity of protein supplements among teens

Protein bars, shakes and powders are increasingly popular among adults – but many teens may be jumping on the bandwagon too.

21 Oct 2024

Researchers identify genetic links to brain volume and disorders

In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor skills, addictive behaviors and more.

21 Oct 2024

Higher diet quality associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer grade reclassification

A study in JAMA Oncology links dietary quality to prostate cancer grade reclassification risk, suggesting healthier diets may reduce progression in early cases.

21 Oct 2024

Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function in breast cancer patients

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think - commonly referred to as "chemo-brain" or "brain fog" - both short- and long-term.

21 Oct 2024

Polyploidy can be a double-edged sword in cancer

Polyploidy is a state where a cell contains more copies of the genetic material than the usual "diploid" cell, which contains two copies.

21 Oct 2024

Study reveals racial bias in postsurgical analgesia

While recovering from major surgery, Black patients may be less likely to receive certain multimodal analgesia options and more likely to receive oral opioids than white patients, according to research being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

21 Oct 2024