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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

Fentanyl poisonings among children in the U.S. increase sharply over eight years

Incidents of children in the U.S. being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl "increased and became more severe", a new study reveals.

8 Mar 2025

Vanderbilt researchers aim to use AI to develop antibody therapies for any target

An ambitious project led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators aims to use artificial intelligence technologies to generate antibody therapies against any antigen target of interest.

8 Mar 2025

Vanderbilt Lung Transplant achieves record-breaking 99 procedures in 2024

Surgeons and teams with Vanderbilt Lung Transplant performed 99 lung transplants in 2024, the most ever in one year. Two of the procedures involved combined organ transplants.

8 Mar 2025

Mice demonstrate first responder-like behavior toward injured companions

Humans may not be the only ones who aid their friends when they're hurt. Mice may do it, too, as shown by a new research study led by scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC published recently in Science.

8 Mar 2025

Study reveals growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S.

A study published March 6 in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S., showing that wealth and education play a significant role in heart disease risk.

8 Mar 2025

Research links kidney dysfunction to muscle weakness in myotonic dystrophy type 1

Thurman M. Wheeler, MD, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Nature Communications, "Analysis of human urinary extracellular vesicles reveals disordered renal metabolism in myotonic dystrophy type 1."

8 Mar 2025

Study assesses two ways to test patients' hereditary cancer risks

Up to 10% of cancers are caused by genes that can be easily detected by commercially available tests. These include such common cancers as cancer of the breast, ovary, colon, stomach, uterus and pancreas.

8 Mar 2025

WHO and KSRelief commit to expanded health initiatives at Riyadh Forum

The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum on 24-25 February 2025 brought together global partners from the humanitarian sector to discuss urgent health and humanitarian issues.

8 Mar 2025

WHO-Switzerland cooperation strategy renewed for 2024 to 2028

WHO and Switzerland have announced the renewal of their cooperation strategy for the period 2024-2028.

8 Mar 2025

Ubiquitination plays a key role in cancer stem cell function and treatment resistance

This review highlights the critical role of ubiquitination in governing the functionality of cancer stem cells (CSCs), shedding light on potential therapeutic targets for combating tumor progression, recurrence, and drug resistance.

8 Mar 2025

EZH2 inhibition offers hope for fighting treatment-resistant cancers

The critical role of EZH2, an essential epigenetic regulator, in cancer progression and treatment is underscored in this new review article published in Genes & Diseases.

8 Mar 2025

Study links ITSN1 gene variants to increased Parkinson's disease risk

A new study published in Cell Reports reveals a breakthrough discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative condition that affects nearly 2% of adults older than 65 years.

7 Mar 2025

Evaluating the combined effect of electroacupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine on gut microbiota in ALS patients

Recent studies have highlighted a link between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and gut microbiota. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine on gut microbiota and metabolomics in ALS patients.

7 Mar 2025

GIFs can improve the sleep of professional female footballers

A recent study led by the University of Kent's School of Natural Sciences has found that short animations known as GIFs (Graphic Interchange Format) can improve the sleep of professional female footballers.

7 Mar 2025