People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that engaging in vigorous physical activity more than once a week can lower that risk.
Cleveland Clinic researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the genetic factors that shape the Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium's inflorescence, with a particular focus on the cla-miR164-NO APICAL MERISTEM (ClNAM) gene's regulatory functions. This study provides a foundation for advancements in the targeted breeding and genetic enhancement of this species.
Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University obtained vibrational spectra for 15 samples of amber and resins, that imitate amber, from all over the world. The data presented by authors can be used as a kind of standard in order to distinguish false gems and products from real amber. Results of the research are published in magazine Data in Brief.
Little is yet known about the health effects of nanoparticles on pregnancy. An interdisciplinary team led by Empa researchers is currently analyzing the risks for babies in the womb. Using a lab model, the researchers were able to determine that certain nanoparticles impair the release of chemical messengers in the placenta and thus the formation of blood vessels. They published their findings in the journal Advanced Science.
A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide has found that when using cashless methods of payment, individuals tend to spend more when purchasing.
Philanthropists Jim and Eleanor Randall and the Randall Family Foundation have given a transformative $100 million gift to the Cedars-Sinai Department of Surgery to propel innovation in surgical care, training and research.
Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, executive vice president of Medicine and Health Sciences and dean of the Medical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai, has received the Pituitary Society’s top honor for his four decades of pioneering achievements and leadership in the field of endocrinology.
With the announcement of $715 million to drastically overhaul early childhood education and care in South Australia, there is unprecedented demand for teachers who can support the needs of children in childcare, kindergarten, and preschool settings.
Tempo Therapeutics, Inc. ("Tempo"), a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, today announced the addition of Eric I. Richman, MBA to its board of directors.
Breast imaging legislation in Ohio will save thousands of lives.
Hridesh Rajan has been named new dean of Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, effective July 1.President Michael A. Fitts and Provost Robin Forman made the announcement in a message to the Tulane community.
Nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) are channels composed of multiple proteins that ferry molecules in and out of the nucleus, regulating many critical cellular functions, such as gene expression, chromatin organization and RNA processes that influence cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation.
Clinical Trial Finds Oral Medication Significantly Reduced Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin Symptoms A drug approved to treat eczema provided significant improvement in the symptoms of patients with severe itching diseases that currently have no targeted treatments, according to a new study published in JAMA Dermatology.
Lignin is the world’s largest renewable source of aromatic carbon for potential bioproducts manufacture. Scientists have now engineered a bacterium to convert this aromatic carbon into two useful chemical compounds: carotenoids and an acid called PDC. This could help make biorefineries more sustainable and economically viable.
A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a bleeding stroke due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. The study is published in the June 5, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Everybody has them. A Penn State Health expert with nearly 50 years of experience talks about the best way to treat headaches.
Online news consumers tend to click on simpler headlines that use more common words and more readable writing, a new study finds. Researchers evaluated more than 30,000 real-world field experiments from the Washington Post and the online news site Upworthy to see how readers reacted to headlines of varying complexity.
Unique program gives dermatology residents a chance to work internationally
From tossing baseballs to firing up the barbecue grill, many Americans associate the month of June with Father’s Day and celebrating the start of summer with their dads. June is also Men’s Health Month, and Brandon Eddy — a professor and researcher with UNLV’s Couple and Family Therapy Program — says all that quality time doesn’t just strengthen relationships, it’s also great for mental wellness.
Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia.
According to research from Michigan State University, news readers engage more with simple writing, suggesting journalists should write simply — clearly and without ambiguity — to attract attention online.
Press release announcing Ceevra's certification under EU MDR.
A new study co-authored by public policy and political science scholars from the George Washington University, University of California, Riverside, Duke University and Northeastern University found that the crackdown by Twitter/X also significantly reduced the number of misinformation posts by users who stayed on the platform but had been following those who were kicked off.
Glaucoma Research Foundation, the nation’s most experienced nonprofit foundation dedicated solely to curing glaucoma and restoring vision through innovative research, recently elected David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH to its Board of Directors.
Mammalian immunity has been shaped from day one by the most successful human pathogens on the planet. Learning how we've evolved together could help scientists understand immune development, treat autoimmune conditions, and make better vaccines.
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is collaborating with Arctos, a private investment firm, to present the Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index.
UCLA scientists have identified a protein that not only enables blood stem cells to self-renew in a lab dish, but also allows these expanded cells to function effectively after being transplanted into mouse models.
Strong bitterness is the main reason why people all over the world, especially children, avoid taking their medicines, putting their health, and sometimes, their lives at risk. Now, a group of scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center identified the first temporary, universal taste blocker that works in people.
Some children with autism thrive, while others require lifelong care. Now scientists know why — and the reason begins in the womb.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.
The issue discusses population trends in obesity, the role of food insecurity and food-related behavior in obesity, how obesity affects predisposition to diseases and response to therapies, treatment and management options including exercise prescriptions, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in obesity management.
Ten assistant professors at the University of California, Irvine will receive Hellman Fellowships, which are bestowed annually to support research by junior faculty. They join an elite group of 85 UCI Society of Hellman Fellows since 2013, when the Hellman Fellows Fund was established here.
The University of Chicago is among five clinical sites conducting a first-of-its-kind study aimed at uncovering risk factors and targeted interventions to better prevent disease in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The study will examine 10,000 people — with a focus on cardiovascular, lung and mental health, as well as social influences on health.
UWF is launching a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis beginning in Fall 2024, pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The proposed graduate degree will be offered online and housed in the Health Sciences & Administration within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health.
A new study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms that regulate leaf senescence in apple plants, focusing on the crucial role of the E3 ligase enzyme, MdPUB23, and its interaction with the ABI5 protein.
Recent research has uncovered the genetic mechanisms behind sea lavender's (Limonium bicolor) salt tolerance by studying basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors.
Statins and beta blockers are working their way into the aquatic ecosystem, according to West Virginia University researchers who have discovered evidence of the cardiovascular drugs in fish collected from two West Virginia rivers.
Nearly one in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to high-risk use disorder. The findings indicate the need for routine cannabis use screening. Currently few healthcare systems offer this screening in primary care settings.
Rutgers researchers find firearm owners have gaps in their knowledge about proper lock installation on firearms
Almost a century ago, the discovery of antibiotics like penicillin revolutionized medicine by harnessing the natural bacteria-killing abilities of microbes. Today, a new study co-led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that natural-product antibiotic discovery is about to accelerate into a new era, powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Argonne National Laboratory’s Office of Community Engagement has established a Memorandum of Understanding with Chicago’s Green Era Campus to pursue research in sustainability in agriculture, renewable energy generation, and food equity and access.
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