Health
Starving cancer cells to enhance DNA damage and immunotherapy response
“Depleting amino acid likely expose the Achilles heel of the cancer and exacerbate DNA repair-targeted and immune-based therapy response.”Credit: 2024...
NIAID discovery leads to novel probiotic for eczema
WHAT: NIAID research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic. The probiotic is based on...
NIH statement on preliminary efficacy results of twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention in cisgender women
The injectable antiretroviral drug lenacapavir was safe and 100% effective as long-acting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among cisgender women in...
Every walk you take: Promoting active and healthy ageing of citizens
Promoting active and healthy ageing of citizens through a new mobile application that shows walking routes through green areas in...
Navigating the fine line between performance and safety in sports: Insights from landing mechanics research
The recent study by Datao Xu and his team at Ningbo University has unveiled important strategies that can be applied...
Innovative electrospinning techniques revolutionize precise medicine through advanced medical devices
In a groundbreaking advancement that could reshape the landscape of precise medicine, researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology and...
Balancing act: Novel wearable sensors and AI transform balance assessment
Balance can be impacted by various factors, including diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, acute and chronic injuries to the nervous...
“A hearty debate” concludes plant-based meat alternatives are healthier for your heart than meat
Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles...
For many urban residents, it’s even hotter than their weather app says
DURHAM, N.C. -- There’s a strong chance that last week’s scorching temperatures were even hotter than reported for those living...
Bladder buzz: technologies to improve bladder surgery and monitoring
A functional, healthy bladder is something that many of us take for granted. Yet millions of Americans deal with bladder...
Associations of childhood, adolescence, and midlife cognitive function with DNA methylation age acceleration in midlife
“ our study brings attention to the potential influence of adolescent crystalized intelligence on age-related DNAm at older age.”Credit: 2024...
Large integrative medicine center implements processes to measure and understand clinical effectiveness
CLEVELAND - Led by a team of researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, a new study finds that collecting...
A model of Collaborative Ethics to guide translational research from fundamental discoveries to real-world applications
By Benjamin BoettnerCredit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — In sciences, disruptive research that is breaking...
Study challenges ED protocols for geriatric head injuries and blood thinners
Falls are the most common cause of injury among adults 65 and older in the United States. According to the...
Gene variant may underlie diabetes disparities: study
A genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including...
Dietary fibers make our gut bacteria behave healthy
We get healthy dietary fibres from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why are the fibres so good for...
Australia’s giant lizards help save sheep from being eaten alive
Giant lizards called heath goannas could save Australian sheep farmers millions of dollars a year by keeping blowfly numbers down...
Beyond work: Employment affects identity in late 20-somethings
Osaka, Japan — For people in their late 20s, “Your job doesn’t define you” is likely an unconvincing cliché.Credit: Osaka...
Robots help put brakes on inflammatory diseases
Fully automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, are poised to improve the lives of millions of people living with...
European countries differ in their drinking styles – what is yours?
A new study of drinking patterns across Europe from 2000 to 2019 shows that drinking occurs in stable, beverage-specific clusters...