Health
Novel study reveals the accumulation mechanisms of purine alkaloids and catechins in theobromine-rich tea
Camellia ptilophylla, a low-caffeine or decaffeinated tea, is increasingly being recognized for its potential health benefits. However, there is intraspecific...
Genetic evidence shows that smoking can cause us to age faster
Milan, Italy: A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the...
Doctoral student’s “fear of positivity” research could assist with effective depression treatments
STARKVILLE, Miss.—How can positive experiences seem like the opposite for some?Credit: Photo by Grace Cockrell STARKVILLE, Miss.—How can positive experiences...
You can leave your gloves on: Rice-developed material burns viruses, safe for skin
HOUSTON – (Sept. 11, 2023) A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying...
LSU Health New Orleans researchers discover a key failure in amd that may lead to progression and vision loss
New Orleans, LA – Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair...
Adult food literacy program increases nutrition habits over time
Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its...
NIH study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior
NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related Stress in Child BehaviorCredit: ECHO NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related...
American Heart Association recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) — The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her...
Invasive red fire ants confirmed in Europe for the first time
One of the most invasive species in the world is Solenopsis invicta, a red fire ant species with a painful...
Study finds probation associated with poorer health for Black Americans
“Mistrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful,” warned Friedrich Nietzsche more than a century ago. Credit: University Relations...
Large-scale investigation supports modified classification system for pulmonary adenocarcinomas
(Singapore – 10:05 a.m. SGT--September 11, 2023) – A modified adenocarcinoma classification approach significantly enhances reproducibility and may be an...
City living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children
Milan, Italy: Young children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up...
Benmelstobart plus anlotinib and chemotherapy shows benefit for patients with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer
- The combination of benmelstobart, anlotinib, and chemotherapy demonstrated significant benefits compared to placebo and chemotherapy in terms of median...
A precision-health approach to bipolar disorder
The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “A Precision-Health Approach to Bipolar Disorder” on Tuesday,...
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics researchers awarded $3.4M NIH grant to understand link between chronic health conditions and Alzheimer’s disease
A three-year, $3.4 million grant to investigate how Alzheimer’s disease is connected to multiple chronic diseases has been awarded to UTHealth...
World-renowned scientist and researcher Yaron Tomer, MD, named the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at Einstein
September 8, 2023—(BRONX, NY)—Yaron Tomer, MD, has been named the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean at the Albert Einstein...
Drug approvals in clinical trials were correlated with the cells/humans discrepancy in gene perturbation effects
Developing new drugs is paramount in discovering innovative treatments and preventing diseases. This is vital not only for advancing medicine...
Mums exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, but living in a greener area may mitigate the risks
Milan, Italy: Women exposed to air pollution give birth to smaller babies, according to research that will be presented at...
Stevens INI receives new funding to study small vessel disease in Asian Americans
Asian Americans are among the fastest growing populations in the U.S. but are significantly underrepresented in Alzheimer’s disease and related...
New stroke treatment in development at UTHSC
A study at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to develop a new way to treat ischemic stroke,...