Difficulty falling asleep or feeling excessively sleepy during the day may be more than just a sign of tiredness; may indicate a earnest health risk. A recent study found that older adults who have excessive daytime sleepiness are at risk of developing motor and cognitive risk syndrome, which can lead to dementia. Motor and cognitive […]
The study suggests that long-term patient monitoring and management are crucial after treatment for Covid-19. Test: Long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue diseases after COVID-19. Photo credit: MemoryMan/Shutterstock.com In a population-based study published in JAMA Dermatology, Scientists from the Republic of Korea examined whether having coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increases the long-term risk […]
Vitamin D is crucial for maintaining hearty bones, and recent research shows that supplementing with this vitamin during pregnancy can have a lasting effect on children’s bone health, keeping them sturdy until mid-childhood. Researchers found that bone mineral density was higher in children as adolescent as 7 years of age who took vitamin D supplements […]
A modern discovery in the field of pancreatic cancer treatment has been revealed, revealing epigenetic silencing of BEND4 as a potential synthetic lethal marker increasing the effectiveness of ATM inhibitors in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. This novel study provides a breakthrough approach to targeting the tumor suppressor gene, BEND4, which is often methylated and […]
Hit the snooze button without feeling guilty; Recent research suggests that those extra minutes of sleep may be good for your well-being. Researchers have found that sleeping an extra 46 minutes is associated with improved well-being and positive traits such as gratitude, flourishing, resilience and pro-social behavior. According to recent research, even subtle changes in […]
A recent study reveals how C210, a curcumin derivative, selectively reactivates the Epstein-Barr virus to kill cancer cells without the risk of infection, paving the way for safer, targeted cancer therapies. Study: Curcumin derivative C210 induces the Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle and inhibits virion production by interfering with Hsp90 function. Photo credit: Stephanie Frey / […]
Breakfast is a meal that we often forget about in our busy schedule. It’s not enough not to skip breakfast; Choosing your morning meal is equally vital. Fresh research has identified a specific breakfast item that not only improves concentration, but also keeps you feeling full throughout the day. Recent test published in the Journal […]
Children’s Hospital Ann and Robert H. Lurie in Chicago received $3.7 million from the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Moonshot Scholars program, which aims to improve the precision diagnosis of pediatric brain tumors. The study will, for the first time, apply a molecular testing technology called optical genome mapping (OGM), which will enable faster and more […]
The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus has been detected in pigs in the U.S. for the first time, raising concerns about how the virus could spread between species. Officials are investigating a case at an Oregon farm where the virus was detected in a pig. Of the five pigs tested at the Oregon farm, […]
According to a single-arm phase 2 clinical trial conducted by the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and National Cancer Institute (NCI). Results published in Cancer Cellsupport the development of vidutolimod for the treatment of cutaneous melanoma and provide critical insights that could advance research into this drug for utilize in the treatment of […]
