Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common and aggressive primary brain tumor, with an average survival time after diagnosis of less than two years and for which current treatments remain ineffective. In recent years, immunotherapies have given patients hope, albeit with relatively modest success. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University Hospitals […]
A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. But is BMI really the best indicator of heart health? While it’s been the standard for years, scientists are exploring a novel measure: the body roundness index (BRI). A recent study suggests that BRI may better predict cardiovascular risk over […]
Whether we are predisposed to specific diseases depends largely on the countless variants in our genome. However, especially in the case of genetic variants that are rarely found in the population, the influence on the presentation of certain pathological features has so far been complex to determine. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents, yet its impact often goes unnoticed in adults. Highlighting the impact of ADHD in adults on the mental health of partners, a novel study has found that it increases the risk of depression in women and negatively affects […]
A novel study shows a growing risk of heat-related mortality in the U.S. The number of deaths is expected to rise significantly by mid-century, with ethnic minorities and older people facing the greatest risk from climate change and rising greenhouse gas emissions. Test: Projections of extreme heat-related deaths in the U.S.. Photo credit: Miguel AF/Shutterstock.com […]
Scientists know that alcohol dependence disorder affects men and women differently, making it imperative to operate tailored treatment approaches. A recent study has shed airy on the mechanisms underlying these sex differences, suggesting that hormonal and biochemical factors play key roles in shaping patterns of alcohol operate and dependence. “This is the first huge study […]
A recent follow-up study to the MAVIDOS study confirmed that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves bone mineral density in offspring, and these benefits persist up to seven years of age. Test: Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and childhood bone mineral density in offspring. Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Photo source: April / Shutterstock.com […]
A class of diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may support reduce the risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a recent study suggests. SGLT2, also known as gliflozin, works by lowering blood sugar levels by helping the kidneys remove sugar from the body through urine. In a novel study published in the journal Neurology, […]
A protein called STING, previously shown to control a pathway contributing to antiviral signaling, also plays an crucial role in resolving cellular stress and cell survival, according to a up-to-date paper published in Molecular cell. “It was very surprising to find that, in addition to its well-known role in preventing inflammation, STING also has a […]
Exclusive breastfeeding for longer periods is associated with better overall health in children, and a recent study strengthens that link. Researchers found that breastfeeding for more than three months provides protection against asthma by promoting a well microbiome in the gut and nasal cavity. Studies suggest that both breastfeeding and microbial colonization during infancy play […]
