Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have received a multimillion-dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research into organ transplantation and antibody-mediated rejection. This funding will facilitate the development of an novel multi-organ-on-a-chip platform that aims to transform our understanding of transplant rejection and immune tolerance. Organ transplantation is […]
Eating fish prenatally may reduce the risk of autism in children, a recent study found, but omega-3 supplements do not have the same effect. Studies have shown that including fish in the diet during pregnancy is associated with a 20 percent reduced risk of autism spectrum disorder and a reduced risk of autism-related traits in […]
A study conducted by UAB Institut de Neurociències and published in the journal Nature communication shows in animal models how daily administration of cannabidiol (CBD), a substance derived from the cannabis plant, extends life and alleviates symptoms associated with Leigh syndrome. This severe mitochondrial disease affecting children is characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive […]
Environmental factors such as pollution contribute to decreased fertility in both men and women. A recent study examined this issue further and found that while long-term exposure to particulate matter from air pollution adversely affects male fertility, noise pollution poses a earnest threat to the reproductive health of women over the age of 35. It […]
Even as federal aid flowed into state budgets in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health leaders warned of a boom-and-bust funding cycle on the horizon as the emergency ended and federal funding dried up. Now, that drought is a reality, with state governments slashing the budgets that support local health departments. Congress has allocated […]
Ultra-processed foods have long been criticized for their negative health effects, including links to chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. A recent study provides additional evidence for these links and explores the risks associated with specific types of ultra-processed foods. Ultra-processed foods are gaining popularity for their convenience, taste and shelf life, contributing […]
Research reveals how aging accelerates molecular changes in the brain, offering recent hope for fighting cognitive decline and mental illness. Rescue: Transcriptomic profiling of a single nucleus of the human orbitofrontal cortex reveals convergent effects of aging and mental illness. Photo Source: Atthapon Raksthaput / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Neurobiology […]
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of gout in both men and women, with men being particularly at risk, a recent study has found. Gout is a complicated form of arthritis that causes inflammation, pain, and problems with joint mobility. It is a condition characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, which leads […]
Test: Commercial determinants of penniless mental health: an umbrella review. Image Source: PeopleImages.com / Yuri A / Shutterstock.com A review was recently published in the journal PLOS Global Public Health identifies commercial factors that may augment the risk of developing mental illness in low- and high-resource settings. Causes and risk factors of mental illness About […]
Our hearts are sensitive to weather changes. Adding to the evidence for this link, scientists have made a remarkable discovery about the impact of short-term exposure to icy on heart health. Even a petite drop in temperature, just one unit over two to six days, can augment the risk of a heart attack by up […]
