A up-to-date report from the American Cancer Society shows a decline in the breast cancer death rate in the United States. While this is a relief, the report also warns that breast cancer rates are rising among younger women and disparities persist between different racial groups. According to reportbetween 2012 and 2021, the incidence of […]
Cutting carbs and increasing fat is a popular weight loss strategy for many people. But scientists now say that in the long term, it may enhance the risk of type 2 diabetes. Recent test A study published in the journal Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews that involved about 40,000 people in Melbourne, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A recent $20 million research initiative will engage people most impacted by health inequities in developing solutions that can lend a hand improve their overall health and well-being. The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of life-saving service as the world’s leading nonprofit focused on heart and brain health for all, and the Robert Wood […]
We often hear about the impact of screen time on children’s brains and behaviours. But many parents give in when their little one throws a tantrum over a tablet. Scientists are now warning that this can lead to a vicious cycle, as it can weaken a child’s ability to manage anger and enhance the number […]
The Critical Path Institute (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) today announced a up-to-date research grant awarded to Daniela C. Zarnescu, Ph.D., professor of cellular and molecular physiology at Penn State University College of Medicine, in collaboration with Jon Njardarson, Ph.D., professor at the University of Arizona. This $250,000 grant will support their novel project titled […]
Could fish oil benefit brain health in older adults? Well, that depends. A modern study finds that while a specific group of older adults may benefit from regular fish oil employ, the general population did not experience the same benefits. Clinical test A study conducted at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) examined the effects […]
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today called on scientists and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research to prepare for the next pandemic. They emphasized the importance of expanding research to encompass entire families of pathogens that can infect humans—regardless of perceived pandemic risk—as well as focusing […]
Excess body weight increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, but studies have shown that it is not always just the total body weight that matters, but also the body composition. Scientists have found that people who store fat around their abdomen and arms have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease compared to […]
