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New insights into Chaga mushroom's mechanisms for fighting oral cancer

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:35
The mechanisms behind the anti-tumor activity of Chaga mushroom extracts in HSC-4 human oral cancer cells.

Wearable biosensors with skin interfaces for newborn and neonatal health monitoring

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:03
Recent improvements in newborn wearable systems, concentrating on skin-interfaced wearables for physiological monitoring across many branches.

Can virtual reality be the future of brain health? New research suggests VR exercise enhances working memory

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 06:29
The impact of virtual reality (VR) exercise on brain functioning.

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 06:02
The anti-inflammatory effects of wine by analyzing the relationship between urinary tartaric acid concentrations and changes in serum inflammatory biomarkers.

Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 01:35
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that the source of sugar is more important than the amount of sugar when it comes to the development of obesity in children.

Study underscores the importance of providing nutritional and weight management support to smokers

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 01:34
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), suggests that smokers tend to eat less and have less healthy eating habits than non-smokers, which could help explain why smokers often gain weight when they quit.

Aerobic exercise proves most effective for combating obesity-related inflammation

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 01:29
New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), reveals the anti-inflammatory power of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in adults living with the low-grade inflammation of obesity, shedding light on its potential to help prevent multiple metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Yogic practices enhance heart health and functional capacity in heart failure patients

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 01:16
Yoga focused on breathing, meditation, and relaxation is linked with symptom improvement in patients with heart failure, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

Perspective delves into the rising threat of the MPX virus

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 01:04
Scientist at NIAID reviews the escalating global prevalence of the MPX virus, detailing its biology and transmission modes, and the urgent need for comprehensive research to understand and control its spread effectively.

Long-term Finnish study explores the association between premature menopause and mortality

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 00:57
Women who enter menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to die young, but may lower their risk with hormone therapy, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm.

Food marketing on Twitch influences adolescent food preferences and purchases

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 00:54
Food and drink advertisements on videogame livestreaming platforms (VGLSPs) like Twitch are associated with more positive attitudes towards, and purchases and intake of, unhealthy foods that are high in fat, salt and/or sugar (HFSS) like energy drinks among adolescents aged 18 or younger, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

Understanding the impact of blood glucose levels on birth complications in gestational diabetes

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 00:49
The higher the blood sugar level in pregnant women when first diagnosed with diabetes, the higher the risk of complications around and after birth, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm.

Questions about childhood weight can help identify increased mortality risk in adults with obesity

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 00:45
Being asked whether you considered yourself a normal weight, plumper or thinner as a child when attending a doctor's appointment as an adult might appear like a very strange question to ask, but new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that such questions can help identify increased mortality risk in adults living with obesity.

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 00:39
Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

Bats in China found to carry novel herpesviruses, hinting at cross-species transmission dangers

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 00:35
Researchers in Wuhan, China, have identified new strains ofβ and γ-herpesviruses in bats. These findings reveal potential cross-species transmission risks and emphasize the need for vigilant monitoring of bat populations to prevent zoonotic diseases.

Enhanced weight loss outcomes with GLP-1 analogues and bupropion/naltrexone combination

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/13/2024 - 00:08
A study explores the additive effects of combining GLP-1 analog with bupropion/naltrexone on weight loss, finding potential benefits even for those initially unresponsive to monotherapy.

Research reveals decline in childhood mortality extended US women's lifespan by a year

Rss Feed - Sun, 05/12/2024 - 23:51
Research using mathematical modeling shows that the significant reduction in childhood mortality in the 20th century US indirectly led to a decrease in female mortality, extending the average female lifespan post-age 15 by about one year.

Mainz Biomed to unveil breakthrough early cancer detection study results at DDW 2024

Rss Feed - Sat, 05/11/2024 - 08:28
Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, will present  an analysis from  its eAArly DETECT study at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024 in Washington D.C. from May 18th to May 21st. DDW is recognized as a premier forum for the latest advancements in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery.

Genetic variant increases heart failure risk and decreases longevity in Black Americans

Rss Feed - Sat, 05/11/2024 - 07:43
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Duke University showed that a genetic variant, present in 3-4% of self-identified Black individuals in the U.S., increases the risk for both heart failure and death and contributes to significant decreases in longevity at the population level.

Expanding treatment horizons for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy

Rss Feed - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 23:22
A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "Therapeutic opportunities for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy."

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