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A study in "Clinical Nutrition" reveals the complex interactions of UVB exposure, supplements, and ethnicity on vitamin D levels, underscoring the need for personalized supplementation guidelines based on demographic factors.

New USC research shows that iron serves as a gas pedal driving certain immune cells that cause inflammation in the lungs during an allergic asthma attack – and blocking or limiting iron may reduce the severity of symptoms.

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, aggregating over 20.9 million observations, shows cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) as a consistent predictor of reduced morbidity and mortality across various health outcomes in adults.

A study published in Scientific Reports investigates the differences in oral microbiome diversity among cigarette smokers, smokeless tobacco users, and non-tobacco users, revealing significant changes due to tobacco use.

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute-designated Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) have shown that a breakthrough therapy for treating blood cancers can be adapted to treat solid tumors-;an advance that could transform cancer treatment.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that leads to disrupted glucose metabolism. It requires lifelong insulin therapy.

Researchers reveal that the antibacterial potency of Hungarian honeys, including their effectiveness against respiratory pathogens, declines with storage time, emphasizing the need for fresh sources in medical applications.

A group of researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine led an investigation that offers new insight into the causes of spina bifida, the most common structural disorder of the human nervous system.

Researchers detail how social media can shape behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological changes in adolescents, increasing their vulnerability to mental health issues.

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine investigated the potential use of gene editing to correct a congenital retinal degeneration called CEP290 that causes early-onset vision loss.

A gene previously linked to intellectual disability has been found to regulate learning and memory in mice.

In Asian countries, where high-salt foods are popular, the link between high salt consumption and stomach cancer has already been proven.

The link between red, processed, and white meat consumption and the likelihood of developing kidney damage and diabetic nephropathy.

The impact of ambient heat exposure on hospitalizations among individuals with varying numbers and combinations of chronic diseases.

The risks of glaucoma among users of ADHD medications.

A study published in Nature Medicine delineates how APOE4 homozygosity distinctly accelerates Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers from the age of 55, suggesting a unique form of the disease and a potential focus for targeted therapies.

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

Study investigates the expression of influenza A virus (IAV) receptors in bovine respiratory, cerebral, and mammary tissues, revealing significant localization of human and duck receptors in mammary glands and predominant chicken receptors in the respiratory tract, which may influence the transmission and pathogenesis of IAV in cattle.

Researchers have developed a novel vaccination approach using Quartet nanocages that display receptor-binding domains (RBDs) from different sarbecoviruses, showing enhanced immune responses and potential protection against diverse coronavirus strains including SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

A new analysis revealed the frequency of potentially lethal substances, such as fentanyl and xylazine, in counterfeit pills that had been circulating in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply.