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Research paves way for new forms of immunotherapy to treat people with Merkel cell cancer

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 09:41
Scientists behind a new type of immunotherapy are demonstrating significant effects in laboratory experiments in cell samples from patients with the aggressive form of skin cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma.

Study provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 09:30
A study at Umeå University, Sweden, provides new clues in the understanding of how antibiotic resistance spreads.

Study finds specific gut microbiota signature is associated with vulnerability to food addiction

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 07:51
Researchers of a recent study published in Gut explored gut microbial involvement in food addiction-related processes.

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 06:48
Researchers investigated the overall incidence of cardiovascular disease in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2019.

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 05:55
Researchers investigated populations of regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell, in various tissues.

Efficacy of acupuncture in improving sleep quality for Parkinson's patients

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 05:38
Whether acupuncture improves sleep quality in Parkinson's patients.

New study reveals ketogenic diet's role in combating obesity

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 05:05
Researchers showed that ketogenic diet (KD)-induced bile acids (BAs) are protective against obesity.

Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals ancient caregiving practices

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 00:55
Research reveals that Neanderthals provided extensive caregiving, allowing a child with Down syndrome and congenital ear pathology to survive for at least six years, highlighting their complex social structures.

Nasty neighbor effect: People compete more with those in their group than outsiders

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 00:28
Study reveals that people exhibit in-group favoritism by cooperating with members of their group, but also show increased competition against them in resource-conflict scenarios.

Rural teens face higher obesity risk with lower alcohol consumption compared to urban peers

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 00:06
Adolescents from rural areas in the US are at a higher risk of obesity at lower alcohol consumption levels compared to their urban counterparts, highlighting a significant locality disparity.

Ethanolic extracts from olive leaves show promise in combating cancer and infections

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 23:42
A recent study in Antioxidants reveals that ethanolic extracts from Greek and Spanish olive leaves exhibit high antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, with Greek extracts showing greater efficacy. This suggests potential healthcare applications, particularly as antimicrobial agents and melanoma treatments.

Pristimerin induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer by targeting thioredoxin reductase

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 23:18
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Elevated cellular oxidative stress is a common marker of cancer cell dysregulation caused by malignant transformation.

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 21:22
Review provides a comprehensive overview of the global burden of heart failure, highlighting variations in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across different geographical regions and populations.

Plant-based meats may boost heart health despite being ultra-processed, study finds

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 20:38
Study reveals that plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) may offer cardioprotective benefits compared to animal meat, but their classification as ultra-processed foods warrants further long-term research.

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 20:18
Study found that both unhealthy lifestyle choices and higher air pollution levels significantly increase the risk of all-cause mortality, emphasizing the need for coordinated health and environmental interventions.

Eating baby carrots three times a week raises skin carotenoid levels in young adults

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 19:55
A new study found that eating a snack of baby carrots just three times a week significantly increased skin carotenoids in young adults.

Baby-led weaning provides adequate calories for infant growth, study finds

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 19:52
New study findings suggest that baby-led weaning -; a popular method for introducing solid foods to infants -; furnishes ample calories for growth and development.

Mediterranean and DASH diets could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 19:47
Eating patterns that align with the Mediterranean diet or the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet could help lower cardiovascular disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes, according to results from a six-year study.

Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to increased mortality risk in older adults

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 19:45
In a new study, older adults who reported consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, were about 10% more likely to die over a median follow-up of 23 years compared with those who consumed less processed food.

Eating primarily minimally processed foods does not make for a healthy diet, study shows

Sun, 06/30/2024 - 19:43
A new study demonstrates that eating primarily minimally processed foods, as they are defined by the NOVA classification system, does not automatically make for a healthy diet, suggesting that the types of foods we eat may matter more than the level of processing used to make them.

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