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Researchers unveil molecular mechanisms of somatostatin receptor 5 activation by neuropeptides and drugs

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:23
Somatostatin receptors (SSTRs) constitute a crucial family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play pivotal roles in regulating hormone secretion and inhibiting tumor growth.

Exploring the intricate signaling pathways in colorectal cancer: Implications for targeted therapies

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:22
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The complexity of its pathogenesis, involving genetic mutations, dysregulated signaling pathways, and compromised immune surveillance, presents significant challenges for effective treatment.

Bariatric surgery lowers heart risks and death rates in obese patients with sleep apnea

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 12:42
A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events, compared with patients who did not have the surgery.

Study links lifetime cannabis use with substance use, mood disorders, celiac, and infectious diseases

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 11:14
Researchers identify genetic loci associated with lifetime and frequency of cannabis use.

How micro- and nanoplastics may worsen non-communicable diseases

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 10:48
Researchers review and assess the potential exacerbation of non-communicable diseases by micro- and nanoplastics.

Can cocoa lower your heart disease risk?

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 10:41
Researchers review the effects of cocoa consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Semaglutide weight loss results linked to diabetes severity

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 10:31
Researchers investigate the weight loss outcomes of semaglutide treatment in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.

Study links gut health and brain function in resilient individuals

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 09:54
A new UCLA Health study has found that resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and were more mindful and better at describing their feelings.

Research finds stem-like T cells are associated with pathogenesis in ulcerative colitis

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 09:09
Researchers investigated whether stem-like T lymphocytes are involved in ulcerative colitis pathogenesis.

Can nuts boost weight loss and blood sugar control on a calorie-restricted diet?

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 08:40
Researchers compared the effects of energy-restricted (ER) dietary patterns with nuts or without on body composition, weight, and glycemic management.

Screen time significantly associated with myopia in children, research shows

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 08:10
The epidemiological evidence on the association between screen time exposure and myopia in children and adolescents.

AI outperforms peers in medical oncology quiz, yet some mistakes could be harmful

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 07:44
The accuracy and safety of large language models (LLMs) in answering medical oncology examination questions.

Research finds microplastics in human penile tissue

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 06:45
The accumulation of microplastics in penile tissue to determine potential toxicity concerns.

New challenges in cancer care: cardiovascular disease and environmental factors

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 06:12
Preclinical and epidemiologic evidence linking air pollution to cardio-oncology.

The USPSTF recommend clinicians refer children and adolescents 6 years or older with a high BMI to intensive behavioral interventions

Fri, 06/21/2024 - 05:10
Researchers at the USPSTF discussed the high prevalence of obesity among adolescents and children in the US, particularly among certain ethnic groups and those from lower-income families.

Ohio State study unveils white blood cells' role in nerve fiber regeneration

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 23:54
In a new study, neuroscience researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered a special type of human white blood cell that has the potential to regrow nerve fibers.

JAK1 inhibition and Anti-PD1 therapy enhance outcomes in advanced lung cancer

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 23:52
Adding an anti-inflammatory drug to anti-PD1 checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy has shown great promise as a new strategy against advanced lung cancer, based on results from a small clinical trial led by investigators at the Abramson Family Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

GLP-1 agonists linked to reduced dementia risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 23:08
People with type 2 diabetes who are treated with GLP-1 agonists have a decreased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal eClinicalMedicine.

Study finds link between exposure to greenspace and lower risk of obesity-related cancer

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 22:58
A University of Queensland-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.

UT Health Science Center awarded $1.58M grant to study cancer disparities among Black women

Thu, 06/20/2024 - 22:47
A $1.58 million grant will support work by a health communication scholar at the University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center's College of Nursing and a medical oncologist at West Cancer Center and Research Institute (WCCRI) to identify sociocultural and structural factors that are root causes of cancer health disparities for Black women in the Mid-South.

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