https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/blood_clots/ Read the latest news on blood clots, including prevention strategies and new treatments including research on blood thinners. en-us Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:06:28 EDT Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:06:28 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/blood_clots/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260409101106.htm Researchers have uncovered why a rare blood clotting disorder can occur after certain COVID-19 vaccines or adenovirus infections. The immune system can mistakenly target a normal blood protein (PF4) after confusing it with a viral protein. This triggers clotting in extremely rare cases. The breakthrough means vaccines can now be redesigned to avoid this reaction while staying effective. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:31:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260409101106.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260407073850.htm Vitamin D levels in midlife may play a bigger role in long-term brain health than previously thought. In a study following nearly 800 people over 16 years, those with higher vitamin D levels in their 30s and 40s had lower levels of tau protein later on, a key marker linked to dementia. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:47:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260407073850.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319044659.htm A shingles vaccine might double as a powerful heart protector. In people already at high risk, it cut major cardiac events by 46% and deaths by an impressive 66% within a year. Scientists think preventing shingles may also stop clot-related complications that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The effect is so strong, it rivals the benefits of quitting smoking. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:10:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319044659.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260315001845.htm A major clinical trial has delivered an unexpected twist in the search for ways to fight COVID-19 and its lingering effects. Researchers at Mass General Brigham found that taking high doses of vitamin D3 did not make COVID-19 infections less severe or reduce hospital visits. However, the study uncovered a subtle but intriguing signal suggesting that people who consistently took vitamin D supplements might be slightly less likely to develop long COVID symptoms weeks after infection. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:54:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260315001845.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260219040816.htm A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chronic disease. Using a drug to boost these molecules reduced pain faster and lowered harmful inflammatory cells. The discovery could pave the way for safer treatments for arthritis, heart disease, and other inflammation-related conditions. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:16:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260219040816.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260122074659.htm Scientists studying genetic data from over a quarter million people have uncovered new clues about what controls how fast the gut moves. They identified multiple DNA regions linked to bowel movement frequency, confirming known gut pathways and revealing new ones. The biggest surprise was a strong connection to vitamin B1, a common nutrient not usually linked to digestion. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:53:07 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260122074659.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000323.htm Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have linked regular use to lower rates of endometrial and bowel cancer, likely because the drug dampens inflammation that fuels tumor growth. Researchers have even found it can interfere with genes cancer cells rely on to survive. Still, experts warn that long-term use carries risks and shouldn’t replace proven prevention strategies. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:47:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260120000323.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260115022808.htm A vitamin A byproduct has been found to quietly disarm the immune system, allowing tumors to evade attack and weakening cancer vaccines. Scientists have now developed a drug that shuts down this pathway, dramatically boosting immune responses and slowing cancer growth in preclinical studies. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:06:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260115022808.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225532.htm Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection. Researchers now link symptoms to lingering virus, inflammation, micro-clots, and disrupted energy metabolism. While structured rehab and pacing can improve quality of life, a growing list of experimental treatments—from antivirals and metformin to microbiome therapies and biologics—shows early promise. Clear answers, however, are still limited by small studies and the lack of large, definitive trials. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:57:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020010.htm A randomized trial from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center reveals that magnesium may be the missing key to keeping vitamin D levels in balance. The study found that magnesium raised vitamin D in people who were deficient while dialing it down in those with overly high levels—suggesting a powerful regulating effect. This could help explain why vitamin D supplements don’t work the same way for everyone and why past studies linking vitamin D to cancer and heart disease have produced mixed results. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:00:10 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020010.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045343.htm Vitamin C doesn’t just belong in skincare products—it works even better when you eat it. Scientists discovered that vitamin C from food travels through the bloodstream into every layer of the skin, boosting collagen and skin renewal. People who ate two vitamin C–packed kiwifruit daily showed thicker, healthier skin. The findings suggest glowing skin really does start from within. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:18:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045343.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251207031325.htm Researchers successfully implanted a genetically modified pig liver into a human, proving that such an organ can function for an extended period. The graft supported essential liver processes before complications required its removal. Although the patient ultimately passed away, the experiment demonstrates both the potential and the complexity of xenotransplantation. Experts believe this could reshape the future of organ replacement. Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:35:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251207031325.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251115095914.htm Researchers found that tau proteins don’t jump straight into forming Alzheimer’s-associated fibrils—first they assemble into soft, reversible clusters. When the clusters were dissolved, fibril growth was almost entirely suppressed. This reveals a promising new strategy: stop the precursors, stop the disease. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:06:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251115095914.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251112111021.htm Scientists have discovered strange microscopic structures in the blood of people with Long COVID—clusters of tiny microclots tangled together with sticky immune webs known as neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs. These combined structures show up far more often in Long COVID patients, where they appear larger, denser, and more stubborn than in healthy blood. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:10:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251112111021.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251110021043.htm Intermountain Health researchers discovered that customizing vitamin D3 doses for heart attack survivors slashed their risk of another heart attack by 50%. The strategy involved frequent monitoring and dose adjustments to reach ideal vitamin D levels. Traditional studies didn’t track blood levels, missing this critical link. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:45:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251110021043.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251024041749.htm Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the key to restoring the lungs’ natural repair ability. The discovery could lead to regenerative treatments for chronic lung diseases and faster recovery after injury. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:45:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251024041749.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251022023132.htm A study found that daily vitamin D supplements helped slow telomere shortening—the cellular process linked to aging and disease. Researchers believe its anti-inflammatory effects may protect DNA. While results are promising, the ideal dose remains unclear, and experts stress that lifestyle choices still matter most for longevity. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:30:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251022023132.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014312.htm Researchers have synthesized enhanced vitamin K analogues that outperform natural vitamin K in promoting neuron growth. The new compounds, which combine vitamin K with retinoic acid, activate the mGluR1 receptor to drive neurogenesis. They also efficiently cross the blood-brain barrier and show stability in vivo. This discovery could pave the way for regenerative treatments for Alzheimer’s and related diseases. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:08:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251014014312.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251004092911.htm Scientists discovered that vitamin D2 supplements can lower levels of vitamin D3, the form the body uses most effectively. Unlike D2, vitamin D3 enhances the immune system’s first line of defense against infections. This raises questions about which type of supplement should be prioritized. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:34:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251004092911.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250928095616.htm Inhaled heparin significantly lowers the risk of death and ventilation in COVID-19 patients while also showing potential against other respiratory infections. With its unique triple-action benefits, it could serve as a powerful and accessible treatment worldwide. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:03:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250928095616.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821094520.htm Scientists have uncovered a startling split in the venom of Australia’s Eastern Brown Snake. In the south, bites cause rock-solid blood clots, while in the north, they trigger flimsy clots that collapse almost instantly. This hidden divide means current antivenoms, made from pooled venom of uncertain origin, may not work equally well across the country. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:17:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821094520.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031208.htm A gene called SDR42E1 has been identified as a key player in how our bodies absorb and process vitamin D. Researchers found that disabling this gene in colorectal cancer cells not only crippled their survival but also disrupted thousands of other genes tied to cancer and metabolism. This opens the door to highly targeted cancer therapies—by either cutting off vitamin D supply to tumors or enhancing the gene’s activity to boost health. The findings hint at vast possibilities in treating diseases influenced by vitamin D, though long-term impacts remain uncertain. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:41:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031208.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031201.htm President Trump s diagnosis of Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) has brought renewed attention to a frequently overlooked yet dangerous condition. CVI affects the ability of veins especially in the legs to return blood to the heart, often leading to swelling, pain, skin changes, and ulcers. The American Heart Association warns that CVI isn t just a cosmetic issue; it's strongly linked to cardiovascular disease and increased mortality, even when other risk factors are accounted for. Seniors, smokers, those with sedentary lifestyles, and people with obesity are particularly at risk. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:12:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250610230533.htm Scientists have discovered that people with COPD have lung cells that contain over three times as much soot-like carbon as those of smokers without the disease. These overloaded cells are larger and trigger more inflammation, suggesting that pollution and carbon buildup not just smoking may drive the disease. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:05:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250610230533.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250608071752.htm Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%. These discoveries build on existing knowledge of Factor V Leiden and suggest that genetics plays a bigger role than previously thought, especially for clots in the legs that can lead to life-threatening pulmonary embolisms. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:17:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250608071752.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161101.htm A randomized trial suggests vitamin D can protect against telomere shortening, which is linked to risk of age-related disease. Wed, 21 May 2025 16:11:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161101.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132126.htm A lightning-fast microscope paired with AI now lets scientists watch platelets form clots in real time, all from a simple arm draw. The technique flagged higher platelet clumping in acute-symptom heart patients and showed that arm blood mirrors coronary arteries, pointing to a future where cardiologists tweak antiplatelet drugs without catheters and guesswork—ushering in safer, tailor-made care. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:21:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132126.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180917.htm New research shows that regular exercise can help maintain Vitamin D levels during the darker months. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:09:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180917.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180735.htm Some patients with lupus who possess specific antibodies are at a higher risk of thrombotic events such as a blood clot, stroke or heart attack, a new study shows. The finding might help clinicians determine which patients may need early treatment and clinical monitoring for thrombotic events. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:07:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180735.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130615.htm Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction A portable device that instantly detects illicit street drugs at very low concentrations, thereby highlighting the risks they pose. The device has the potential to address the growing global problem of people unknowingly taking drugs that have been mixed with undeclared substances, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and nitazenes. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:06:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130615.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142010.htm Researchers have developed a novel rat model that closely replicates the pathological features and physiological changes associated with human chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-associated cor pulmonale. This model exhibits key characteristics, including chronic lung inflammation, pulmonary hypertension, and right ventricular hypertrophy. The new study details the potential for the model to unravel the complex interactions between lung and heart pathology and improve patient outcomes. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:20:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142010.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131542.htm Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term beneficial effect on biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:15:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422131542.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250415144012.htm A new study could lead to more widespread use of imaging technique to improve survival and prevent complications. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:40:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250415144012.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325114915.htm Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical forces in tissues including stress, strain, and stiffness. The new study sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of pulmonary fibrotic diseases and identifies potential new targets and options for therapy to improve patients' outcomes. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:49:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325114915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317163752.htm A study could be a step towards safer medications without serious side effects, researchers suggest. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:37:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317163752.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250309203116.htm Higher levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure decades later, according to a long-term study. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:31:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250309203116.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134822.htm Cambridge researchers found that aspirin may help the immune system stop cancer from spreading. It works by turning off a signal that usually quiets down immune cells, giving them the power to destroy roaming cancer cells. The finding could lead to new, affordable ways to prevent cancer from coming back — but doctors warn aspirin can have side effects, so it shouldn’t be taken without medical advice. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:48:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134822.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227212911.htm Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to every other organ, and blood-forming stem cells must make about 200 billion new red blood cells each day to keep the oxygen flowing. For many years, scientists assumed that blood production took place in the bone marrow. But now, researchers are showing it's also happening in the lungs. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:29:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227212911.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250221125353.htm Researchers have pioneered a new catalytic transformation that converts epoxides into fluorinated oxetanes, a coveted but difficult-to-make class of drug molecules that escaped synthetic preparation for years. By unlocking a pathway to these valuable drug scaffolds, this discovery potentially opens the door to new medicines for drug discovery applications. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:53:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250221125353.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219225212.htm A discovery offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe. Scientists have pinpointed proteins in immune cells that, when blocked, could significantly reduce lung tissue scarring. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:52:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219225212.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250218114026.htm A new study suggests that the benefits of prescribing anticoagulation drugs to certain older people outweigh the potential risks. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:40:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250218114026.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212192458.htm Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hematology, providing an explanation for spontaneous and unusual blood-clotting that continues to occur despite treatment with full-dose blood thinners. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:24:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250212192458.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134154.htm Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients -- not from other organ sites, as previously thought -- according to a preclinical study. Clots are the second-leading cause of death among cancer patients with advanced disease or aggressive tumors. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:41:54 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134154.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250207182009.htm In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who received standard antiplatelet treatment. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:20:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250207182009.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132423.htm A daily intake of one gram of omega-3s can slow down biological aging by up to four months, according to an analysis of clinical data from the international DO-HEALTH study. For the first time, epigenetic clocks were used to measure the aging process. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:24:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132423.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203141805.htm Maternal vitamin D levels in the first trimester were related to both prenatal growth and pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study. Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy were associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:18:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203141805.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250131110707.htm Researchers have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid, a substance historically not well understood in medical research due to the difficulty in obtaining it during pregnancy, especially across gestation. The multidisciplinary research team is eager to harness the potential of this vital substance to improve prenatal and maternal health. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:07:07 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250131110707.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161839.htm People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than those who had strokes caused by clots in a study conducted in Germany. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:18:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161704.htm People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat such as atrial fibrillation (AFib). Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:17:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161704.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122145809.htm A new molecular imaging technique -- 18F-FAPI PET -- can detect the first signs of tissue remodeling in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), providing physicians with an early marker for disease progression. This approach has the potential to pave the way for more personalized management of PAH, offering more timely interventions to improve patient prognosis. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:58:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122145809.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114125253.htm A recent study provides new insights into the mechanisms of coagulation in persons with haemophilia A, the most common form of haemophilia. The research team was able to show that saliva contains special vesicles that trigger rapid coagulation of the blood of haemophilic patients. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:52:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114125253.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110121756.htm Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by surgeon-scientists. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:17:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110121756.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241225145525.htm A new method of scanning lungs is able to show in real time how air moves in and out of the lungs as people take a breath in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and patients who have received a lung transplant. It enables experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs and could enable medics to identify sooner any decline in lung function. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:55:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241225145525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212115847.htm A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that can occur in deep veins, which, if untreated, can block blood flow and cause serious complications, even death. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:58:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212115847.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241211124716.htm Many vitamins are produced in chemical factories, often synthetically, but researchers have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2: by gently heating lactic acid bacteria. This could be a game-changer in developing countries, where many suffer from vitamin B2 deficiency, enabling fortification with B2 directly in local kitchens. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:47:16 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241211124716.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115219.htm Researchers found that endothelial cells lining the veins in lungs contribute to repair of blood vessels after lung injury. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:52:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115219.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204145156.htm A new study has outlined a new framework that researchers say would improve predictive power of genetics to determine how well a patient would respond to commonly prescribed medications as well as the severity of any side effects. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:51:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204145156.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154339.htm Using significantly higher doses of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not affect the incidence of type 2 diabetes in elderly men and women, according to a new study. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:43:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154339.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241202123534.htm In June of 2024, the Endocrine Society, influenced by a substantial body of research conducted in recent years, published new clinical practice guidelines for the testing and supplementation of Vitamin D for the prevention of disease. These new recommendations included limiting vitamin D supplementation beyond the daily recommended intake to specific risk groups and advised against routine 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] testing in healthy individuals. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:35:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241202123534.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127191934.htm A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:19:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241127191934.htm