Health & Medicine News
February 14, 2025
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Feb. 12, 2025 — A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers enough strength to contract. These multiple muscle ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same nerve cells that make us feel full after a meal ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — Newly discovered brain cells count each bite before sending the order to cease eating a ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse -- a mouse with two male parents -- that lived until adulthood. Their results describe how targeting a particular set of genes ...
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Feb. 13, 2025 — Researchers have mapped and catalogued more than 70,000 synaptic connections from about 2,000 rat neurons, using a silicon chip capable of recording small yet telltale synaptic signals from a large ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — 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 ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Scientists have developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other clinicians the evidence for epidural steroid injections and whether they reduce pain and disability for ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers have proven that antibiotic-resistant strains of a harmful bacteria thrive in a diabetic infection ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could potentially ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A research team has unveiled new insights into how weather influences the spread of dengue fever. The study identifies temperature and rainfall as critical factors driving the global surge in dengue ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A new blood test could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates for one of the deadliest ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Surveys of college students conducted in 2012 and in 2022 found many similarities in their expectations about romantic relationships; however, they are now taking diverse paths through those ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers discover new insights into how dual-target drug may supercharge cancer-fighting immune ...
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Feb. 14, 2025 — A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of intermittent fasting. Researchers discovered that chronic intermittent fasting disrupted the development of ...
Feb. 14, 2025 — A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — Electronic textiles, such as heating pads and electric blankets, can keep the wearer warm and help ease aches and pains. However, prolonged use of these devices could possibly cause heat-related ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Human genes that encode proteins often contain non-coding segments known as introns. Removing introns is crucial for the proper expression of genetic information. Understanding how our cells ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — South Asian adults in the United Kingdom may face high blood pressure-related heart risks earlier in life, while East Asian adults see risks rise in later years, according to a new ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — There is a 'silent emergency' brewing under our noses as research finds that there is a clear wealth gap among adults over 50 who meet physical activity and dietary guidelines. The research ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A study reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an accumulation of amyloid beta -- a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A virus originally found in animals, mpox -- which causes the disease of the same name -- is now circulating in humans. Since 2022, it has been the cause of major epidemics spreading outside endemic ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Gut bacteria are to blame for the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer, new research ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, that can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can cause infertility, ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — People with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels. With open-loop therapies, insulin administration is manually controlled, while hybrid ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A combination of human pedigree analysis and fruit fly genetics has identified a gene variant that appears to prevent PIGA-CDG, a rare but serious seizure disorder. The findings could ultimately lead ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — When they need surgery, nearly one in three Americans may find themselves in a precarious position: They live more than an hour's drive from a high-quality hospital, and their insurance plan may ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — New research could transform how broken bones are treated, with the development of a special zinc-based dissolvable material that could replace the metal plates and screws typically used to hold ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers looked at the role of long-term diet and the gut bacteria in colorectal cancer using data on participants who had been followed for three decades. They found that people who consumed two ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A new blood test has an 80% accuracy in predicting preterm preeclampsia, according to a new study. The condition, which results in over 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths each year ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — A groundbreaking study has uncovered how specific genetic mutations influence cancer treatment outcomes -- insights that could help doctors tailor treatments more effectively. The largest study of ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — Accumulation of fat molecules is detrimental to the cell. Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding how our cells manage to stay healthy by recycling important fat molecules. Their study ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — Researchers have found that fewer sessions of higher dose vaginal cuff brachytherapy work just as well as more frequent, lower-dose treatments for endometrial cancer ...
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Mouse Study Finds Impaired Cell Development: Intermittent Fasting Could Be Unsafe for Teenagers
- Brake Pad Emissions Can Be More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Splicing Twins: Unraveling the Secrets of the Minor Spliceosome Complex
- High BP May Develop at Different Ages and Paces in East and South Asian Adults in the UK
- Meet the Newly Discovered Brain Cell That Allows You to Remember Objects
- Wealth Gap Fuels Health Inequality for Over 50s: New Study Reveals Lifestyle Divide and Depression Link
- Cracking the Alzheimer's Code: How Brain Trauma Triggers Disease
- Mpox: Better Understanding of Tecovirimat Resistance
- Ovarian Cancer Discovery Could Turn Failed Treatment Into Lifesaver
- What Causes Reproductive Complications?
- Type 1 Diabetes: Hybrid Closed-Loop and Open-Loop Systems Compared
- Gene Variant Could Protect Against Ultra-Rare Seizure Disorder, Fruit Fly Research Finds
- Long Drives and High Costs Stand Between Americans and Safe Surgery -- Especially in Rural Areas
- Stronger, Safer, Smarter: Pioneering Zinc-Based Dissolvable Implants for Bone Repair
- Long-Term Yogurt Consumption Tied to Decreased Incidence of Certain Types of Colorectal Cancer
- New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Preeclampsia
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- AI Unlocks Genetic Clues to Personalize Cancer Treatment
- Inability of Cells to Recycle Fats Can Spell Disease
- Short-Course Radiation Therapy Effective for Endometrial Cancer Patients
- Breast Cancer Treatment Advances With Light-Activated 'smart Bomb'
- Micro-Nano Plastics Make Other Pollutants More Dangerous to Plants and Intestinal Cells
- As More Americans Work Later in Life, Poll Shows Positive Health Impacts, Especially for Those Over 65
- International Shark Attack File Report: Unprovoked Shark Bites Plummeted in 2024
- Causes of Fevers of Unknown Origin in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Researchers Create Genetic Map Tied to Kidney Disease
- Second-Hand Smoke Exposure During Childhood Leaves Its Mark on Children's DNA
- Breakthrough in Click Chemistry: Innovative Method Revolutionizes Drug Development
- Putting Least Calorific Meals First on Menu Makes Teenagers More Likely to Order Them
- How Cancer Cells Trick the Immune System by Altering Mitochondria
- Disruption of a Single Amino Acid in a Cellular Protein Makes Breast Cancer Cells Behave Like Stem Cells
- Barbeque and Grandma's Cookies: New Study Looks at Nostalgia, Comfort in Food Preparation for Older Adults
- Opening for a New Type of Drug for Alzheimer's Disease
- Researchers Discover New Mechanism for Male Sex Hormone
- Looking Between Cells
- Microbiome as a Potential Key to Better Treatment: Clinical Study on New Therapy for Crohn's Disease
- Mechanical Heart Valve Replacements Have Better Long-Term Survival
- New Study Unravels the History of the Largest Pastoral Population in Africa
- New Smart Sensor Takes the Pain out of Wound Monitoring
- Cancer's Ripple Effect May Promote Blood Clot Formation in the Lungs
- Music Makes Us Move Even When We Don't Like It
- Born to Heal: Why Babies Recover, but Adults Scar, After Heart Damage
- Mystery Solved: New Study Reveals How DNA Repair Genes Play a Major Role in Huntington's Disease
- New Perspectives for Personalized Therapy of Brain Tumors
- 'Junk' RNA Segments Play Role in Protein Production, Cell Stress Response
Monday, February 10, 2025
- Born Too Late? Climate Change May Be Delaying Births
- When Teen Body Image Becomes a Deadly Perception
- Influenza A Viruses Adapt Shape in Response to Environmental Pressures
- Detection of Hazardous Chemicals in Human Placenta With Unprecedented Speed and Precision
- Research Pinpoints Weakness in Lung Cancer's Defenses
- Deep Learning to Increase Accessibility, Ease of Heart Imaging
- Reasons for Misdiagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia
- Biomarker Test Can Detect Alzheimer's Pathology Earlier
- Bacteria, Brains, and Sugar: Scientists Uncover New Connections
- AI Is Better Than Humans at Analyzing Long-Term ECG Recordings
- When Blood Cancer Starts to Spread
- New Treatment May Offer Quick Cure for Common Cause of High Blood Pressure
- New Study Offers Hope to Patients With Advanced Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis
- Drug May Counteract Muscle Loss and Osteoporosis After Rapid Weight Loss
- How Does the Brain Differentiate New Stimuli from Old Ones?
- Eating Gradually Increasing Doses of Peanut Butter Enables Children With High-Threshold Allergy to Safely Consume Peanuts, Study Suggests
- New Study on Drug Checking: Trend Warnings and Alerts
- Scientists Develop Realistic 'micro-Gut' Model to Study the Relationship Between Gut Microbes and Human Diseases
- Breast Cancers Broadly Defined by Their Genome Architecture
- Blood Test Eases Diagnosis of Invasive Mold Disease
- Physician's Medical Decisions Benefit from Chatbot, Study Suggests
Friday, February 7, 2025
- Clot-Busting Meds May Be Effective Up to 24 Hours After Initial Stroke Symptoms
- Potential New Pathway to Fight Viruses
- Decoding Fat Tissue
- From Muscle to Memory: New Research Uses Clues from the Body to Understand Signaling in the Brain
- Mitochondria May Hold the Key to Curing Diabetes
- Co-Located Cell Types Help Drive Aggressive Brain Tumors
- Pregnancy Complications Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in the Family
- Pancreatic Cancer Immune Map Provides Clues for Precision Treatment Targeting
- Personalized Cancer Treatment Using 3D Bioprinting Technology
- Genetic Research Unlocks New Ways to Prevent and Treat Multiple Long-Term Conditions
- ALS Survival May Be Cut Short by Living in Disadvantaged Communities
- Brain Waves Measure the Effect of Anti-Alcohol Campaigns
- Discovery of Unexpected Collagen Structure Could 'reshape Biomedical Research'
- Gene Modification Could Improve Cancer Treatment's Success Rate
- Scratching Through the Negative Emotions
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Researchers Achieve Total Synthesis of Ibogaine
- Best Approach for Stroke in Medium-Sized Blood Vessels
- Novel 'living' Biomaterial Aims to Advance Regenerative Medicine
- Warding Off Superbugs With a Pinch of Turmeric
- Essential Genome of Malaria Parasite Plasmodium Knowlesi Mapped
- Cystic Fibrosis Damages the Immune System Early on
- Scientists Discover Brain Mechanism That Helps Us Overcome Fear
- Improved Brain Decoder Holds Promise for Communication in People With Aphasia
- Nutrition Labels Meant to Promote Healthy Eating Could Discourage Purchases
- A New Way to Detect Inflammation
- Some Species Are Susceptible to Broad Range of Viruses
- New Computational Method Reveals Congestive Heart Failure
- Uncovering How Developmental Genes Are Held in a Poised State
- The Two Proteins Involved in Alzheimer's Disease Affect Brain Circuits Differently
- New Screening Device Shows Promise for Early Lung Cancer Detection
- Mercury Content in Tuna Can Be Reduced With New Packaging Solution
- Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence: Impact and Coping With Being in a Dark Place
- Major Driver of Inflammatory Pathology in Autoimmune and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
- Research in Fruit Flies Pinpoints Brain Pathways Involved in Alcohol-Induced Insomnia