Medical research
Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer's, study finds
Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease—at least, in mice.
Jul 26, 2024
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Health
The human virome: Why viruses could be as important for good health as gut bacteria
We often hear about the importance of the human microbiome—the vast collection of bacteria and fungi that live on and inside us—when it comes to our health. But there's another, equally important part of this microbial ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Genetics
New gut microbiome atlas builds most accurate profile of global gut health to date
A new and freely available Human Gut Microbiome Atlas could help researchers and health care professionals around the world better understand how microorganisms in the gut impact disease, leading to more effective treatment.
Jul 24, 2024
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Genetics
Study links sequence variants to DNA methylation and diseases
A new study by scientists at deCODE Genetics shows that sequence variants drive the correlation between DNA methylation and gene expression. The same variants are linked to various diseases and other human traits.
Jul 24, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely
Several people started to develop concerning symptoms after working with dairy cows, adding to headlines that had already become worrisome.
Jul 23, 2024
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Health
Q&A: Will H5N1 avian influenza evolve to become more dangerous to humans?
H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was first detected in dairy cattle in Texas on March 25 and has since spread to several additional states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed multiple ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Cardiology
Mother's diet during pregnancy can protect her offspring's heart, study finds
Monash university researchers have found that eating a high-fiber diet while pregnant can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in offspring.
Jul 18, 2024
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Health
Utilizing food as medicine: A modern exploration of an old practice
While this concept may have been the norm hundreds of years ago, many present-day societies are overfed and undernourished, leading to floods of health issues in many populations. Getting back to the basics might be a large ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Immunology
Immunogenicity of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte sheets
Human induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cells refer to stem cells derived from adult somatic cells like blood or skin cells. hiPS-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPC-CMs) have shown promise in treating ischemic heart disease. However, ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Medications
Low-dose aspirin could help prevent pregnancy complications caused by flu infections
A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy. The study, "Low dose aspirin prevents endothelial dysfunction in ...
Jul 3, 2024
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