Medical News Archives

Genetic predisposition for muscle strength linked to longer lifespan and lower disease risk

A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan…

Does maternal weight influence breastfeeding success?

Breastfeeding is the ideal source of nutrition for almost all infants. However, only 44% of infants worldwide below six months of age are breastfed without supplementary feeds. One common reason…

Exercise shown to curb appetite in diabetes and prediabetes patients

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers evaluated the effects of exercise on appetite in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) or prediabetes. The global prevalence…

Moderate vitamin E, C, and β-carotene intake reduces type 2 diabetes risk

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a recent study published in Advances in Nutrition, researchers review the effect of vitamins C and E, as well as β-carotene, on the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Study: Vitamins…

Study reveals lasting lung damage in tuberculosis survivors

New research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) has found compelling evidence that tuberculosis (TB) can have a lasting impact on…

Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response

A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications observed antibody breadth and effector functions as important immune correlates that can be used to develop universal influenza vaccines. This vaccine…

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a recent review article published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers explored how environmental factors impact the brain development of fetuses and neonates, emphasizing inflammation and oxidation stress as common…

Innovative testing protocol reduces the lengthy wait for IBD diagnosis

Patients with suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could benefit from better testing protocols that would reduce the need and lengthy wait for potentially unnecessary colonoscopies, a new study has found.…

Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells

Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are next-generation drugs that can treat disease by blocking the transfer of harmful messages from our genes. In people with cancer, ASOs have the potential to block…

Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels

June 30, 2024Medical News

For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to hormonal therapy alone, reports a study in…

MONET: New AI tool enhances medical imaging with deep learning and text analysis

In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, researchers developed the medical concept retriever (MONET) foundation model, which connects medical pictures to text and evaluates images based on their idea…

Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers compare the efficacy between traditional and commercial Doenjang in alleviating menopausal syndrome. Study: Evaluation of menopausal syndrome relief and anti-obesity efficacy of…

Blessed thistle compound Cnicin speeds nerve growth, study finds

Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a plant in the family Asteraceae and also grows in our climate. For centuries, it has been used as a medicinal herb as an extract…

New microfluidic device improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions

Researchers have unveiled a microfluidic device that significantly improves the separation of tumor cells and clusters from malignant effusions. This novel technology promises to advance the diagnosis and treatment monitoring…

Wearable devices reveal stress-related changes during sleep

What if changes in a person's stress levels could be detected while they sleep using wearable devices? A new study by University of Vermont researchers published today in PLOS Digital…