Promising gene therapy could transform heart failure treatment
A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart …
Category: Diseases & Treatments
Dark chocolate reduces type 2 diabetes risk
US cohort study highlights dark chocolate’s potential role in reducing type 2 diabetes risk, while milk chocolate consumption is associated with weight gain. Study: Chocolate intake and risk of type …
Mediterranean diet linked to reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease
A review highlights the potential benefits of nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, and plant-based proteins for IBD management, emphasizing the need for further research to personalize treatments. Study: The …
Smoking linked to increased genetic mutations in myelodysplastic syndromes
Smokers with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or a precursor condition had elevated levels of genetic mutations linked to the disease, a new study shows. The study also found that heavier …
Financial hardship still prevents many asthma patients from taking medications
Despite a fall in the number of people with asthma over the past decade who say that cost has stopped them taking their meds as prescribed, financial hardship still …
Eating breakfast later lowers blood sugar spikes in type 2 diabetes patients
Research reveals how adjusting breakfast timing and post-meal walks can transform glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, offering an easy lifestyle tweak for better health. Study: Modifying the timing …
Researchers find brain-body immune link in the dural sinuses and skull marrow
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London provides valuable insights into the brain-body immune connection identifying key communication hubs in the …
New triplet therapies show promise for relapsed and newly diagnosed leukemias
Three clinical trials led by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated significant positive results from novel triplet therapies in the treatment of relapsed or refractory …
How lifestyle and health shape your dementia risk
New RAND research identifies early predictors of cognitive impairment and dementia using a nationally representative U.S. dataset, highlighting the role of modifiable factors and baseline cognitive health in prevention …
Scripps Research develops brain-inspired AI for real-time video analysis
Imagine an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can watch and understand moving images with the subtlety of a human brain. Now, scientists at Scripps Research have made this a …