Category: Health

A significant new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has found a troubling link between regular mobile phone use and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, especially among smokers and those with diabetes. This association is partly attributed to factors like poor sleep, psychological distress and neuroticism. “Mobile phone use is a ubiquitous…

A new study presented at the 2024 International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) World Conference on Lung Cancer reveals a significant link between air pollution and lung cancer in women who have never smoked. Led by Yixian Chen, a researcher at the British Columbia Cancer Research Institute in Vancouver, Canada, the research…

UCSF scientists have succeeded in drugging a class of molecular switches called GTPases, linked to numerous diseases ranging from Parkinson’s disease to various cancers. This breakthrough could potentially lead to the development of new treatments for these conditions, previously thought to be untreatable. GTPases, crucial regulators in cellular function, become problematic when they malfunction, leading…

New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 has uncovered alarming rates of high blood pressure among young Americans. The studies underscore the pressing need to address social determinants impacting health to improve cardiovascular outcomes for both youth and young adults. One study examined data from the National Health and Nutrition…

Chinese American immigrants face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease the longer they live in the United States, and this risk varies significantly depending on their location, according to a groundbreaking study led by UCLA health researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, drew on data from the MESA (Multi-Ethnic…

A team at the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA has developed a cutting-edge diagnostic tool that promises to revolutionize the detection of Lyme disease. This innovative test, inspired by at-home COVID-19 testing, delivers results in just 20 minutes with remarkable accuracy and ease of use. Lyme disease affects more than 600,000 people annually in the…

When Alexander Chase was a young boy, he was captivated by the extraordinary diversity of plants in Earth’s tropical rainforests. This early fascination with nature’s untouched wonders led him to a pivotal role at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he’s pioneering a groundbreaking method to explore the hidden treasures of the ocean. Chase, an assistant…

Researchers at Virginia Tech has created an innovative tool designed to enhance the effectiveness of healthy beverage recommendations worldwide, addressing the increasing public health challenges posed by sugary drinks. The new tool, introduced by a team of researchers led by Nicole Leary, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, assigns…

In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have developed an innovative machine-learning tool that can identify subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Promising a new era of personalized medicine, this tool has the potential to transform RA diagnosis and treatment, as detailed in their study published in…

Striking new findings from Karolinska Institutet reveal that type 2 diabetes and prediabetes may accelerate brain aging, but a healthy lifestyle could reverse this trend. The study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, highlights the potential for lifestyle changes to influence brain health positively. The study examined over 31,000 individuals between the ages of 40…