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Ultra-Processed Foods Raise Blood Sugar in People With Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have unveiled a groundbreaking study revealing that consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as diet sodas, packaged snacks and certain cereals and yogurts, is associated with higher blood sugar levels in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The study, published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and…
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Global Study Unveils ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Bottled and Tap Water, Offers Clean Solutions
A new study has uncovered the widespread presence of toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water samples sourced from around the globe, with significant implications for public health. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Birmingham, Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen (SUSTech) and Hainan University in Haikou, is published in ACS…
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How HDL Quality in Midlife Women Could Influence Alzheimer’s Risk
Higher levels of HDL-C, commonly known as “good cholesterol,” have historically been associated with better health outcomes. However, startling new research led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health suggests a different narrative for women as they transition through menopause. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, reveals that…
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New Study Links Human Brain Evolution Genes to Autism, Intellectual Disabilities
A team of international researchers has uncovered a significant link between two human-specific genes and crucial genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders, offering new hope for understanding and potentially treating conditions like autism and intellectual disabilities. In a study published in Neuron, researchers led by Pierre Vanderhaeghen, a professor of medicine at VIB-KU Leuven, in collaboration…
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Study Highlights Rising Use of Naloxone by Good Samaritans Amidst Opioid Crisis
As the opioid crisis continues to grip the nation, a new study underscores the vital role that untrained bystanders play in reversing overdoses. Researchers from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Public Health, in collaboration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, have revealed a 43.5% increase in the use…
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Breakthrough Ceramide Research Paves Way for New Cardiovascular Disease Diagnostics
In a significant development in the field of lipidomics, researchers have achieved a pivotal breakthrough. This collaborative study, known as the Ceramide Ring Trial, was spearheaded by scientists from the University of Vienna in conjunction with research teams in Singapore, Julich and Espoo. Together, they have successfully established new ceramide reference values, which play a…
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How Skin Tone Influences Medication Effectiveness and Safety
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have reported that skin pigmentation could significantly impact how medications perform, suggesting that the current drug development process might be shortchanging people with varying skin tones. In a perspective article published in the journal Human Genomics, Simon Groen, an assistant professor of evolutionary systems biology, and Sophie Zaaijer,…
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Scientists Discover Key to Combat Drug-Resistant Parasitic Infection
In a groundbreaking effort to combat drug-resistant strains of the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, researchers led by the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB) of the Czech Academy of Sciences have made a crucial discovery. By successfully isolating and preparing the proteasome enzyme complex of the parasite, they’ve opened the door to developing new and…
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Smartphone-Based Scavenger Hunt Uncovers Early Dementia Signs
In a significant breakthrough, researchers at DZNE and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg in Germany have harnessed smartphone technology to identify individuals at an elevated risk for dementia. This innovative approach utilizes mobility data collected during a smartphone-based wayfinding task, shedding new light on the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, recently published in…
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Breakthrough in AMD Research Offers New Hope for Preventing Age-Related Blindness
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a primary cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States, has long eluded effective, side effect-free treatments. In a significant breakthrough, research published in the journal Developmental Cell offers critical insights into the cellular mechanisms driving AMD and identifies potential new therapeutic targets. “Current treatments for AMD have limited efficacy…
