Immune system found to be more mobile and flexible than previously thought
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that some natural killer cells, NK cells, temporarily reside in…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Drinking soft drinks may fuel depression by altering gut bacteria
Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate…
Researchers uncover possible immune link to chronic pain
University of Arizona researchers may have uncovered a connection between chronic pain and a somewhat uncommon immune condition,…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…
Discovery of vascular-associated fibroblastic cells opens new path for diabetes treatment
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells that produce…
Inappropriate triage prolongs time to pain medication in vaso-occlusive crisis
Most individuals living with sickle cell disease who presented to the emergency department with a pain crisis, known…
SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in…
COMBINEDBrain and MUSC join forces to launch pediatric CNS biorepository
COMBINEDBrain, a leader in advancing translational neuroscience research, and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), one of…
Exercise snacks may help improve heart and lung health in sedentary adults
Exercise snacks-intentional short bursts of physical activity-may be an effective way of boosting the cardiorespiratory fitness of physically…
New program aims to educate clinicians on the latest advances in heart failure treatment
The American College of Cardiology is launching a new program to educate clinicians on the latest advances, medications…
Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger
As climate change fuels longer, hotter summers, new research shows that older adults’ hearts can’t keep up, exposing…