New project documents vanishing heritage diets for future health benefits
The world’s ‘heritage’ diets could hold vital clues to better health. Writing in Nature Medicine, researchers from 12…
Most hospital readmissions after heart failure are not heart-related
Non-cardiovascular conditions account for most hospital readmissions after heart failure, and new research suggests that taking multiple non-heart…
Weight loss and anti-inflammatory drugs combine to combat leukemia
Obesity can act as fuel for leukemia, according to a study led by Indiana University School of Medicine…
Semaglutide dose may matter more than weight loss for heart health
A large real-world study suggests semaglutide’s cardiovascular benefits may be more closely linked to the dose patients receive…
Muscle health plays crucial role in diabetes risk, study finds
A major new international study led by Curtin University, has found diabetes risk is about more than just…
Vaping reduces fitness and blood vessel function in young adults
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared…
Study reveals distinct roles of oxygen-sensing proteins in skeletal muscles
Skeletal muscles-responsible for movement, joint stabilization, and postural support-are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during…
Study reveals substantial rise in Latin American dementia rates
A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Newcastle University…
Animal-free lung model unlocks better treatments for RSV in babies
Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure…
Gut microbiota may shape eating behavior and guide new obesity treatments
From appetite signals to food reward, researchers reveal how gut microbes may influence disordered eating and obesity, while…
Global study reveals country-specific patterns in dementia risk factors
A major, USC-led study of more than 214,000 older adults across 14 countries and regions finds that the…
New genomic map identifies hundreds of genes governing bone health
In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate…