New clinical guidelines standardize kidney replacement therapy in ICU patients
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and severe complication in the intensive care unit (ICU). Due to…
Fermented dairy was linked to lower mortality, but the pattern shifted at higher intakes
A 19-year analysis of US adults reveals a striking dose-response pattern that could help clarify how fermented dairy…
Giant-nucleus cells form the foundation of early-stage cancer
Iron is an essential micronutrient, but excess iron can damage cells and increase cancer risk. While many cells…
Caloric restriction reduces genetic mutations across the mouse genome
Mutations are changes in the molecular “letters” that make up DNA, the genetic blueprint for cells. Mutations build…
Caffeine dominates esports supplements, says new systematic review
Pure caffeine supplementation was associated with consistent improvements in cognitive function, gaming performance and psychological mood. The review…
New tool predicts heart failure treatment effects on blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium
A new heart failure (HF) treatment effect calculator could help overcome one of the largest barriers to effective…
Chronic stress is more than a mental health problem: How it can raise blood pressure and put your kidneys at risk
Managing stress does not mean eliminating every difficult situation. The practical goal is to reduce the body’s repeated…
Metabolic stress triggers long-lasting immune system changes in diabetes patients
A growing understanding of trained immunity, a form of long-lasting immune system adaptation, is reshaping how scientists view…
New study reveals massive gap in American blood pressure care
Nearly 23 million Americans with blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg or higher may be eligible for blood-pressure-lowering medications…
Plant-based diets reshape gut microbes to boost healthy metabolites
Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating…
Taiwan Biobank data reveals ongoing natural selection in living humans
For more than a century, scientists have sought to reconstruct human evolution using diverse lines of evidence, including…
Experts urge focus on prevention to tackle global heart failure
Heart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of…