How the immune system may influence Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related diseases
A sweeping review shows how the brain’s immune defenses can both fight and fuel neurodegeneration, revealing why timing,…
Older adults show high willingness for Alzheimer’s blood tests
Northwestern University psychologist Andrea Russell sees older adults with early cognitive impairment riddled with anxiety. Some worry a missed word or…
Gut-liver changes drive foodborne infection severity in fatty liver disease
A research team led by the University of California, Irvine’s Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public…
Aston University bioscientist receives £125,000 to investigate genetic reasons for neurodegeneration
Aston University bioscientist Dr John Reynolds has won a £125,000 Springboard grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences…
Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting hypertension risk
New waist-to-height cut-offs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass…
Study finds long COVID leaves a distinct immune signature in the blood
Blood tests revealed protein patterns tied to long COVID months after infection, while booster shots did not appear…
A new model to break the cycle of chronic nightmares in children
A novel framework reveals why nightmares persist in children, and how building confidence and coping skills could help…
Microneedle nanoparticle platform improves lymphatic imaging with high resolution
The lymphatic system plays a critical role in pathological conditions such as lymphedema and chronic inflammation to tumor…
Moving more, sitting less, and sleeping well may lower dementia risk
Data from millions of people reveal that everyday habits, like how much you move, sit, and sleep, could…
Lab study shows cigarette smoke damaged lung cells more than e-cigarette vapor
A new laboratory study found that cigarette smoke sharply disrupted lung cell defenses, while e-cigarette vapor showed no…
Rat hepatitis E virus may be a hidden cause of hepatitis in humans
A growing body of evidence suggests that rat hepatitis E virus is spilling into humans more often than…
EV-RNAs show promise for IBD diagnosis and treatment
A research team led by Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, has published a comprehensive…