Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and…
New study could help reduce radiation exposure during cardiac CT scans
A new study at The University of Texas at Arlington could help substantially reduce the amount of radiation…
AI study of 101,000 patients links brown fat to heart and mental health
What can more than 100,000 medical scans reveal about the fat that burns energy, and why are researchers…
Only 15% of eligible American adults discuss lung cancer screening with their doctors
Lung cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer in its early stages, but only 15% of eligible…
Scallop-derived plasmalogens may support brain health and memory
The study, funded by B&S Corporation Co., Ltd., which manufactures and markets scallop plasmalogen, evaluated memory and brain…
Children remain more vulnerable to influenza despite protective antibody levels
Twice-weekly household testing across three influenza seasons shows why conventional antibody measures tell only part of the story…
Search warrants reveal lethal level of Benadryl ingredient found in 12-year-old Eve Rogers
ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – Five newly released search warrants reveal that 12-year-old Eve Rogers had a lethal level…
Sugary drinks from childhood linked to adult hypertension risk
Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of…
New biomarker predicts gastric cancer outcomes from CT scans
Researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in São Paulo, Brazil, have identified a new biomarker that…
Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer’s disease
Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease,…
PSMA PET detects high-risk prostate cancer bone metastases
Compared to conventional imaging techniques, prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging provides superior detection of bone metastases…
Novel PRRT approach shows promise in advanced neuroendocrine tumors
A new type of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) appears to be safe in metastatic neuroendocrine tumor patients…