Blocking nerve signaling may reduce cancer-associated cachexia
Researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized pathway linking lung tumor genetics, diet, and the nervous system that drives…
Community-based programs show greater promise for dementia prevention efforts
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking,…
Blood metabolism maps how lifestyle tracks function in cognitive aging
A new pathway-level analysis links diet and physical activity to blood metabolic patterns associated with mobility, cognition, independence,…
Statins may trigger muscle side effects by activating inflammatory danger signals
New experimental findings reveal how statins may push vulnerable muscle cells into a stress state, suggesting future strategies…
Gene linked to lower BMI points researchers toward a new obesity target
Scientists are tracing how a lipid-signaling receptor linked to blood pressure, insulin resistance, and weight gain could open…
Electroacupuncture at Lianquan point restores post-stroke swallowing function
Swallowing is a complex act requiring precise coordination of the mouth, throat, and voice box. After a stroke,…
NZ Muscle pulls protein and creatine supplements after review
“NZ Muscle apologises for these issues and invites affected customers to request refunds directly.” The company’s statement followed…
Scientists trace cardiac aging to a fading regulator in heart muscle cells
A sweeping single-nucleus atlas reveals how human hearts lose cellular balance with age and points to PRDM16 as…
How clinicians can identify and manage Ebola, hantavirus
Two deadly infectious diseases, Ebola https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.260834 and hantavirus https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.260789, have made headlines in recent weeks as they pose…
New Weight Loss Drugs Preserve Muscle and Cut Fat
Nearly every pharmaceutical company you can name is chasing this tantalizing idea: hang on to your muscles while…
New spatial map reveals treatment vulnerabilities in bladder cancer
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a spatial map of muscle-invasive bladder…
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…