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Drug targets identified for pancreatic cancer

Simultaneous disruption of lipid metabolism and KRAS-MAPK signaling eliminates pancreatic cancer tumors in preclinical human and mouse models. …

Psychedelics can reverse neuroimmune interactions that drive fear responses

New study finds that interactions between immune and brain cells drive fear responses, but treatment with psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin may reverse these effects. …

Children face elevated kidney, heart, and gut risks for years after COVID-19 infection

Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system. …

Retinal clues for genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia

Researchers investigated whether genetic risk for schizophrenia is associated with changes in retinal nerve connections, as the retina is a direct extension of the brain and may reflect brain alterations…

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Can hormone therapy improve heart health in menopausal women?

A new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative found that oral hormone therapy may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol, over the long-term in menopausal women. …

Illustration of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cells cluster in blood.

Reprogramming cancer cells to treat acute myelogenous leukemia

A new combination therapy alters gene activity to reduce stem cell-like traits and promote cell differentiation, offering potential therapeutic benefits for acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). …

Metabolic syndrome sharply increases risk of breast cancer recurrence and subsequent death

New research has shown that, in survivors of breast cancer, having an unhealthy metabolic profile, also known as ‘metabolic syndrome,’ increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 69 percent…

Largest ever genome-wide association study uncovers new drug targets and potential therapies for osteoarthritis

A combined study of genetic data from nearly 2 million people—including about 500,000 with osteoarthritis and 1.5 million controls—found 962 genetic markers linked to the condition, 513 of which were…

Popular CT scans could account for 5 percent of all cancer cases a year

A new study warns that radiation from medical imaging, particularly CT scans—which may account for 5 percent of all annual cancers—can significantly increase the risk of future lung, breast, and…

Study sheds light on how inherited cancer mutations drive tumor growth

A proteogenomic analysis of over 1,000 cancer patients revealed that inherited cancer mutations lead to dysfunctional proteins that disrupt physiological functions, providing insights into individual cancer risk and strategies for…