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Discovery of key mechanism in Huntington’s Disease could pave the way for early detection and treatment
New research has identified the biochemical change responsible for the development of Huntington’s disease and demonstrated that blocking this change can stop disease progression. …
‘Low risk’ antibiotic has led to an almost untreatable superbug
A new study has found that an antibiotic for liver disease patients could expose them to a greater risk of a dangerous superbug. …
Discovery reveals how ovarian tumors disable immune cells
Researchers have discovered a mechanism that ovarian tumors use to weaken immune cells and hinder their attack by blocking the energy supply that T cells rely on. …
Could poor sleep in middle age speed up brain aging?
People in early middle age who have poor sleep quality, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of poor brain health in late middle age. …
Immunotherapy blocks scarring, improves heart function in mice with heart failure
A new study suggests that a type of immunotherapy, similar to the one approved by the FDA for treating inflammatory conditions like arthritis, may also be an effective treatment strategy…
Abundant urban green space linked to lower rates of heat related illness and death
A systematic review of published research suggests that abundant green space in urban areas is linked to lower rates of heat-related illness and death, as well as better mental health…
At-home brain stimulation for depression is safe and effective
A transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device was found to be safe and effective in treating depression at home. …
A healthy diet may help prevent low-grade prostate cancer from progressing to more aggressive forms
New research provides scientific evidence that a healthy diet may lower the risk of low-grade prostate cancer progressing to more aggressive forms in men undergoing active surveillance. …
Biomarker may predict immunotherapy response in liver cancer
Preclinical study finds that high levels of the NBR1 protein in specialized liver cells may predict poor immunotherapy response in liver cancer, while reducing NBR1 levels can shrink tumors in…
Researchers identify gene linked to severe ulcerative colitis
Researchers have identified a genetic variant that may help predict which patients are likely to develop severe ulcerative colitis. …
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Discovery of key mechanism in Huntington’s Disease could pave the way for early detection and treatment
New research has identified the biochemical change responsible for the development of Huntington’s disease and demonstrated that blocking this change can stop disease progression. …
Diet and Lifestyle
Abundant urban green space linked to lower rates of heat related illness and death
A systematic review of published research suggests that abundant green space in urban areas is linked to lower rates of heat-related illness and death, as well as better mental health…
Preventive Medicine
How doxycycline for STI prevention affects the gut microbiome
Researchers used metagenomic sequencing to study the effects of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on the gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance. …
