A Cedars-Sinai study suggests that hormone replacement therapy is linked with lower levels of plaque buildup in the heart's arteries and improved survival rates among women. Women using HRT were found to be 30% less likely to die than those not on the therapy.
A recent study suggests that hormone replacement therapy may help improve heart health and overall survival in women, with lower levels of atherosclerosis and plaque buildup detected. The research found significant age-related benefits from the therapy, with women using it being 30% less likely to die than those not on hormone therapy.
After 40 days of daily training using a strategic memory improvement technique, individuals with typical memory skills more than doubled their memory capacity. Brain scans showed altered brain functions and similar connectivity patterns as those of world champion memory athletes. Four months later, recall performance remained high.
Dr. Navkiran Shokar is expanding the De Casa En Casa program to provide free cervical cancer screenings and education to rural counties in Texas, aiming to increase screening rates from 63-71% to 82% nationally. The grant will also train local nurses and community health workers to promote awareness of cervical cancer and its symptoms.
A systematic re-analysis of Chinese famine studies found no increases in diabetes, high blood pressure, and other chronic conditions among famine births, except for schizophrenia. The findings highlight an unrecognized flaw in common famine reports and suggest better indicators of famine exposure are needed.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health warn that renewed focus on debunked autism-vaccine links diverts attention from growing threats to healthcare services. The Affordable Care Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are under attack, posing a serious risk to essential protections.
Scientists have identified a distant relative of the living Ginkgo biloba plant through the discovery of well-preserved fossil plants in Mongolia. The fossils, dating back to the early Cretaceous Period, reveal unique seed-bearing structures that are unlike any other known plant, living or extinct.
The NSF has announced two new Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites along the Northeast U.S. continental shelf and in the northern Gulf of Alaska. The sites will study complex food webs, human activities, and environmental changes to promote science-based stewardship of marine ecosystems.
Researchers found that college students perceive a difference between 'real meal' and 'meal', with the former being associated with nutritious food and guidelines. The term 'real meal' could be an effective tool to encourage healthy eating habits in education campaigns or media-based interventions.
A Clemson University professor has been awarded a grant to investigate how chronic, low-level exposure to arsenic affects developing children and sensitive embryos. The research aims to pinpoint the specific developmental time frames most susceptible to arsenic's adverse effects.
A retrospective analysis of patients with babesiosis found six cases of warm-antibody autoimmune hemolytic anemia (WAHA) after treatment. Asplenic patients are at higher risk for this complication, which can be life-threatening and requires immunosuppressive treatment.
A machine learning application powered by artificial intelligence has been developed to provide evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions in interventional radiology. The system enables real-time communication between clinicians and patients, improving the quality of care.
A study examining the optimal timing for screening sleep apnea in patients who have had a heart attack found that initial tests conducted shortly after hospitalization are somewhat unreliable. Repeating the test or delaying it until six months later may be necessary to make an accurate diagnosis and avoid unnecessary treatment.
Researchers have confirmed that two extinct species of ichthyosaurs are the same, resolving a long-standing mystery. The study, published in Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, analyzed thousands of fossils and provided a superior understanding of the species.
The University of Miami's Miami project successfully completes a Phase I clinical trial of schwann cell transplantation to treat spinal cord injuries. The trial demonstrates the safety and feasibility of transplanting autologous human Schwann cells to repair damaged spinal cords.
Physicists have developed a methodology to solve the Schrödinger equation describing the behavior of an atom interacting with an external light pulse, yielding a theoretical description of how external light rays affect the energy levels of hydrogen atoms trapped inside fullerenes. The study reveals key aspects of the ionization proces...
Researchers have discovered a natural molecule that can repair damaged axons, the thread-like projections carrying electrical signals between cells. The molecule, fusicoccin-A, harnesses 14-3-3 activity to stimulate axon growth, offering a promising strategy for treating brain and spinal cord injuries.
Research reveals that only one-third of hospitalized smokers with heart disease received evidence-based smoking-cessation therapies, highlighting a performance gap among hospitals and cardiologists. Smokers who had lung disease or were younger than 58 years old were more likely to receive treatment.
A new study found that a diabetes drug called amylin improved learning and memory function in AD patients and reduced AD pathology in their brains. The findings suggest a potential blood test for AD using pramlintide.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that college students who consume medium-to-high levels of alcohol and marijuana have a consistently lower GPA over two years. The study tracked 1,142 students for two years after they began college and found that those who used both substances experienced lower GPAs throughout the period.
Research reveals PPCM is a global disease, presenting uniformly despite differences in healthcare systems and ethnic groups. Women with PPCM often experience heart failure and blood clots, highlighting the need for increased awareness and timely treatment.
Sanford Simon at Rockefeller University has received a $600,000 grant from the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation to develop a therapy for fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma. The disease typically affects adolescents and young adults with no history of liver disease, and there is currently no standard treatment regimen.
A team of researchers developed a new material that regrows quality bone in the affected area without developing scar tissue. The breakthrough could potentially treat patients with severe skull or facial injuries, making painful bone grafting obsolete.
Researchers have found that treating sulfate soils with magnesium-based additives can significantly improve their mechanical properties. The study showed that the treated materials exhibit greater resistances and dimensional stability compared to traditional lime-based applications.
Researchers found that younger heart attack patients are more likely to have low good cholesterol than elevated bad cholesterol. This suggests that traditional risk factors may not be enough to identify heart attack risk in this age group.
Eight student teams from around the world competed in the inaugural INFORMS O.R. and Analytics Student Team Competition, tasked with solving a challenging problem using an O.R. and analytics approach. The finalists were selected based on their use of the full analytics process, from framing the problem to quantitative analysis.
Researchers propose 'ballistic sorting' as mechanism underlying size-sorting of particles on asteroid Itokawa. The theory suggests that small pebbles rebound from boulders but sink into pebble-rich regions, leading to lateral separation of particles.
CSU researchers create affordable and rapid testing systems for water and food-borne pathogens, aiming to reduce expensive follow-up tests. The new system uses enzymes associated with fecal indicator bacteria, detecting harmful bacteria within four to 12 hours.
Astronomers have discovered the youngest and most distant galaxy ever seen, containing an abundance of interstellar dust formed by earlier star deaths. This discovery provides new information on when the first supernovae exploded and sheds light on the early Universe.
A study found people with coronary heart disease who are diagnosed with depression are twice as likely to die compared to those without depression. Depression was the strongest predictor of death in this patient group, regardless of age, gender, or timing of onset.
Researchers found wrist-worn fitness trackers less accurate in measuring heart rate during exercise compared to traditional chest strap monitors. The most accurate readings came from the chest strap monitor, particularly for individuals with heart conditions.
The NSF has awarded a $6.1 million grant to US Ignite, Inc. and Northeastern University to establish city-scale testing platforms for advanced wireless research. This collaboration aims to develop faster and more robust wireless networks, addressing the growing demand from devices such as smartphones and wearable technology.
The study found that increasing physical activity time by one hour a day reduces the presence of cardiometabolic risk factors such as obesity and diabetes. Conversely, watching TV increases these risks. Replacing sedentary activities with moderate-intensity exercise provides greater protection against cardiometabolic disease.
The International League Against Epilepsy has updated its epilepsy classification system, allowing for more informed decisions on treatment. The new system includes many types of seizures not captured in the older version, which may lead to greater advances in diagnosis and therapy.
Researchers have successfully created a phase of matter called a time crystal, where atoms move in a repeating pattern in time rather than space. This discovery opens up new possibilities for storing and transferring information in quantum computers.
A team of international researchers analyzed dental plaque from four Neandertals, revealing a complex picture of their behavior, diet, and evolutionary history. The study found that Neandertals had a good knowledge of medicinal plants and used them to self-medicate, including the use of poplar trees for pain relief.
Scientists explore ways to improve health span by clearing out senescent cells and reprogramming them. Researchers also examine re-purposing existing drugs and using computer power to fight aging.
New insights reveal that inhibitory neurons contribute to finely-tuned networks in the cortex, linking together neurons with similar functional properties. This discovery raises important questions about how these connections are formed during development.
Researchers discovered an experimental drug, LCL161, that stimulates the immune system and causes tumor shrinkage in patients with multiple myeloma. The study highlights the importance of studying drug interactions with the tumor microenvironment.
Researchers used virtual reality to test participants' willingness to help others, finding that 65% chose to rescue an injured person despite the risk to themselves. Altruistic individuals showed a larger anterior insula, linked to social emotions processing, and higher empathic concern.
New research reveals that Neanderthals at the El Sidrón site in Asturias, Spain, consumed a diverse diet including wild mushrooms, pine nuts, and moss. Genetic analysis of dental plaque found no evidence of meat consumption, contradicting earlier theories.
A new study from Northwestern University finds that sound wave stimulation synchronized to brain waves triples memory scores in older adults and enhances deep sleep. The technique, which uses real-time brain wave analysis, shows promise as a non-meditation approach to improving brain health.
Two studies presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session found that US heart failure patients experience higher hospitalization rates and mortality during winter. The studies also showed increased costs per hospitalization for heart failure during the colder months.
Researchers discovered that corals activate ancient genes when exposed to stressful conditions, which could serve as an early warning sign for coral bleaching events. This study provides a new way to monitor coral health and predict bleaching events, potentially helping scientists identify and map survivor coral colonies worldwide.
The SETD8 enzyme regulates cellular senescence, a process where cells stop proliferating due to age or stress. Lowering SETD8 increases protein synthesis and growth arrest in senescent cells, promoting metabolic activities.
A new model of care has been associated with a higher uptake of insulin treatment among patients with type 2 diabetes, reports a study published in The BMJ. By focusing on an enhanced role for practice nurses, the model aims to improve outcomes and reduce barriers in clinical practice.
Two groups of researchers successfully created time crystals using theories developed at Princeton University, discovering the essential physics of their function. The creation builds on previous developments that challenged conventional understanding of complex systems in equilibrium.
A study investigating laboratory rats' behavioral needs has won the 2016 International 3Rs Prize. The research, led by Drs Joanna Makowska and Daniel Weary, found that providing rats with simple and natural behaviors like burrowing and standing upright improves their welfare.
Denise Sloan, a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Toy Caldwell-Colbert Award. The award recognizes her excellence in mentoring clinical psychology graduate students and junior faculty.
Researchers found that rats drinking water infused with rare-sugar syrup gained less weight and had lower blood glucose and insulin levels. The study suggests that rare sugars could be a good alternative sweetener to regulate glucose levels.
A study found that women with breast cancer who engaged in regular exercise were 40% less likely to have a cardiovascular event and 60% less likely to die from coronary heart disease. Exercise may help mitigate the increased cardiovascular risk faced by cancer patients, reducing the risk of heart disease and its associated complications.
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine found that a time-honored mnemonic method can be taught to people with no prior hint of prodigious memorization skills. The method, known as the 'method of loci,' induces patterns of activity within new trainees' brains that closely resemble those of memory athletes.
A new model of healthcare has shown that nurses can improve patient uptake of insulin treatment, leading to better long-term health outcomes. In a recent Australian study, 70% of patients began treatment under the 'Stepping Up' program, compared to just 22% in traditional approaches.
Physicists propose non-invasive probe to induce magnetic response in materials with weak or nonexistent fields. This technique could yield more sensitive MRI machines, high-speed storage memory, and efficient CPUs.
A study found that people with high blood pressure consumed an average of 3,100 milligrams of sodium per day, more than twice the recommended daily limit. The increase was driven by rising sodium intake among Hispanics and African-Americans, groups that historically showed lower sodium intake levels.
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have discovered a bone-derived hormone that regulates food intake and blood sugar. The study found that the hormone, lipocalin 2, turns on brain neurons involved in appetite suppression, potentially leading to new targeted therapies for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
A new study found that a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae can worsen intestinal damage in mouse models of colitis by causing elevated uric acid levels. Blocking this yeast strain may alleviate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disorders in some patients, according to the researchers.
A new compound has been found to reverse the allegiance of innate immune system cells, turning them from tumor enablers into tumor opponents. When combined with chemotherapy or another immunotherapy, it significantly extended the period of tumor remission.
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that in-home occupational therapy significantly reduces the severity of depression in patients with central vision loss. The therapy, which includes training on daily activities like cooking and reading, is more effective than supportive therapy in improving mental health outcomes.
Patients with Type 2 diabetes and acute heart failure have a significantly lower risk of death if they have high systolic blood pressure, but are more likely to be hospitalized for heart failure. The study found that those with a systolic blood pressure above 150 mmHg were 45% less likely to die, but 47% more likely to be hospitalized.