Read More News Health 3 months ago Heart Drug Dronedarone Reveals New Lymphoma Weakness VCU researchers discovered that dronedarone, an antiarrhythmic drug, targets USP11's non-catalytic UBL domain to selectively impair lymphoma cells. Preclinical tests show tumor suppression with minimal toxicity, suggesting a promising drug-repurposing path for precision oncology.
Read More News Health 3 months ago A Heart-on-a-Chip That Maps Cardiac Cells in Real Time A new heart-on-a-chip platform merges whole-tissue and cellular-level sensors to monitor contractile force and local stresses, promising improved drug testing and patient-specific cardiac models.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Longer Lives in Women A long-term analysis suggests metformin, a common diabetes drug, is associated with a 30% reduced risk of death before age 90 among postmenopausal women, highlighting potential geroprotective effects and the need for randomized trials.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Lifelong Language Habits Reduce Alzheimer's Risk by 38% A Rush University study links lifelong engagement with reading, writing and languages to a 38% lower Alzheimer's risk and delayed onset. Lifelong cognitive enrichment may build resilience against dementia.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Pink Noise and Sleep: New Study Reveals Harmful Effects A lab study finds that pink noise—a popular sleep aid—can reduce REM and deep sleep. Researchers compare pink noise with environmental noise, showing earplugs may protect sleep quality.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Pregnancy Deaths Shift: Overdose and Violence Lead A national review finds that accidental overdose, homicide and suicide now lead pregnancy-associated deaths in the U.S., calling for improved screening, data collection and integrated care during pregnancy and postpartum.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Why Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Young Adults — What to Know Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising among younger adults. This article explains emerging causes, symptoms to watch for, screening options, and practical steps to reduce risk.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Unexpected Molecular Shifts in Midlife and Early Sixties A metabolomics study found sharp molecular shifts in both men and women around the mid-40s and again in the early 60s. Researchers urge larger, more detailed studies to identify causes and health implications.
Read More News Health 3 months ago One Third of Dementia Cases Linked to Peripheral Illness A global review links about one-third of dementia cases to diseases outside the brain—gum disease, liver disease, hearing and vision loss, and type 2 diabetes—suggesting new prevention pathways.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Eating Within Eight Hours Reduces Crohn's Symptoms 40% A University of Calgary trial found that 16:8 time-restricted eating reduced Crohn's disease activity by about 40%, improved abdominal pain and lowered inflammatory markers—without changing calories or diet type.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Piezo1: The Protein That Could Mimic Exercise for Bones Scientists identify Piezo1, a mechanosensitive protein in bone marrow stem cells, as a key mediator of exercise-driven bone growth; this insight points to potential therapies that mimic exercise for osteoporosis patients.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Why the Brain, Not Just Muscles, Boosts Exercise Endurance New research shows neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) drive endurance gains after repeated exercise in mice. SF1 neuron activity and synaptic growth correlate with improved stamina and metabolic adaptation.
Read More News Health 3 months ago mRNA COVID Vaccines in Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism A prospective multi-center study of 434 toddlers finds no link between maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination before or during pregnancy and early autism or developmental delays, offering reassurance for parents and clinicians.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Sleepless Nights Could Drive Half a Million Dementia Cases A reanalysis of older adults suggests insomnia could account for about 12.5% of dementia cases in the US — roughly 449,000 people in 2022 — highlighting sleep health as a potentially modifiable risk factor.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Five Sleep Subtypes Reveal Hidden Links to Health A large study identifies five reproducible sleep subtypes—two morning types and three evening types—each tied to distinct health, behavior, and brain-imaging signatures, suggesting personalized sleep and health strategies.
Read More News Health 3 months ago When Ancient 'Poop Medicine' Meets Modern Microbiome Science Once dismissed, fecal transplants are being reexamined with modern science. Properly screened stool can reshape the gut microbiome and shows promise for infections, metabolic and neuropsychiatric conditions—yet risks and time-limited effects demand caution.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Moderate Caffeine Intake Linked to Lower Dementia Risk A long-term study of nearly 132,000 people finds moderate caffeinated coffee or tea intake linked to an 18% lower dementia risk. Results are associative, not causal, and benefits plateau beyond moderate consumption.
Read More News Health 3 months ago When You Eat Matters: Fasting Eases Crohn’s Symptoms A 12-week randomized trial found that time-restricted feeding — eating within an 8-hour daily window — reduced Crohn’s disease activity by 40%, cut abdominal pain, and improved inflammatory markers without changing calorie intake.
Read More News Health 3 months ago New Oral Drug Slashes Remnant Cholesterol by 60% in Trial TLC-2716, an oral liver- and gut-targeted LXRα modulator, reduced triglycerides by ~38% and remnant cholesterol by up to 61% in a 14-day phase 1 trial. Early results support further testing for hypertriglyceridemia and MASLD.
Read More News Health 3 months ago Why Your 40s Feel So Exhausting — And How to Fix It Midlife often feels uniquely exhausting because modest biological changes—muscle loss, mitochondrial decline, sleep fragmentation and hormone variability—coincide with peak life demands. This article explains why and what to do.
