Have you ever pondered the mysteries of the universe? Specifically, the mind-bending realm where quantum mechanics and gravity intersect? Well, buckle up, because a recent paper by Thomas Galley, Flaminia Giacomini, and John Selby is about to take us on a fascinating journey into this enigmatic world. Their research provides a...
New research in a population from Singapore suggests that individuals who drink coffee and tea appear to have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, even if they are genetically predisposed to it.
Imagine yourself passing through a spacious library with books holding your lifetime experiences, thoughts, and memories on their pages. This repository is organised by a web of connections between each section, so no detail is missed. These are our “cognitive maps"—the structured internal representations of the...
The liver is a crucial organ that performs several important functions and thus its well-being is crucial. According to recent research by the Duke-NUS Medical School, the omega-3 transporter protein called Mfsd2a plays a critical role in preventing fat accumulation in the liver. The finding could alter the way NAFLD is...
A new method of controlling inflammation and sugar levels for oral and systemic disease prevention using a common diabetes drug has been discovered by a team of researchers at King's College London.
Type 1 diabetes is particularly a serious disease and its management has been a journey fraught with various challenges. But MIT engineering announces a revolution in the treatment of diabetes which can be potentially transformative. This innovation is an implantable device, containing not only insulin-producing cells but also...
A new combination of treatments safely decreased growth of pancreatic cancer in mice by preventing cancer cells from scavenging for fuel, a new study finds.
In the age of speed and technology, people mistakenly believe that only hard and strict workouts can be useful for health. The Lancet Public Health, however, presents an enlightening perspective on the matter when it comes to new research. The Power of Small, Everyday Movements A University of Sydney ground breaking study led by...
While the bacteria in the intestine are helpful for digesting food and fighting infections, they have long been suspected to play an essential role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis. This chronic inflammatory disorder affects the joints.
Dementia, which includes Alzheimer's disease, currently affects around 1.8 million people in Germany. The exact cause has not yet been clarified, but genetic factors play a significant role in the development of the disease. Most previous analyses aimed at the identification of novel Alzheimer's genes used, a "case-control...
Happiness has become today’s fast-paced pursuit. People often relate their contentment from economic success to personal achievements to tangible outcomes. And suppose that the secret of happy life is not about the money that you earn, but about the social and not economic factors, which envelop you. The University of Hong...
A clinical trial from the United Kingdom suggests that doctors can safely reduce radiotherapy exposure time for prostate cancer treatment by administering higher radiation doses.
A new study spearheaded by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine lab has unveiled a previously unrecognized role for an essential nutrient in shaping the cellular landscape for one of the body's first lines of defense against infection, immune cells called macrophages.
Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing, stem cells and human neurons to study the impact of a gene that is commonly mutated in autism. This new study, published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics, ties mutations in the gene CHD8 with a broad spectrum of molecular and cellular defects in human cortical neurons.
Smoking, which impacts millions of people worldwide, is one of the pervasive habits that call for effective interventions aimed at cutting down cigarette consumption. The University of Missouri School of Medicine recently discovered a breakthrough solution to help smokers control their cravings in a unique way. Effects of...
Researchers at Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have identified protein markers that could signal for early development of metastatic lung cancer, providing possibilities for a new treatment.
Edith Cowan University research revealed that muscle strength benefits are seen with consistent, short exercise sessions. Participants performing a three-second eccentric bicep contraction thrice weekly saw strength improvements. Daily 20-minute exercises might be more beneficial than a single 2-hour weekly session. Regularity,...
New research suggests that the virus responsible for COVID-19 was a more common and deadly cause of sepsis during the initial period of the pandemic than previously assumed.
The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been termed the hygiene hypothesis.
Standing at a crosswalk, the signal changes from "don't walk," to "walk." You might step out into the street straight away, or you might look both ways before you cross.
We can find the staircase in every building, which is common for out daily life and even for our cardiovascular health but we usually look for some advanced gym equipment's and wide park for that. New Study from Tulane University shows that including stair climbing in our daily routines can greatly reduce the risk of heart...
Today. we all live in eras where there is an ocean of convenient appliances, gadgets & household things meant for the sole purpose of making our lives easy. But there can be hidden dangers underneath the charm of such mundane objects. There’s nothing surprising about some of these types of risks — while others might lurk in...
Oral contraceptives, the ever-reliable soldiers in the fight against unwanted pregnancies, find themselves ensnared in a web of discussions and debates regarding their potential link to depression, particularly among adolescents and women in their initial stages of use. We plunge into this discourse, unwrapping findings,...
Parkinson’s disease, renowned for its debilitating effects on movement, has always been intrinsically linked to the diminishment of dopamine, a chemical imperative for motor functions. However, a groundbreaking study by the University of Montreal divulges surprising revelations about the resilience of brain’s movement...
Mysterious Interaction Between Quantum Matter and Gravity (original.newsbreak.com)
Have you ever pondered the mysteries of the universe? Specifically, the mind-bending realm where quantum mechanics and gravity intersect? Well, buckle up, because a recent paper by Thomas Galley, Flaminia Giacomini, and John Selby is about to take us on a fascinating journey into this enigmatic world. Their research provides a...
Parkinson's disease: Can caffeine help lower risk? (www.medicalnewstoday.com)
New research in a population from Singapore suggests that individuals who drink coffee and tea appear to have a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, even if they are genetically predisposed to it.
Revolutionary AI Insight: Can Speech Patterns Unmask Schizophrenia? (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Imagine yourself passing through a spacious library with books holding your lifetime experiences, thoughts, and memories on their pages. This repository is organised by a web of connections between each section, so no detail is missed. These are our “cognitive maps"—the structured internal representations of the...
Singapore researchers discover omega-3 lipid's potential to combat fatty liver disease. (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
The liver is a crucial organ that performs several important functions and thus its well-being is crucial. According to recent research by the Duke-NUS Medical School, the omega-3 transporter protein called Mfsd2a plays a critical role in preventing fat accumulation in the liver. The finding could alter the way NAFLD is...
Common diabetes drug could treat gum disease and help with healthy aging, study claims (medicalxpress.com)
A new method of controlling inflammation and sugar levels for oral and systemic disease prevention using a common diabetes drug has been discovered by a team of researchers at King's College London.
MIT's Innovative Implant with Built-In Oxygen Generation Set to Transform Diabetes Care (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Type 1 diabetes is particularly a serious disease and its management has been a journey fraught with various challenges. But MIT engineering announces a revolution in the treatment of diabetes which can be potentially transformative. This innovation is an implantable device, containing not only insulin-producing cells but also...
Newfound mechanism suggests drug combination could starve pancreatic cancer (medicalxpress.com)
A new combination of treatments safely decreased growth of pancreatic cancer in mice by preventing cancer cells from scavenging for fuel, a new study finds.
Research Identifies Optimal Duration of Everyday Activities for Health Advantages (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
In the age of speed and technology, people mistakenly believe that only hard and strict workouts can be useful for health. The Lancet Public Health, however, presents an enlightening perspective on the matter when it comes to new research. The Power of Small, Everyday Movements A University of Sydney ground breaking study led by...
Researchers identify link between gut bacteria and pre-clinical autoimmunity and aging in rheumatoid arthritis (medicalxpress.com)
While the bacteria in the intestine are helpful for digesting food and fighting infections, they have long been suspected to play an essential role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis. This chronic inflammatory disorder affects the joints.
New Alzheimer's disease pathways identified (medicalxpress.com)
Dementia, which includes Alzheimer's disease, currently affects around 1.8 million people in Germany. The exact cause has not yet been clarified, but genetic factors play a significant role in the development of the disease. Most previous analyses aimed at the identification of novel Alzheimer's genes used, a "case-control...
In-depth Study Across 152 Nations Reveals Societal Keys to Happiness. (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Happiness has become today’s fast-paced pursuit. People often relate their contentment from economic success to personal achievements to tangible outcomes. And suppose that the secret of happy life is not about the money that you earn, but about the social and not economic factors, which envelop you. The University of Hong...
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer: 5 higher doses safe and effective (www.medicalnewstoday.com)
A clinical trial from the United Kingdom suggests that doctors can safely reduce radiotherapy exposure time for prostate cancer treatment by administering higher radiation doses.
Study: How nutrients are used reprograms immune cells with implications for infection and cancer (medicalxpress.com)
A new study spearheaded by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine lab has unveiled a previously unrecognized role for an essential nutrient in shaping the cellular landscape for one of the body's first lines of defense against infection, immune cells called macrophages.
Precise gene editing in human stem cells and neurons reveals links between genome organization and autism (medicalxpress.com)
Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing, stem cells and human neurons to study the impact of a gene that is commonly mutated in autism. This new study, published today in The American Journal of Human Genetics, ties mutations in the gene CHD8 with a broad spectrum of molecular and cellular defects in human cortical neurons.
Zapping Away Cigarette Cravings: A Novel Approach to Tackling Nicotine Dependence (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Smoking, which impacts millions of people worldwide, is one of the pervasive habits that call for effective interventions aimed at cutting down cigarette consumption. The University of Missouri School of Medicine recently discovered a breakthrough solution to help smokers control their cravings in a unique way. Effects of...
Possible markers identified for early metastatic lung cancer (medicalxpress.com)
Researchers at Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have identified protein markers that could signal for early development of metastatic lung cancer, providing possibilities for a new treatment.
New Study: How Often Should You Exercise for Optimal Benefits? (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Edith Cowan University research revealed that muscle strength benefits are seen with consistent, short exercise sessions. Participants performing a three-second eccentric bicep contraction thrice weekly saw strength improvements. Daily 20-minute exercises might be more beneficial than a single 2-hour weekly session. Regularity,...
Study finds SARS-CoV-2-associated sepsis was more common, deadly than previously thought (medicalxpress.com)
New research suggests that the virus responsible for COVID-19 was a more common and deadly cause of sepsis during the initial period of the pandemic than previously assumed.
Allergy study on 'dirty' mice challenges the hygiene hypothesis (medicalxpress.com)
The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been termed the hygiene hypothesis.
Neural activity associated with motor commands changes depending on context (medicalxpress.com)
Standing at a crosswalk, the signal changes from "don't walk," to "walk." You might step out into the street straight away, or you might look both ways before you cross.
Stair Climbing Reduces Heart Disease Risk by 20%, Potentially Surpassing the Benefits of Walking (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
We can find the staircase in every building, which is common for out daily life and even for our cardiovascular health but we usually look for some advanced gym equipment's and wide park for that. New Study from Tulane University shows that including stair climbing in our daily routines can greatly reduce the risk of heart...
Everyday Items That Are Hurting Your Health (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Today. we all live in eras where there is an ocean of convenient appliances, gadgets & household things meant for the sole purpose of making our lives easy. But there can be hidden dangers underneath the charm of such mundane objects. There’s nothing surprising about some of these types of risks — while others might lurk in...
Initial Two Years of Oral Contraceptive Use Could Heighten Depression Risk (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Oral contraceptives, the ever-reliable soldiers in the fight against unwanted pregnancies, find themselves ensnared in a web of discussions and debates regarding their potential link to depression, particularly among adolescents and women in their initial stages of use. We plunge into this discourse, unwrapping findings,...
Advancements in Understanding Stealthy Progression: Revealing New Insights into Parkinson’s Disease (www.theinnovativehorizon.com)
Parkinson’s disease, renowned for its debilitating effects on movement, has always been intrinsically linked to the diminishment of dopamine, a chemical imperative for motor functions. However, a groundbreaking study by the University of Montreal divulges surprising revelations about the resilience of brain’s movement...