Breastfeeding may lower mums’ later life depression/anxiety risks for up to 10 years after pregnancy
Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of a small observational study, published in the open…
Improving sleep isn’t enough: researchers highlight daytime function as key to assessing insomnia treatments
About one in nine adults suffer from chronic insomnia and its residual effects like drowsiness, cognitive issues, and irritability as well as increased health risks like diabetes and heart risks…
AI-powered ECG analysis offers promising path for early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Effective management hinges on early diagnosis, which is often impeded by non-specific symptoms and resource-intensive diagnostic…
Stem cell therapy for stroke shows how cells find their way in the brain
Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the cornea—can heal from minor scratches within a single day.…
California grants $7.4 million to advance gene-edited stem cell therapy for Friedreich’ s ataxia
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has awarded $7.4 million to support a University of California San Diego team developing a first-of-its-kind stem cell-based gene therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia,…
Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
For the first time, researchers at the University of British Columbia have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type of human immune cell—known as helper T cells—from stem cells…
Long-Term Study Suggests Walking Is Key to Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue #IG26 #ASCO
A new study found that regular physical activity, particularly walking, can significantly reduce cancer-related fatigue and improve quality of life in people with colorectal cancer, especially in the post-treatment setting.…
Development of an ultrasonic sensor capable of cuffless, non-invasive blood pressure measurement
A new technology has been developed that enables cuffless non-invasive blood pressure monitoring by using ultrasonic to track real-time changes in vascular diameter—without the need for a traditional cuff. The…
A more accurate way of calculating the value of a healthy year of life
Decades of advances in medical technology and public health are causing global populations to age. While achieving longer lives is certainly a net positive, this demographic shift is placing an…
New technique lights up where drugs go in the body, cell by cell
When you take a drug, where in your body does it actually go? For most medications, scientists can make only educated guesses about the answer to this question. Traditional methods…