The alarming increase in obesity and diabetes worldwide has resulted in a significant rise in the prevalence of fatty liver disease, affecting approximately 20% to 30% of the global population. Within this…
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Sharp Increase in Diarrhea and Vomiting Cases in UK Hospitals Raises Concerns, but Norovirus Outbreak Not Confirmed
A significant rise in the number of patients being hospitalized with symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting has been reported by the NHS in the UK. According to the latest NHS weekly report…
Researchers Discover Previously Unknown Liver Pathway in Gene Therapy Immune Responses
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a crucial liver pathway that plays a surprising role in immune responses to gene therapy. The findings, published in…
The Impact of Healthy Cells on Cancer Treatment Effectiveness
New research conducted by scientists at UCL and Yale suggests that the presence of healthy cells within tumors can hinder the effectiveness of chemotherapy. These findings, published in the journal Cell, provide…
UMass Lowell Researchers Investigate the Gut Microbiome’s Impact on Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s have a significant impact on the lives of millions of individuals worldwide. Research conducted at UMass Lowell’s Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences aims to shed…
Unlocking the Potential of mRNA to Develop Novel Leukemia Therapies
Leukemia, a type of blood cancer affecting people across all demographics, sees a staggering 320,000 new cases diagnosed in Europe each year. Among children, leukemia accounts for one-third of all cancer cases….
Night shift work linked to sleep disorders in more than half of workers, finds study
Shift work, especially night shifts, is associated with a higher occurrence of sleep disorders, according to a study conducted by researchers in the Netherlands. The study, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, examined…
Trial Results Find New Gold Standard for Treating Head and Neck Cancer
Results from a phase III trial have suggested that a precision radiotherapy technique could become the new gold standard for treating head and neck cancer patients. The study compared dysphagia-optimized intensity-modulated radiotherapy…
Twice Daily Brain Stimulation May Boost Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients, Suggests Clinical Trial
A recent clinical trial published in the open-access journal General Psychiatry suggests that twice daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain may enhance cognitive function in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The trial…
New Study Sheds Light on the Link Between Lipids and Diabetes
Researchers at the University of Geneva have made two significant discoveries regarding the relationship between lipids and diabetes. While sugar is widely regarded as a leading cause of type 2 diabetes, this…