Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Copenhagen – Faculty of Science image: Coated fiber particle seen through a microscopeview more Credit: Gabriele D’Oria Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now invented a “disguise” that solves...
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Masseter muscle volume might be a key indicator of sarcopenia risk in older adults
Japanese study explores the link between masseter muscle volume and sarcopenia risk in older adultsPeer-Reviewed Publication Juntendo University Research Promotion Center image: Reduced MMV flags higher sarcopenia risk in elderly adults, influenced by various factorsview more Credit: Dr. Saori Kakehi from Juntendo University, Japan As populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia—a progressive loss of muscle mass...
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Researchers develop clinically validated, wearable ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring
Peer-Reviewed Publication University of California – San Diego image: This small, stretchy skin patch uses ultrasound to continuously monitor blood pressure deep inside the body. A comprehensive clinical validation on 117 subjects, including patients in the intensive care unit, has demonstrated its potential as a simpler and more reliable alternative to current clinical methods for...
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Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair
Posted Today UCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a critical regulator in the heart’s healing process after a heart attack. Heart muscle cells surrounding the damaged tissue after a heart attack. Image credit: Arjun Deb Lab/UCLA Using animal models, they demonstrate that bone marrow-derived immune cells called macrophages secrete GPNMB, which binds to the...
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Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
Posted Today Humans aren’t the only ones who grow forgetful as they age — fruit flies do, too. But because fruit flies have a lifespan of only about two months, they can be a useful model for understanding the cognitive decline that comes with aging. Brain – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) A new study published...
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ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS ARE A DANGER FOR PEOPLE WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
NOVEMBER 19TH, 2024POSTED BY ESTHER ROBARDS-FORBES – UT AUSTIN (Credit: Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. TAGS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Consuming more ultra-processed foods—from diet sodas to packaged crackers to certain cereals and yogurts—is closely linked with higher blood sugar levels in people...
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A more severe form of mpox has been reported in US
by Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The United States has reported its first confirmed case of the more contagious form of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. ADVERTISING The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week issued a health advisory, stating that while the country’s risk for the more severe form...
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Cholesterol: Know your numbers suggests cardiologist
by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D. The catch: We don’t need too much cholesterol. ADVERTISING Atherosclerosis,...
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About 1 in 10 U.S. adults have high cholesterol, report reveals
by Ernie Mundell Nearly one in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADVERTISING The findings were published Nov. 20 as an National Center for Health Statistics Data Brief. The data, from 2021 through 2023,...
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AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advance
by European Respiratory Society A urine test measures levels of five biomarkers to forecast a flare up of COPD. Credit: European Respiratory Society / Global Access Diagnostics Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will flare up, according to a study published in ERJ...