In a recently published article in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, scientists have described the importance of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in establishing optimal mental…
Life expectancy in the US increased between 2000-2019, but widespread gaps among racial and ethnic groups persist
From 2000-2019 overall life expectancy in the United States increased by 2.3 years, but the increase was not consistent among racial and ethnic groups and…
New study reveals Boston Celtics may be unfairly impacted by NBA finals scheduling
A landmark study by Australian researchers into jet lag and its impact on NBA performance reveals the Boston Celtics may have a distinct disadvantage in…
Ageism and health: Study shows close links: Nearly all older adults have experienced some forms of everyday ageism, but those with more health concerns had higher rates
Nearly all older adults have experienced some form of ageism in their everyday lives, a new study finds — whether it’s seeing ageist messages and…
Genetic screening algorithm can estimate a person's risk of developing chronic kidney disease
A new algorithm developed by researchers at Columbia University can analyze thousands of variants across the genome and estimate a person's risk of developing chronic…
Unique 3D printed system for wide-scale production of stem cells
Researchers have developed a unique 3D printed system for harvesting stem cells from bioreactors, offering the potential for high quality, wide-scale production of stem cells…
New combination therapy exploits ‘natural killer’ cells to destroy head and neck tumors
Scientists have identified a new treatment combination that is highly effective at suppressing the growth of head and neck tumors. A new study led by…
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease found to increase dementia risk
People with at least two of the following conditions—type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke—have double the risk of developing dementia. Prevention of diabetes and…
New approach eliminates specific strains of a bacterium related to acne
A new study by the Translational Synthetic Biology research group at UPF presents a new approach to eliminating specific strains of a bacterium related to…
New liquid biopsy, a crystal ball in the fight against esophageal cancer
Biomarkers are like the X on a treasure map, but instead of indicating the location of unearthed riches, they indicate an individual’s health status. Common…