Collagen is well-known as an important component of our skin, but its impact is much greater, as it is the most abundant protein in the body, providing structure and support to nearly all tissues and organs. Using their novel Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogels (FRESH) 3D…
Category: 5. Health
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Measles Continues To Spread—And Misinformation Is Making It Worse
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the spread of both measles and disinformation about it, the DOJ going after medical journals, HHS policy changes on Covid vaccines and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly.
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More than 624 cases of measles…
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How Will RFK’s Cuts At The CDC, FDA And NIH Affect You?
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 19: People including researchers from Chicago area universities gather … More
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Scientists identify potential treatments for emerging zoonotic pathogens
A team of San Antonio-based biomedical researchers trained a machine learning algorithm to identify more than two dozen viable treatments for diseases caused by zoonotic pathogens that can jump from animal hosts to infect humans. Scientists from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), The…
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Newborns living near trees tend to be healthier: New data suggests it’s not because healthier people reside near parks
The link between proximity to greenspace — including trees and parks — and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now new data from researchers at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health adds to our understanding of these health benefits, accounting for other factors that may…
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London’s low emission zones save lives and money
New research from the University of Bath has revealed that Greater London’s clean air policies — the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are not only improving the city’s environment but are also delivering significant measurable public health and economic benefits.
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Link between heart attack severity and circadian rhythm unveiled
The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered by researchers at UTHealth Houston, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with the natural circadian rhythm.
The study’s findings were published in…
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How bacteria in our aging guts can elevate risk of leukemia and perhaps more
Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s along with an international team of researchers have discovered a surprising new connection between gut health and blood cancer risk — one that could transform how we think about aging, inflammation, and the early stages of leukemia.
As we grow older — or in…
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Childhood exposure to bacterial toxin may be triggering colorectal cancer epidemic among the young
In an effort to explain a modern medical mystery, an international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer: a bacterial toxin called colibactin.
Produced by certain…
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Micro-nano-plastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck
People with plaque in the blood vessels of their neck have a higher amount of tiny plastic particles in those vessels compared to people with healthy arteries. This increase was significantly higher in people who had experienced a stroke, mini-stroke or temporary loss of vision due to clogged…