Scientists have discovered how a naturally occurring hormone can reverse obesity in mice, and the answer lies in the brain. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma found that the hormone works by sending signals to a brain region that helps control metabolism and appetite. This is the same…
Category: 5. Health
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Scientists supercharge immune cells to destroy cancer more effectively
Researchers in Brazil are advancing a promising form of cancer immunotherapy by making natural killer (NK) cells more powerful and precise. In a recent study, scientists at the Ribeirão Preto Blood Center and the Center for Cell-Based Therapy (CTC) used the NK-92 cell line to test new designs…
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A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its source
As people get older, their blood and immune systems gradually lose strength. A major reason is the decline of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which are responsible for producing all types of blood cells. Under healthy conditions, these stem cells can renew themselves and create a balanced mix…
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Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
Have you been to a licensed cannabis dispensary lately?
My team and I often visit them in the Greater Lansing area to invite cannabis users to participate in our studies. As soon as we walk in, we are met with a dazzling array of products: high-potency vape cartridges, gourmet gummies,…
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Novel Biomarker Predicts Efficacy in Patients with Cancer
Current research investigates novel biomarkers that can predict therapeutic outcomes. Finding ways to determine therapeutic efficacy before treating patients would have life-saving outcomes. Many times, patients are on various therapeutic regimens that do not…
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Polarized Immune Cells Inhibit Treatment Efficacy in Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is often detected in late stages due to its location in the body. Tumors grow undetected within the gut and is hidden from physical palpitation. Additionally, minimal symptoms are present during early stages until the tumor becomes large…
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Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers
Imagine you and your partner are sitting in the waiting room of your doctor’s office, waiting for your appointment to get birth control – and instead of calculating how many other people will be called before you, or perusing old magazines, a nurse hands you a digital tablet and…
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Scientists remove “zombie” cells and reverse liver damage in mice
UCLA scientists have uncovered a harmful group of immune cells that quietly builds up in aging tissues and in the livers of people with fatty liver disease. When these cells were removed in mice, inflammation dropped sharply and liver damage was reversed, even though the animals continued eating…
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Common IBS medications linked to higher risk of death in major study
A new large-scale study led by researchers at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University is raising questions about the long-term safety of some medications commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The findings suggest that certain drugs, including antidepressants, may be linked to a…
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How low should blood pressure go? Science has the answer
Recent research from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for more aggressive blood pressure control could provide greater health benefits than previously believed. The findings indicate that the advantages of lowering blood pressure more intensively may outweigh concerns about overtreating…
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