Plant-based seafood alternatives should have similar flavors, textures and nutritional content to the foods they mimic. And recreating the properties of fried calamari rings, which have a neutral flavor and a firm, chewy texture after being cooked, has been a challenge. Building off previous…
Category: 5. Health
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Malfunctions in mitochondria influence skeletal aging
An interdisciplinary research team led by Professor Dr Bent Brachvogel has examined how mitochondria influence the premature ageing of the skeleton. Mitochondria are also referred to as the ‘powerhouses of the cells’ and they play a key role in the production of energy by way of cellular…
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AI algorithm can help identify high-risk heart patients to quickly diagnose, expedite, and improve care
Mount Sinai researchers studying a type of heart disease known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) have calibrated an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to quickly and more specifically identify patients with the condition and flag them as high risk for greater attention during doctor’s…
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Even light exercise could help slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University have found that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise could be valuable tools in the fight against Alzheimer’s. The new research, published as two papers in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the…
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Exercise boosts brain health — even when energy is low
We know exercise is good for our body, but what about our brains? A new study from the University of Missouri suggests that exercise plays a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp, even when one of the brain’s key energy sources isn’t available.
The study, led by Mizzou researchers Taylor Kelty…
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Artificial intelligence tool helps predict relapse of pediatric brain cancer
Artificial intelligence (AI) shows tremendous promise for analyzing vast medical imaging datasets and identifying patterns that may be missed by human observers. AI-assisted interpretation of brain scans may help improve care for children with brain tumors called gliomas, which are typically…
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Prostate cancer discovery opens door to more tailored treatments
Prostate cancer has distinct genetic properties in different groups of men that can be targeted to improve patient outcomes, UVA Cancer Center researchers have discovered. Based on new findings in Chinese men, the researchers are urging similar studies in other groups to advance precision…
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Cancer Treatment Efficacy is Not Dependent on Age
Our immune systems build as we grow and reach young adulthood. Exposure to various pathogens drives immune response and develops immune memory which can target similar diseases we come across in the future. However, as we get older, our health slowly…
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Tumor Byproduct Found to Suppress Immunity
Many different cancer treatments work to directly target the tumor or the cells around it. The immediate goal is to mitigate growth and progression, with the hope of complete eradication and long-term durable immunity. However, many barriers prevent complete…
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Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
On the morning of Easter Monday, after his final public address the day prior, Pope Francis died at age 88, closing 12 years of leading the Catholic Church. He joins the phenomena of people “holding on” until after an anticipated date or event, such as the holidays or a birthday, before…
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