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Dementia prevalence in Latin America and Caribbean

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Dementia rates rise in Latin America and Caribbean

Medical experts and longitudinal research have highlighted a growing concern regarding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, particularly within Latin American and Caribbean populations. Initially, specialists warned agains

Research on biological age and early-onset health risks

5 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Accelerated biological aging linked to high BMI and early cancer risk

Scientific research continues to emphasize biological age as a critical indicator of health risks, distinct from chronological age. Previous studies involving UK Biobank data linked accelerated aging to increased risks o

Advancements in Alzheimer's detection, AI, and drug access

15 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Alzheimer's diagnosis shifts toward early detection via blood biomarkers

Research into Alzheimer's biomarkers continues to evolve, with recent findings refining the utility of blood-based testing. While plasma p-tau217 remains a key indicator, studies suggest its predictive power in symptom-f

Prostate cancer detection and treatment advancements

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Prostate cancer awareness: Experts emphasize early diagnosis and risk factors

Medical research and clinical guidance regarding prostate cancer continue to focus on improving early detection and personalizing treatment strategies. Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and Oxford University have dev

Discovery of immune structures in skull bone marrow

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Washington University researchers discover immune hubs in skull bone marrow

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified specialized immune structures within the bone marrow of the skull. Published in the journal Nature, the study uses mouse models to

Ketogenic diet clinical trial results

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ketogenic diet more effective at reversing prediabetes, study finds

A clinical trial published in Cell Metabolism suggests that a ketogenic diet may be more effective at reducing liver fat and reversing prediabetes than Mediterranean or plant-forward diets. The study involved adults wi

Brain mechanism discovery for chronic pain management

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Scientists identify brain mechanism to suppress chronic pain

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have identified a biological mechanism in the brain that may allow for the control of chronic neuropathic pain. The study, published in ‘Current Biology’, focus

Research on dietary fiber and gut microbiome health

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Gut microbiome and dietary fiber research highlights health impacts

Scientific research has increasingly focused on the relationship between dietary fiber, the gut microbiome, and human health. Initial studies conducted by researchers from the United States and Brazil demonstrate that wh

Ketogenic diet clinical trial results

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Ketogenic diet shows superior liver fat reduction in clinical trial

A clinical trial published in Cell Metabolism, involving researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, indicates that a ketogenic diet may be more effective at reducing liver fat and improvi

Discovery of skull-based immune structures

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Skull bone marrow identified as localized immune hub for the brain

Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have identified previously unknown immunological structures located within the bone marrow of the skull. Published in the journal Nature, the study describes these form

Ketogenic diet clinical trial results

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Low-carb diets offer extra liver benefits, study finds

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine conducted a randomized clinical trial, published in Cell Metabolism, to compare the effects of a ketogenic diet against Mediterranean and high-carbohydrate plan

Glioblastoma laser therapy research

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Washington University researchers find improved laser therapy for glioblastoma

Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have conducted a study involving 787 patients to evaluate the effectiveness of laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for treating glioblastoma, an aggressiv