Category: Lifestyle

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 31, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 2, titled “Cysteinyl leukotriene receptor 1 modulates retinal immune cells, vascularity and proteolytic activity in aged mice.”

The most comprehensive model of the brain’s metabolism, incorporating more than 16,800 biochemical interactions, has identified key targets to reverse the age-related decline in brain function.

A new review was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 13, 2025, titled “Signaling pathway dysregulation in breast cancer.”

Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical forces in tissues including stress, strain, and stiffness.

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4), a member of the phosphodiesterase superfamily, has highly important roles in cyclic nucleotide signaling pathways and a variety of skin disorders.

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S. News & World Report, has opened a phase 1 trial seeking to one day transform rectal cancer from a mostly radiation-resistant disease to one that can be cured using radiation and chemotherapy.

Sugar coatings aren’t only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts’ immune system.

A study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a leading journal in dementia research, has demonstrated the high accuracy of plasma p-tau217 as a blood-based biomarker for detecting abnormal brain beta-amyloid (Aβ) pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

The UK Health Security Agency has developed a toolkit to guide research and preparedness efforts in biosecurity. Medscape News UK

Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a heightened prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

Compared with those who spent most of their time in a single room, people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) who were able to travel outside of their home without assistance were significantly less likely to be hospitalized or die within a year, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

Loneliness has become a global health crisis, linked to depression, dementia, and early death. With over a billion people affected, how are countries working to reconnect us? Medscape Medical News

Advisory organization calls for more focus on science-based evidence and less reliance on customary practices. Medscape Medical News

Findings of a study comparing waist circumference to BMI for predicting the development of obesity-related cancers show that waist circumference is a stronger risk marker in men but not in women. Medscape Medical News

By the time you graduate medical school, you should have a handle on these chronic diseases, as you’ll likely encounter them at some point in your career. Medscape Medical News

Frailty is a complex syndrome that may be under-recognized yet can complicate the clinical trajectory of neurologic diseases like dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Medscape Medical News

At the annual ATTD conference, experts debated whether patients who use continuous glucose monitoring should aim for normal glycemia. Medscape Medical News

Atopic infants introduced to peanuts between ages 4 and 11 months have a low prevalence of peanut-triggered food protein–induced enterocolitis syndrome, new research shows. Medscape Medical News

Researchers find new drug associations with floppy iris syndrome, including alpha-1 blockers, atypical antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, and, in women, brinzolamide and salbutamol. Medscape Medical News

Only 1.9% of patients show glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency after discontinuing prednisolone, indicating that routine adrenal function testing with a short corticotropin test is unnecessary. Medscape News UK

Pregnant women with cirrhosis and their infants face increased risks for preterm birth, ICU admission, and perinatal mortality, with the albumin-bilirubin score predicting adverse outcomes. Medscape News UK

Mildly to moderately dilated ascending aortas progress slowly over time, with a high home-measured systolic blood pressure linked to a faster progression. Medscape News UK

Long-term nemolizumab use reduces itch, disease severity, and steroid dependence in patients with prurigo nodularis in a Japanese trial. Medscape Medical News

Early toxicities associated with a 3-week hypofractionated radiotherapy regimen do not raise initial safety concerns in women with breast cancer, a recent analysis finds. Medscape Medical News

From mice performing first aid to birds using antioxidants, animals display remarkable self-medication behaviors that could inspire human medicine. Medscape Medical News

Research suggests physicians feel largely unequipped to care for patients with autism, contributing to major health disparities, but change is here. Medscape Medical News

A simple score using clinical factors can help predict the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia in young adults who are currently below the screening threshold for colorectal cancer. Medscape Medical News

Adjunctive use of wide-area transepithelial sampling with 3D computer-assisted analysis increased detection of Barrett’s esophagus in patients with symptomatic GERD. Medscape Medical News

Dietitian-supported intensive nutritional therapy improves survival and disease severity in patients with alcohol-related acute-on-chronic liver failure, a study finds. Medscape Medical News

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As the building block for muscle, this macronutrient is essential to your longevity.

Scent is a powerful tool for connection, linking us to specific places, people, or even moments in time.

Medscape Medical News speaks with Jiha Lee to discuss how to provide holistic, patient-centered care for older adults living with rheumatic disease. Medscape Medical News

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