Uganda launches first ever vaccine trial for Sudan Ebola virus
In a global first, Uganda's Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of…
Staying social may delay dementia by 5 years
Increased social engagement may delay dementia onset by up to five years, emphasizing the importance of social connections for brain health in older adults.
Teens who eat more ultra-processed foods score lower in school
A study of 800 Spanish adolescents links ultra-processed food intake to lower academic performance, emphasizing diet quality's role in educational success.
People with alcohol use disorder and depression report high pleasure from drinking
A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine reveals that people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to…
Study finds global underuse of medications for cardiovascular disease prevention
Secondary prevention medications for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are underused globally and additional strategies to increase their use are needed to improve CVD management and reduce premature mortality rates, according to…
Air pollution linked to increased hospital admissions for respiratory infections
Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
USC receives $6 million grant for pioneering glioblastoma gene therapy
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has awarded a $6 million grant to USC investigators pioneering a new first-of-its-kind genetic therapy for glioblastoma, a severe form of brain cancer.
Innovative 3D blood-brain barrier model enhances understanding of neuroinflammation
A 3D model accurately mimicking the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) in a laboratory environment has been successfully developed by research teams led by Professor Jinah Jang from the Departments of Mechanical…
New microscopy technique offers affordable way to study cancer cell metabolism
Understanding how tumors change their metabolism to resist treatments is a growing focus in cancer research.
Early adversity in firstborns increases mental health risk for siblings
Children are nearly three-quarters (71%) more likely to develop mental health problems between the ages of five and 18, if the firstborn child in their family experienced adversity during their…