Study provides insight into potential mechanisms underlying diabetes-related disc tissue damage
Type 2 diabetes alters the behavior of discs in the vertebral column, making them stiffer, and also causes the discs to change shape earlier than normal.
Genes dictate taste: Study finds genetic links to food preferences
Study reveals the significant impact of genetic variations on adult dietary preferences, highlighting the complex interplay between genetics and food choices.
Study demonstrates chemo-preventive properties of alpha-santalol against prostate cancer development
Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree), sandalwood oil has been used for many centuries by several cultures throughout the world for perfume, soaps, incense and candles.
Hormonal steroids found to boost drug resistance in gonorrhea bacteria
Study uncovers how Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a major sexually transmitted infection pathogen, utilizes host-produced hormonal steroids to enhance its drug resistance and survival, revealing a complex interaction between bacterial resistance mechanisms…
Neural prosthetic device successfully used to recall specific memories
A team of scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Southern California (USC) have demonstrated the first successful use of a neural prosthetic device to…
Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden
'Time to put your money where your mouth is: addressing inequalities in oral health' is the new Economist Impact white paper published today, commissioned by the EFP (European Federation of…
Diabetes management program cuts dementia risk in type 2 patients
A recent study highlights the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary diabetes management program in reducing the risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing the importance of glycemic control for…
Scientists discover how oxytocin influences memory in animals
Oxytocin (OXT) is a hormone that is known for its effects on psychological well-being and emotional bonding in animals.
Glial fibrillary acidic protein levels pinpoint future dementia risk a decade in advance
Researchers identify GFAP as a potent biomarker for predicting dementia risk over a decade before clinical diagnosis, underscoring its potential for early screening and intervention in asymptomatic individuals.
The Teeny Tiny Tandem Mobi Insulin Pump Goes On Sale Today
The Tandem Mobi — a new tiny insulin pump — goes on sale now for customers in the United States. Tandem Diabetes Care calls it the “world’s smallest durable insulin…