Researchers develop novel exosome-based drug delivery system to treat Alzheimer’s disease
A research team led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has developed a novel drug delivery system for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
New map offers valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer
Scientists have created the first extensive map showing how all possible genetic changes can affect health in the gene DDX3X, leading to valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental…
Heart Foundation congratulates the Australian Government for passing of new tobacco control legislation
The Heart Foundation welcomes the passing of the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 in Parliament today as a critical action to prevent and further reduce the heart…
COVID-19 significantly raises risk of severe complications in pregnant women
Study found that pregnant mothers with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM), including adult respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure, emphasizing the urgent need…
Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it
Study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found an association between dairy intake and prediabetes risk, highlighting that low-fat milk consumption may increase prediabetes risk, while high-fat yogurt is…
ChatGPT models excel in neurology exam, surpassing human student performance
Study shows two ChatGPT large language models (LLMs) outperformed human neurology students in an entrance exam, with one model achieving 85% accuracy, demonstrating their potential in clinical neurology and medical…
Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks
Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase…
Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds
Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.
Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges
This study in Scientific Reports reveals that symptoms of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) vary between children and adults, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in early diagnosis and treatment to…
Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression
Study demonstrates that inhibiting stromal class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) can effectively slow down pancreatic cancer progression, shedding light on a new therapeutic approach targeting the tumor microenvironment.