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Researchers have found that a potential drug developed at the Michigan Medical Society could treat severe fatty liver disease by improving gut health, according to a study published in . clinical research journal. Glycine-based tripeptide DT-109 reversed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in an animal model by disrupting the disease-causing pathway connecting the intestine and liver. MASH affects approximately 7% of the world’s population and can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. Despite recent therapeutic advances, treatment options remain limited. There is clear evidence that DT-109 protects the intestinal epithelial barrier and reduces the systemic influx of harmful…

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease claims nearly 20 million lives each year and remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Although they are most often associated with heart attacks and strokes, serious complications do not always start suddenly, and in some cases, their onset is much more subtle. This poses a difficult problem for doctors: how can they document something that is not happening during an exam? A standard electrocardiogram (ECG) only shows the heart’s activity at a specific moment, but even long-term monitoring does not always match when heart rhythm disturbances occur infrequently. As a result,…

Fathers whose first child is a girl tend to have more egalitarian views about gender roles and support policies that promote women’s rights. Recent research published in quarterly public opinion We suggest that this shift occurs even in culturally conservative countries where gender inequality remains prevalent. The findings provide evidence that daughters’ parenting experiences can change parents’ political attitudes toward specific social issues. Political scientists often study how families share and pass on beliefs. This process is known as political socialization. Traditionally, experts have viewed this as a top-down process in which parents transmit their political and social views to…

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a promising non-hormonal treatment for women suffering from menopausal genitourinary syndrome (GSM). GSM is a common chronic disease caused by low estrogen levels that affects the vulva, vagina, and urinary tract, causing symptoms such as vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and recurrent vaginal and urinary tract infections. Unlike over-the-counter treatments that temporarily relieve symptoms, this new treatment is designed to restore estrogen signaling only within vaginal tissue, without exposing other parts of the body to estrogen. In preclinical animal studies, this treatment restores the structure and function of vaginal tissues lost due…

Cancer remains notoriously difficult to treat. This is partly because tumors take advantage of the surrounding environment, including the resident microbiota, to evade immune surveillance and resist conventional treatments. While traditional oncology has primarily focused on genetic and cellular changes within tumor cells, the role of the gut and intratumoral microbiome has long been neglected. However, new insights into how bacterial metabolites modulate host immunity, how tumor-resident bacteria directly interact with cancer cells, and how microbial signatures correlate with clinical outcomes are opening up unexpected avenues of intervention. Based on these challenges, deeper exploration is needed into how microbiome science…

For decades, biology textbooks have taught that human hair grows because cells at the base of the hair follicle divide and push up the hair shaft. But new research suggests the explanation is incomplete. Scientists have now found evidence that hair growth is stimulated by hidden pulling forces generated by the movement of cells within the hair follicle. The discovery challenges long-held ideas about how hair grows and could prompt researchers to rethink everything from hair loss treatments to regenerative medicine. The findings, by researchers from L’Oréal Research & Innovation and Queen Mary University of London, were published in the…

King’s College London Research, nature communicationsprovides insight into how long-term inflammation contributes to cognitive decline in diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, aging, depression, and the lingering neurological effects of viral infections. Scientists have discovered that adding molecules involved in inflammatory responses to stem cells in the hippocampus impedes the development of new neurons. The formation of new neurons in this region, known as hippocampal neurogenesis, is essential for learning, memory, and regulating mood. It is one of the few parts of the human brain where new neurons are created in adulthood. Changes in adult hippocampal neurogenesis are associated with aging,…

Lawyers have filed a complaint against Belgium, accusing it of failing to protect its citizens from serious health risks posed by chemicals. advertisement advertisement ClientEarth has filed a human rights complaint with the European Committee for Social Rights (ECSR). Belgium has the highest levels of Permanent Chemical Substances (PFAS) of any European country. “We realized that not only has the pollution been present for a long time, but that authorities have had information about this pollution for years, if not decades, and very little is being done,” says Hélène Dugui, an environmental lawyer at Client Earth. NGO ClientEarth has extensive…

Ending a marriage is often a stressful experience, but the level of hostility between partners can have a lasting impact on physical and mental health. A recent study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology followed individuals over a 10-year period and found that those who experienced a high-conflict divorce often used more health services before and after the divorce. By tracking patterns in health outcomes, this study suggests that relationship dissolution is not just an isolated event, but a long-term process that begins to negatively impact health long before the marriage officially ends. The end of a marriage…

Handspring Health provides virtual mental health clinics for youth and families built around evidence-based care and ongoing training and support for clinicians. The four-year-old startup has secured $19 million in Series B funding to expand its clinician workforce, expand its value-based care partnerships with payers, and expand its geographic reach. The company also plans to expand its complex care models and invest in its technology platform, Handspring CEO and co-founder Sahil Choudhry told Fierce Healthcare in an exclusive interview about the funding round. RPS Ventures led the Series B round, with participation from new investor Angelini Ventures, and continued support…