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New research from the Snow Center for Immune Health challenges long-held assumptions about autoimmune diseases and reveals that celiac disease may be caused not just by an overactive immune system, but by subtle defects in the function of immune cells. Published in Immunology and cell biologythis study found consistent changes in the behavior of immune cells in patients with celiac disease, and the differences can appear long before symptoms develop. Researchers have identified distinct patterns in early immune responses that may help predict autoimmune risk and support more personalized monitoring and care in the future. At a glance new…
A real-life supermarket experiment shows that moving fresh produce to discount store shelves can lead to healthier shopping carts, but the effect is small and increases in food waste show that policy design still matters. Evaluating supermarket location strategies to encourage healthier eating habits: Overview of the WRAPPED study. Image credit: Itxu / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal public health researchresearchers investigated whether supermarket location strategies could improve eating habits, store sales, and household purchases at UK discount supermarkets. Inadequate diet is a major modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Supermarkets are a major food source…
Dementia makes most things in life difficult, including hospital treatment. Although often essential for patients suffering from severe acute illnesses, hospital treatment can be confusing for patients. person with dementiaor disabled person. Compared to older adults without dementia, people with disabilities in the United States have higher rates of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. In such cases, the decision to admit requires a delicate balance between the potential benefits and risks of inpatient treatment. Previous research suggests that people with disabilities who are admitted to hospital have higher mortality rates and spend more days away from home in the subsequent…
Could there be a giant, undiscovered planet in the outer reaches of our solar system? This idea existed even before Pluto was discovered in the 1930s. Prominent astronomers have proposed the planet, which they have named Planet The gravitational pull of an undiscovered planet several times larger than Earth was considered a possible reason for this discrepancy. The mystery was finally explained in the 1990s by recalculating Neptune’s mass, but then in 2016 Caltech astronomers Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown proposed a new theory about the possibility of Planet 9. Their theory involves the Kuiper Belt, a huge belt of…
A promising experimental compound developed by researchers at ETH Zurich could offer a new way to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In studies on mice, the treatment reduced nerve cell loss, extended the animals’ lifespans, and targeted biological processes that cannot be addressed by existing Alzheimer’s disease drugs. The compound, known to researchers as Compound 10, is the result of nearly 20 years of research led by Ursula Quitterer, a professor of molecular pharmacology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. Long study seeking new Alzheimer’s clues The research began about 20 years ago when Quitterer received a…
Sen. Bill Cassidy (MD, R-Louisiana), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, is seeking information from New York City officials regarding a cybersecurity breach that occurred in late 2025 at NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest public health system. The lawmaker is seeking answers from CEO Michael Katz, M.D., about the system’s security protocols, best practices, notification authorities and how to respond to incidents. mayor of new york The Zoran Mamdani government is also mentioned in the June 4 letter (PDF). Cassidy has given officials until June 18th to respond. NYC Health + Hospital notified…
People with high levels of psychopathy tend to define themselves differently depending on which specific traits they possess, and emotional callousness is associated with being less likely to identify with social relationships. A recent study published in Social and Personality Psychology Compass investigated these patterns by testing how different models of psychopathy match how people view their personal identity. Psychopathy is a personality framework characterized by traits such as a lack of empathy, emotional shallowness, and manipulative tendencies. In social interactions, people with high levels of psychopathy often prioritize personal interests over others. They are less likely to follow social…
NASA has released a new update on the ongoing air leak issue within the International Space Station’s Russian Zvezda Service Module. In this issue, cracks in transport tunnels have been causing small air leaks since 2019. The affected area is known as the PrK transport tunnel. NASA and Roscosmos have been monitoring the leak for years while working to uncover its root cause and reduce air loss. Roscosmos has used both temporary and permanent sealants as part of its leak mitigation efforts. 95 Leak rate increases while operation is in progress According to NASA’s latest update, Roscosmos detected a higher…
Artificial intelligence is here to stay in healthcare, and the industry’s biggest companies, such as CVS Health, are making significant contributions to the technology. But deploying AI requires a workforce that is ready for the revolution. Against this backdrop, CVS rolled out its internal AI Learning Academy. The academy aims to educate employees about the real-world applications of technology and how it can impact and improve workflows. This program was built in collaboration with internal human resources and technology leaders. Greg Karanastasis, CVS’ senior vice president of talent development, told Fierce Healthcare that the goal is to build something bigger…
A new study shows that chronic levels of the hormone oxytocin, measured through human hair, may reflect the emotional quality of the mother-child relationship. This study reveals that a reciprocal biological balancing effect may be occurring, with maternal hormone levels compensating when the child’s baseline is at the lower end of the spectrum. These findings were recently published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology. Oxytocin is widely recognized as a key chemical messenger involved in social bonding. This neuropeptide is produced deep in the brain in a small region called the hypothalamus and helps regulate many physical and social functions. The…