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More than 50 years after Agent Orange was used in Vietnam, a new national study has been published online ahead of print. blood progress highlights genetic changes linking exposure to Agent Orange and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow cancers that can progress to acute leukemia. The results of this study shed light on why some veterans develop more severe bone marrow cancers and have the hope that these people will be able to access the service-related care they need. The study, led by Michael A. Sekeres, MD, chief of hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at…
In a Mayo Clinic-led study, postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy reported significant weight loss when taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug to treat overweight and obesity. These women lost about 35% more weight on average than women who used tirzepatide alone. The result is Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology, Women’s Healthpoints to new possibilities for treating obesity and related health conditions in postmenopausal women. Menopause is often associated with increased weight gain and an increased risk of developing overweight and obesity. These changes increase the likelihood of developing serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.…
New preclinical research suggests that palmatine may reduce diabetes-related fatty liver disease by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and liver cell death across multiple biological pathways. Research: Palmatine improves MASLD in type 2 diabetes by modulating liver apoptosis and inflammation. Image credit: sasirin pamai / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal scientific reportA group of researchers investigated how palmatine, a natural chemical found in some medicinal plants, improves MASLD by controlling apoptosis and inflammation in T2DM. Burden of MASLD in patients with type 2 diabetes Did you know that more than half of T2DM patients also develop MASLD?…
By scanning the brains of mice over their lifetime, scientists at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute and the University of Texas at Dallas found that the human brain is not unique in how it changes as we age. These findings may one day help researchers pinpoint the mechanisms in humans that cause age-related brain decline, making humans vulnerable to, or resilient to, disease and disability. Their study was published online today. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The discovery that human and mouse brains age in similar ways may one day help scientists understand the factors underlying brain changes during…
Neutrophil infiltration is a hallmark of lung inflammation during respiratory viral infections, but the origin of these cells is a subject of debate. A study led by Professor Xuetao Cao’s team from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences used a golden hamster model of SARS-CoV-2 infection to uncover a dynamic spleen-to-lung neutrophil axis that operates during antiviral defense. Their discovery is immunity and inflammation Diary of March 11, 2026. team Integrating single-cell RNA velocity analysis and spatial transcriptome deconvolution to track neutrophil dynamics across time and tissues. What emerged was a clear picture of the crosstalk between organs. At the…
A global simulation study suggests that school closures due to the pandemic may not only have disrupted learning, but also widened inequality and reduced the likelihood that children will outgrow their parents’ education. Important points Achievement and mobility School closures due to COVID-19 are projected to reduce educational attainment and weaken intergenerational educational mobility, especially in regions without relief measures. underprivileged children Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are estimated to experience greater learning loss during school closures because they have less access to effective continuing learning. upward mobility In some high-income and upper-middle-income countries, the proportion of children with more education…
A new study led by researchers at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that some of the benefits of the Mediterranean diet may come from tiny proteins hidden within mitochondria, opening new doors to how diet shapes aging and disease risk. The study, led by Roberto Vicinanza, the Leonard Davis Supervising Associate Professor of Gerontology at the University of Southern California, found that people who adhered to a Mediterranean-style diet had higher levels of two mitochondrial microproteins, humulin and SHMOOSE, both of which are associated with protection against cardiovascular disease and neurodegeneration. These microproteins may…
Snus is clearly associated with gum damage. However, according to a systematic review, the association with dental caries remains unclear. More research is needed regarding white snus. Researchers reviewed 26 European studies on smokeless tobacco (SNUS) and oral health in Sweden. The overall picture that emerges is complex. There is consistent evidence that snus can cause gum recession, especially in the area where the snus is applied. Some older studies have reported more gum inflammation among traditional snus users, even after accounting for plaque levels. The risk of gum recession is lower with partial snus than with loose snus. New…
A new research paper has been published in Volume 18. Aging-United States Published on March 12, 2026, entitled “Neural Network Model of Blood Biochemistry and Gut Bacteria to Predict Human Biological Age.” Led by Anastasia A. Kobelyatskaya of the Institute of Gerontology Clinical Research Center of the Russian National Research Medical University of Pirogov and the Institute of Aging Biology with the Preventive Medicine Clinic of the Petrovsky Russian Surgical Research Center, and Alexey Moskarev of the Institute of Aging Biology with the Preventive Medicine Clinic and Preventive Medicine Clinic of the Petrovsky Russian Surgical Research Center as the corresponding…
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and placing a significant burden on healthcare systems. For many people, pain is long-term and interferes with work, sleep, and daily life. However, in most cases, doctors cannot identify a clear structural cause, making effective long-term treatment difficult. New research published in Volume 14 of the journal bone research Our findings suggest that hormone-based treatments may help relieve chronic low back pain by reducing abnormal nerve growth within injured spinal cord tissue. The study was led by Dr. Janet L. Crane of…