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Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have identified a surprising link between oral health and breast cancer. Their research shows that bacteria commonly associated with periodontal disease can promote breast cancer development, accelerate tumor growth, and facilitate its spread by damaging DNA and changing the behavior of cancer cells. Published in Cell communication and signalingresearch focuses on Fusobacterium nucleatuma microorganism that has previously been linked to colorectal and other cancers. Researchers have found that this bacteria can enter the bloodstream and colonize breast tissue, where it can cause inflammation and…
Researchers at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine have shown how an imbalance in the gut microbiome increases the production of metabolic byproducts by certain gut bacteria. This imbalance triggers a feedback loop that exacerbates chronic kidney disease (CKD) in mice. Scientists have identified an experimental drug that has the potential to break the destructive cycle. The survey results are science. The research team showed that kidney damage increases nitrate levels in the colon. nitrate turbocharged “Escherichia coli”s (Escherichia coli) Production of indole. The organic compounds convert into the harmful waste product indoxyl sulfate, further damaging the kidneys.…
A new analysis led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that insulin copay caps for Medicare Part D beneficiaries keep insulin prices in check. The Inflation Control Act of 2022 mandated a $35 out-of-pocket cap for a 30-day supply of insulin for Medicare Part D beneficiaries starting January 1, 2023. This is the first time the federal government has imposed a cap on insulin prices for all Medicare beneficiaries. For the study, researchers analyzed Medicare claims data for approximately 3.8 million patients who claimed insulin at least once during a five-year period from 2019…
During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing hypertensive diseases by almost 30% by limiting their sitting time to no more than 8 hours a day and increasing their light daily physical activity to at least 7 hours a day, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Science Session 2026. The conference will be held in Boston from March 17-20, 2026, and will provide the latest science in population-based health, epidemiology, prevention, lifestyle, and wellness. cardiometabolic health. “Our study suggests that in the real world, where daily life is very different, what really matters…
Machine learning analysis of brain waves recorded during sleep could help identify people at high risk of developing dementia, according to a study led by the University of California, San Francisco and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. This study found that when a person’s “brain age”, estimated from sleep signals using brain waves, exceeds their chronological age, the risk of dementia increases. For every 10 years of increase in brain age relative to chronological age, dementia risk increased by nearly 40%. Conversely, if your brain age is lower than your chronological age, your risk of dementia will be…
Verily has raised a $300 million investment round to accelerate its efforts in artificial intelligence and precision medicine as it leaves Alphabet. The large round was led by Series Verily has transitioned its legal structure from an LLC to a corporation and changed its name to Verily Health. “At Alphabet, we applaud Verily’s tenacity in leveraging technology to address long-standing challenges in the healthcare industry,” Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, said in a statement. “Alphabet’s continued involvement, along with the addition of new investors, will enable Verily to further scale its business, improve patient…
Instantly activating or deactivating drugs at the right location is the focus of photopharmacology research. The goal is to develop drugs that can be turned on and off by specific wavelengths of light. Orally administered drugs can be selectively activated by exposing only certain parts of the body to light. The drug is no longer effective in other parts of the body, which reduces side effects. For example, a drug aimed at lowering blood pressure within the heart may only be active within the heart. Other organs that have the same binding sites as the active ingredient are not affected.…
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods can significantly increase your risk of serious heart disease, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions (ACC.26). Those who consumed nine or more servings per day were 67% more likely to experience a serious cardiac event compared to those who consumed about one serving per day. Ultra-processed foods include a wide range of packaged convenience products such as potato chips, crackers, frozen foods, processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, breakfast cereals, and bread. Risk increases steadily as intake increases. It was found that each additional daily intake increased the odds…
Current medications for schizophrenia treat symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but have little effect on cognitive symptoms such as disorganized thinking and executive dysfunction. As a result, many patients are unable to work, rely on their families for lifelong support, become homeless, and in some cases experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A new Northwestern University study in humans and mice has discovered a novel biomarker for schizophrenia that may also serve as a potential drug to treat the disease’s cognitive symptoms. Schizophrenia affects 0.5% of the world’s population, including approximately 2 million people in the United States “Many people…
When a pack of wolves kills prey, crows are often the first to appear. Even before the wolf begins to feed, these birds gather nearby and try to steal any scraps that are available. The timing of crows has long been considered almost spooky, leading many to believe that crows were simply following wolves in search of food. A new study that tracked crows and wolves in Yellowstone National Park over two and a half years reveals a more sophisticated strategy. Rather than chasing wolves, crows memorize locations where kills are likely to occur and return to those locations, even…