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Youth in foster care often experience family instability, which can prevent continued relationships and social connections. Therefore, the strength and stability of their social support networks may play an important role in shaping their lives. A social support network is a comprehensive network of family, friends, neighbors, and community members who provide emotional, practical, and informational support when needed. Her recent research published in the journal social work researchKunhe Park, assistant professor at Michigan State University’s School of Social Work, investigated the relationship between various aspects of social support networks, such as type and size, and incarceration among youth who…

Firm, undercooked potatoes may provide a simple dietary strategy to reduce blood sugar spikes, but their effects appear to be short-lived and vary depending on the population. Study: Minimally cooked potatoes improved glycemic response over two meals and insulin sensitivity of a mixed rice and potato meal: a randomized controlled acute trial. Image credit: Sunlight_s/Shutterstock.com Recent research published in nutrients investigated the relationship between texture, oral processing, and starch digestibility of hard-cooked (HP) and soft-cooked (SP) potato samples. In this study, we further evaluated the acute postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses when these potato preparations were co-ingested with rice. Potato…

A team led by neurobiologist Professor Hilmar Barding from Heidelberg University has identified a key molecular process that promotes the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Working with researchers at Shandong University in China, scientists used a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease to show that harmful protein interactions cause brain cell death and lead to cognitive decline. The findings suggest new possibilities for developing more effective treatments. The deleterious protein interaction involves two previously studied components, the NMDA receptor and the TRPM4 ion channel. NMDA receptors play an important role in communication between nerve cells and are located on the cell surface…

If global temperatures rose by 2°C, the number of countries experiencing severe food insecurity could almost triple to 24, research shows.The climate crisis will have a disproportionate impact on food systems in poor countries, widening the gap between the weakest and least vulnerable countries, according to an analysis by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).Global warming increases the risk of food insecurity around the world, but food systems in low-income countries are projected to deteriorate seven times faster than those in rich countries.Ritu Bharadwaj, a researcher at IIED and author of the study, said: “Countries that already face…

CAMBRIDGE, UK and CAMBRIDGE, USA, March 23, 2026: Abselion, a pioneering life sciences technology company focused on simplifying the quantification of biomolecules, today announced the appointment of Dale Gordon as Chairman of the Board. His appointment strengthens Abselion’s governance and board-level expertise, adding experienced commercial and bioprocess leadership as the company continues to develop its global commitments, building on its recently established U.S. subsidiary. Abcelion is committed to building a well-managed organization that can support collaboration and reliable delivery as interest in the Amperia™ protein quantification system grows internationally. As Chair, Dale will help ensure sustainable growth and long-term value…

Recent research published in Affective Disorders Journal suggest that deep-rooted negative beliefs formed during childhood influence how borderline personality traits manifest in people with bipolar disorder. This study provides evidence that people with severe borderline traits experience a stronger psychological web of negative relationship patterns and self-harm than those with milder traits. These findings provide new insights into how mental health professionals can better tailor treatments for complex mood disorders. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including high emotions and depression. Many people with this condition also exhibit borderline personality traits. These characteristics include…

Scientists have discovered surprising risks associated with blocking a cellular enzyme once believed to protect against fatty liver disease. Blocking this enzyme may not be effective in the long term and may increase the likelihood of chronic liver damage and cancer as we age. In a study published in scientific progressresearchers at the University of Adelaide discovered that loss of the enzyme caspase-2 causes liver cells to proliferate abnormally. This uncontrolled growth causes inflammation, scarring, and increases the chance of developing liver cancer. These results question the growing interest in caspase-2 inhibitors as a therapy to manage or prevent fatty…

This article is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist, and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan area. Illinois is in the midst of a public health crisis. Approximately 1.5 million pipes that carry drinking water to homes and businesses contain or are suspected of containing lead, a neurotoxin linked to cognitive, reproductive, and cardiovascular problems. Now, public health and workforce advocates hope to turn the state’s long-overdue pipe replacement backlog into a statewide economic engine, creating up to 90,000 jobs over 10 years. A recent report proposes a plan to replace the state’s vast amount of…

Climate scientists drilled 500 feet into an ice floe on the Antarctic ocean floor and retrieved a rare record of 23 million years of sediment. This record helps prove why Antarctica’s southern ice shield determines the fate of remote, low-lying coastal areas. Layers of rock, silt, and fossils are like pages from a book of geological time, revealing how West Antarctica’s vast ice sheets and floating shelves responded rapidly to modest warming, with significant shrinkage and melting in a climate similar to today. Together with other new modeling studies and analyzes of current ice retreat, the marine sediment core samples…

Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new blood test designed to identify pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the deadliest types of cancer. Because pancreatic cancer is often discovered only at an advanced stage, treatment options are limited and survival rates remain low. For more information on this new approach, see clinical cancer researchwhich could help detect the disease earlier and improve patient outcomes. Pancreatic cancer has a poor prognosis, with only about 10% of patients surviving more than 5 years after diagnosis. But doctors believe survival rates could be significantly improved if the disease…