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New study links ultra-processed foods and health risks, showing strong ties to inflammation, obesity, and heart disease in Canadians.
A major Canadian study finds that ultra-processed foods are linked to inflammation, obesity, and heart disease, raising calls for urgent action.
Mac Oliveau
New study links small rises in blood sugar to changes in men’s sexual and reproductive health—before diabetes even starts.
Blood sugar is key to men’s reproductive health, study findsMac Oliveau
A new MSK study finds that two genes, SP5 and SP8, act as master switches for forming primary cilia — crucial structures in early development.
Scientists found the genetic switch that makes primary cilia growJoshua Shavit
New AI model predicts mRNA protein output, aiding drug and vaccine design by targeting specific cells.
AI breakthrough predicts how mRNA makes proteins inside the bodyMac Oliveau
Low oxygen during sleep linked to vessel damage, with participants showing more white matter hyperintensities when oxygen levels fell below 90%.
Scientists link sleep apnea to faster mental declineJoseph Shavit
Gene SDR42E1 may stop cancer growth and aid vitamin D therapies, new research shows.
Gene discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and other diseases tied to vitamin D deficiencyJoshua Shavit
Social isolation raises diabetes risk and poor blood sugar control in older adults, new U.S. study shows.
Social connection linked to significantly lower risk for diabetesJoseph Shavit
Smart pen tracks hand movements to detect Parkinson’s with 96% accuracy in early stages.
High-tech pen detects Parkinson’s disease with 96% accuracyMac Oliveau
Gene editing fixed brain mutations in mice with AHC, offering hope for treating rare neurological diseases at the DNA level.
Harvard gene editing treatment corrects brain mutations and improves survivalMac Oliveau
New research shows exercise and brain health are linked—small bursts of activity may lower dementia risk by up to 40%.
Small doses of exercise can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 40%, study findsRebecca Shavit
Baxdrostat shows promise for patients with resistant high blood pressure, lowering risks of stroke and heart attack.
Breakthrough pill could help millions with resistant high blood pressureJoseph Shavit
UCLA scientists created AlloCAR70-NKT, a ready-to-use immune cell therapy that targets kidney cancer from multiple angles—without customizing for each patient.
UCLA develops new immune cell therapy to battle deadly kidney cancerJoseph Shavit
New research shows how your brain tracks emotional transitions and adapts based on past feelings using music and brain imaging.
Emotional flexibility in the brain explained through musicMac Oliveau
Magnetic cellbots and ultrasound stimulation offer a breakthrough approach to brain regeneration, boosting stem cell therapy precision and success.
Scientists combine magnetic microrobots with ultrasound stimulation to grow new neuronsJoseph Shavit
AI-designed minibinders help immune cells kill cancer faster, opening the door to precision therapies in just weeks.
New AI-driven cancer treatment builds immune defenses in weeksMac Oliveau
Pimple patch with micro-spikes clears acne in 7 days, study findsRebecca Shavit
New wearable microneedle device tracks glucose and meds in real time for safer, personalized diabetes care.
Wearable microneedle patch offers real-time diabetes trackingMac Oliveau