June 11, 2025

S100A1: A potential new biomarker for frailty in older patients with heart disease

by Ina Henkel, University of Potsdam edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan   Gait Speed was determined using the 5-meter walk test. Credit: David Ausserhofer, DIfE Frailty is a condition characterized by increased vulnerability and decline in physical function. It’s a growing concern in the aging population, particularly among those with heart disease. A multidisciplinary research […]

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How a natural antioxidant could help reduce muscle decline linked to obesity

by Coventry University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan   Credit: The Journal of Physiology (2025). DOI: 10.1113/JP287056 Coventry University researchers have discovered that resveratrol, a natural antioxidant, may help combat muscle weakness caused by a high-fat diet. Resveratrol is found in foods like red grapes and peanuts and is already known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits,

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LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive

by Nathaniel M. Tran, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care. In our recently published research, my colleagues and I found that how LGBTQ+ people are treated

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Study shows the glucocorticoid receptor is a double-edged sword in prostate cancer

by University of Eastern Finland edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan   Coactivation of AR and GR influences a distinct population of single cells. Credit: Genome Research (2025). DOI: 10.1101/gr.280224.124 A recent study from the Institute of Biomedicine at the University of Eastern Finland shows that the glucocorticoid receptor can both promote and inhibit prostate cancer progression, depending

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Supplements Show Potential for Kidney Stone Prevention

ORLANDO, Fla. — Certain dietary supplements inhibit the formation, growth, and aggregation of calcium oxalate kidney stones and may ultimately aid in prevention, according to new research presented this week at NUTRITION 2025, the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. “We have searched for many new approaches with a hope of reducing kidney

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These glowing axolotls may hold the secret to human limb regeneration

With a silly smile and frilly gills, the axolotl has wriggled its way into the hearts of millions, becoming a popular aquarium pet and pop-culture icon in video games, children’s books and toy stores. But this adorable species of salamander is also helping researchers investigate a serious medical mystery: Could the human body be coaxed to regrow

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People Are Reporting A Frightening COVID Symptom Right Now — Here’s What To Know

Some people in China are using a dreadful term for it. Should we worry? A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid getting sick. COVID infections cause miserable symptoms such as fever, fatigue, congestion and more. Now, though, some people infected

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As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow

By Paula SpanJune 9, 2025 Republish This Story Disponible en Español More older people are using cannabis products, like edible gummies, regularly. Research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise. (Moment/Getty Images) Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California-San Diego, tells his students a cautionary tale about a

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Would you trust a life form engineered in a lab? Here’s why it matters

By Tarun Sai LomteReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Jun 9 2025 Can synthetic biology deliver on its promise without repeating the ethical failures of past technologies? This new report maps the crossroads of innovation, risk, and responsibility, revealing what’s at stake for our future. Report: Ethical Challenges and Concerns in Synthetic Biology. Image Credit: sizsus art / Shutterstock A recent report from Rice

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CT colonography beats stool DNA testing for colon cancer screening

Peer-Reviewed Publication Radiological Society of North America FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail image: Images of positive CT colonography (CTC) screening examination result in an asymptomatic 67-year-old man. Three-dimensional colon map from CTC (left image) shows the location of two sigmoid polyps that were detected (red dots). Three-dimensional endoluminal and confirmatory two-dimensional transverse CTC images show a large 1.6- cm

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