July 1, 2025

Breakthrough brain sugar discovery turns the tables on Alzheimer’s disease

July 1, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / alzheimer

By Bronwyn Thompson June 30, 2025 Facebook Twitter Flipboard LinkedIn Reddit Sugar stores in the brain were previously thought to be unimportant Depositphotos View 1 Images Remarkable new findings about the sugar stores in neurons have unlocked an entire new method of treating Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive decline, and it goes a long way to […]

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How molecules can ‘remember’ and contribute to memory and learning

July 1, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / memory

Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain’s neurons has a kind of ‘molecular memory’, which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have identified a specific part of the ion channel at which new drugs for certain genetic diseases could be targeted. The researchers measure how ion channels

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Successful snus cessation led to increased body weight and blood pressure

July 1, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / blood pressure

Posted Today Snus users who stopped using snus experienced higher blood pressure and gained weight. This has been shown by a research group at Linköping University in a study on 33 people The research group investigated in the body when snus users stopped using snus for three months. Image credit: Linköping University/Johan Sjöholm The use and

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Appendix Cancer on the Rise: Implications for Diagnosis and Patient Care

July 1, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / appendix cancer

By Vijay Kumar MalesuReviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Introduction What is appendix cancer? How common is it? Diagnosis and symptoms Treatment options Prognosis and survivorship Ongoing research and clinical trials Prognosis and survivorship Future outlook References Further reading Once considered an outlier in gastrointestinal oncology, appendix cancer is now at the forefront of precision medicine, driven by

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The future is bright, as long as you wear sunglasses, says ophthalmologist

July 1, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / sun glasses

by Homa Warren, Baylor College of Medicine edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Sunglasses are an important accessory—not only for fashion, but more importantly, for protection. This summer, focus on wearing sunglasses while spending time outdoors. A Baylor College of Medicine ophthalmologist explains the benefits of sunglasses in the summertime and

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Breast cancer risk in younger women may be influenced by hormone therapy

July 1, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / breast cancer

by National Institutes of Health edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that two common types of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk in women before age 55. The study, “Hormone therapy use and young-onset breast cancer: a pooled analysis of prospective

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Cheese may really be giving you nightmares, scientists find

July 1, 2025 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / cheese

by Frontiers edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Scientists have found that eating too much dairy could ruin your sleep. Researchers questioned more than 1,000 students about the quality of their sleep, their eating habits, and any perceived link between the two, and found a strong association between nightmares and lactose intolerance—potentially

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Researchers explore the connection between programmed cell death and tissue regeneration

July 1, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / cell death

by Karolinska Institutet edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Physiological Reviews (2025). DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00036.2024 The delicate balance between cell death and regeneration is crucial for human health and longevity. Most mechanisms involved in programmed cell death (PCD) play a key role in normal tissue renewal and repair after injury. At the same time, PCD can also

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Subtle molecular changes in brain cells may be linked to autism and schizophrenia

July 1, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / autism

by New York University edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Cell Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2025.115727 A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has uncovered a key mechanism that helps shape how our brains are wired, and what can happen when that process is disrupted. In a new study published in Cell Reports, the RNA-MIND Lab at NYU Abu

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Gut microbiota analysis can help catch gestational diabetes

July 1, 2025 / Clinical Practice / InnovateMed Author / gestational diabetes

American Society for Microbiology FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail Highlights: Gestational diabetes significantly increases the risk of complications during pregnancy. A new study has linked gut microbiota dysbiosis to the onset and progression of gestational diabetes. Early detection and intervention can help reduce pregnancy complications. Washington, D.C.—A new study has identified early-pregnancy gut microbiota signatures associated with the

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