New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients
As the population grows older and diabetes becomes more common, chronic wounds are affecting more people than ever. These slow healing injuries significantly raise the risk of infection, tissue damage,…
Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health
As American Heart Month draws attention to cardiovascular wellness, a newly released scientific review is putting the spotlight on pecans, America’s native nut, and their role in heart healthy eating…
Ultramarathons may damage red blood cells and accelerate aging
Running extreme distances may do more than exhaust muscles. A study published in the American Society of Hematology’s journal Blood Red Cells & Iron reports that ultra-endurance events can injure…
Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes
For years, researchers have observed that people who live at high elevations, where oxygen is scarce, tend to develop diabetes less often than those at sea level. Although the trend…
“Celtic curse” hotspots found in Scotland and Ireland with 1 in 54 at risk
People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developing hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb and store…
Generative AI analyzes medical data faster than human research teams
In an early real world test of artificial intelligence in health research, scientists at UC San Francisco and Wayne State University discovered that generative AI could process enormous medical datasets…
Common pneumonia bacterium may fuel Alzheimer’s disease
A common respiratory bacterium that typically causes pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai report that Chlamydia pneumoniae can persist in both…
Air pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in 28 million older Americans
Older adults who live with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research led by Yanling Deng of Emory University, U.S.A. The…
Doctors implant dopamine-producing stem cells in Parkinson’s patients
Parkinson’s disease is a long term neurological condition that gradually worsens over time. More than one million people in the United States are living with the disorder, and about 90,000…
Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s
Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their findings suggest that physical activity strengthens the brain’s built in…















