Smoking continues to be a central focus in global health research because its influence extends across multiple systems in the body. Recent advances in cardiovascular science show that the relationship between smoking and long term disease is…
“Zombified” cells in blood vessels may play a key role in the development of metabolic diseases, like diabetes, with age, a new study finds. And slaying these zombie cells could be a promising approach for future treatments.
Cells usually become
Researchers at the University of Vermont have identified new blood tests that could help predict a person’s risk for dementia.
The blood tests measure tiny amounts of proteins that have leaked from damaged…
Bharat’s research found that 65% of lung cancer patients at Northwestern didn’t qualify for screening based on the current guidelines. Women, Asian Americans and non-smokers diagnosed with lung cancer were more likely to be ineligible for…
Disturbances to the gut microbiome contribute to health conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To better understand how those microbes interact with…
Chemotherapy activates a stress sensor in immune cells, triggering inflammation and nerve damage, which may help explain why many cancer patients experience debilitating pain as a side effect, according to a new study by Weill Cornell…
The behaviors identified on the screener — like using food to calm an upset baby who isn’t showing signs of hunger — are common strategies that parents often use to comfort their infants in the moment. But these well-intended actions can…