Genetic disorders — like cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease — are considered incurable, with gene mutations occurring in essentially every
Month: August 2024
Health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure
University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journalEnvironmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects
Ultrasound devise shows promise for treating chronic pain
Pain is a necessary biological signal, but a variety of conditions can cause those signals to go awry. For people
Advances in kidney cancer research and care
New insights into the biology of kidney cancer, including those informed by scientific discoveries that earned a Nobel Prize, have
A cellular community in the brain drives Alzheimer’s disease
An analysis of more than 1.6 million brain cells from older adults has captured the cellular changes that occur in
Neuroscientists explore the intersection of music and memory
The soundtrack of this story begins with a vaguely recognizable and pleasant groove. But if I stop writing and just
Kidney donors’ risk of death at all-time low
The risk of death for people who donate a kidney for transplantation — already small a decade ago — has
Epigenetics blood markers can help explain dementia risk
New research suggests that epigenetic markers in the blood could be useful for understanding dementia risk. Two linked papers from
A healthy lifestyle may counteract diabetes-associated brain aging
Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain ageing, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in
Aging population: Public willingness to pay for healthcare hinges on perceived benefits and risks
Healthcare is undoubtedly crucial for everyone. As individuals age, the risk for health issues and related expenses increases. Consequently, many
