Getting beyond the gut: AI tool reveals hidden health risks for people with inflammatory bowel disease

Children born to obese mothers are at higher risk of developing metabolic disorders, even if they follow a healthy diet themselves. A new study from the University of Bonn offers an explanation for this phenomenon. In obese mice, certain cells in the embryo's liver are reprogrammed during pregnancy. This leads to long-term changes in the offspring's metabolism. The researchers believe that these findings could also be relevant for humans. The study has now been published in the journal Nature.

A team of physicians from Bochum are the first to successfully use CAR T-cell therapy to treat two patients with a rare autoimmune disease of the peripheral nervous system. This treatment modifies endogenous immune cells such that they can specifically target and eliminate B lymphocytes, which are here the origin of autoimmunity. This is the world's first clinical report on the use of CAR T-cell therapy to treat a serious autoimmune neuropathy.

New research found that youth who become increasingly addicted to social media, mobile phones or video games are at greater risk of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts and emotional or behavioral issues. The study, published June 18 in JAMA, was led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, Columbia University and University of California, Berkeley.

Young children who struggle to control their emotions and behavior have more symptoms of anxiety and depression as teenagers, a study says.

People with better cognitive health are at lower risk of later Alzheimer's disease, but genetics can interfere with this, according to a new study.

Food is medicine (FIM) programs that incorporate healthy food into health care for people with or at high risk for chronic disease show great potential in improving diet quality and food security, but additional research is needed to understand clinical outcomes, according to a systematic review of randomized controlled trials in the U.S. conducted by the American Heart Association.

Cancer researchers have a multitude of tools to study tumors. Histological staining uses dyes to make different kinds of tissue cells visible in microscopic slide images. CT scans can pinpoint the size, location and spread of a tumor. Epigenetic analysis can track a cancer's growth and genetic regulation.

The disruption of axons—the thread-like part of nerve cells that transmits electrical signals—is associated with Alzheimer's disease. One way axonal function may be hindered is through damage to the myelin sheath, a fatty coating that wraps around axons. Similar to the plastic or rubber used to insulate a cable, the myelin sheath allows neurons to quickly communicate with one another. When the structure is impaired, so is the conduction of electrical signals.

A study led in part by Mount Sinai researchers has found a compelling link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive impairment (RCI) in adults, underscoring the complex role that both biology and social determinants—such as food insecurity—play in brain health.

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for between 60% and 70% of all cases.

The story of the AIDS movement is one of regular people: students, bartenders, stay-at-home mothers, teachers, retired lawyers, immigrants, Catholic nuns, newly out gay men who had just arrived in New York, and many others. Some had lost friends or lovers. Some felt a moral calling. Some were just trying to balance their sexual karma. Many were angry. Most had no medical background or professional credentials—just a sense of urgency, tenacity and an unwillingness to look away.

The proverb "practice makes perfect" highlights the importance of repetition to master a skill. This principle also applies to learning vocabulary and other materials. In order to fight our natural tendency to forget information, it is essential to reactivate it in our memory. But, how often?

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine's benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.

A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers—a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A new national study reveals that most Medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability (ID) are not receiving recommended genetic testing despite clinical guidelines urging its use. The study appears in the journal Genetics in Medicine.

Macquarie University researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein found in human cells plays a powerful role in repairing damaged DNA—the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for building and maintaining living things.

A new lateral-flow test could one day save lives across the world through early detection of a deadly fungal disease that dramatically spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By weaving oral health into primary care education, research, and community practice, recent studies demonstrate that prevention-driven, patient-centered care is imperative for a healthy population.