Scientists have identified an enzyme that plays a key role in developing insulin resistance, and may lead to new treatment optionsDepositphotosResearchers have identified a novel mechanism through which type 2 diabetes develops. In experiments with mice, they showed that inhibiting a specific enzyme could pave the way for a new approach to treating the...
If the E-AB biosensor enters production, there may be no need for these painful finger-prick tests in the future. Credit UnsplashFor people with diabetes, having to do painful daily finger-prick blood tests is a common and uncomfortable experience. However, scientists created a sample device for home use that checks blood sugar levels using saliva...
Credit: PixaobayThe idea that reducing meat consumption enhances cardiovascular health is not groundbreaking, but previous studies affirming this have often been hindered by confounding factors like genetics, background, and lifestyle. Now, researchers have minimized many of these variables by conducting a study on identical twins, comparing the effects of a healthy omnivore diet with...
Credit: DepositphotosScientists have found a method to specifically remove the 'detrimental' immune cells responsible for autoimmune skin diseases, preserving the 'beneficial' cells. This breakthrough may pave the way for more precise and enduring treatments for conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo.In our skin, there are specialized immune cells designed to safeguard against infections, combat...
Possessing certain personality traits increases the risk of a dementia diagnosis, while others lessen it, research has found. Credit: DepositphotosRecent studies indicate that certain personality traits can elevate the likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia, while others can mitigate this risk. Notably, there is no uniform correlation between personality and brain pathology associated with...
Researchers have developed a handheld eye-safe laser that can rapidly diagnose concussion on-site. Credit: DepositphotosThe eyes serve as more than just a glimpse into the soul; they now offer a means to identify traumatic brain injury, courtesy of University of Birmingham researchers. They have created a non-invasive, handheld device that uses a safe laser...
Harvard scientists have discovered a possible link in the brain between pain and poor sleep, and importantly a potential way to break the cycleDepositphotosMany of us have experienced waking up with a sore back after a restless night, only for that pain to then disrupt our sleep on the following night. Now, Harvard researchers...
Credit: DepositphotosRecent research indicates that individuals using the diabetes and weight-loss medication semaglutide experienced a notable reduction in symptoms associated with alcohol use disorder. While the study was limited in scope, larger investigations are in progress, suggesting the potential use of drugs like semaglutide in addiction treatment.Semaglutide, available under various names such as Ozempic,...
An unpleasant, and also unhealthy, viewDepositphotosCreeping along in heavy traffic on a highway, especially when headed to an appointment or, worse, the airport, can elevate anyone's blood pressure (BP). However, scientists have discovered that this BP surge occurs irrespective of external stressors and may be attributed to the low-quality air entering the car from...
In a significant development, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified a variant of the flu strain H1N2, known as influenza A(H1N2)v, in humans for the first time within the UK. The discovery was made through routine national flu surveillance after an individual sought medical attention for respiratory symptoms, as disclosed by the...
