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UFRJ Researchers Develop Drug to Reverse Spinal Cord Damage

A 25-year UFRJ study developed polylaminin, a placenta-derived drug that shows promise in regenerating spinal cords. The research, led by Professor Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio, head of the Extracellular Matrix Biology Laboratory at UFRJ’s Institute of Biomedical Sciences, showed that some patients regained partial or full movement after treatment. Polylaminin works by rejuvenating mature neurons […]

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Fathering After 45 May Harm a Baby’s Health

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Manuel

A new Stanford University study suggests that the “biological clock” also applies to men. Researchers found that advanced paternal age is linked to higher risks such as premature birth and low birth weight. Babies with fathers aged 45 or older faced a 14% greater chance of being born prematurely and an 18% higher risk of

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Common Daily Pill Cuts Colorectal Cancer Recurrence Risk By 55%

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

A clinical trial with over 1,000 participants has revealed that a small daily dose of aspirin can reduce the likelihood of colorectal tumors returning after surgery by more than half. This accessible and affordable medication could significantly improve outcomes for cancer survivors carrying certain genetic mutations. Large-scale genetic screening Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet and

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Cocoa Flavanols Reduce Age-Related Heart Inflammation in Older Adults

Food, Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

A daily cocoa extract supplement high in flavanols seems to decrease age-related inflammation, according to the latest results from the largest study of its kind so far. These findings provide biological backing to previous research suggesting that cocoa flavanols might protect the heart and offer insight into how these plant compounds may slow aging by

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Coffee Drinkers May Have Reduced Blood Quality

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Your morning coffee may do more than just wake you up—it might also weaken donated blood. A recent large study reveals that caffeine reduces the quality of red blood cells, which can make transfusions less effective, particularly for patients who rely on them the most. Worldwide, around one billion people—about 12.6% of the global population—drink

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New Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Trial

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Pancreatic and colorectal cancers are notoriously difficult to treat and often return after initial therapy. However, a new ready-to-use vaccine, ELI-002 2P, is offering renewed hope after showing encouraging results in a recent clinical trial. Innovative Vaccine Targets KRAS Mutations with Precision Delivery System Created by scientists from various U.S. institutions, the vaccine targets mutations

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A Glue Gun Applies Bone Graft Material Straight Onto Fractures in The Middle of Surgery

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Manuel

A device resembling a glue gun that prints biodegradable bone grafts directly into fractures has the potential to transform orthopedic surgery by providing customized implants that promote faster healing and reduce infection risk. Fractures and bone loss from cancer surgeries often leave large defects, typically treated with bone grafts or metal implants. Researchers have explored

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Cravings Are Not a Reliable Indicator of Cancer, According to Experts

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Why do health articles linking food and cancer attract so much interest? Because they suggest an appealing idea: that a specific food—or even a shift in your cravings—could be a clue to detecting illness early. It’s an intriguing notion, but the actual science behind appetite, taste, and cancer is far more complex than the headlines

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Gyroscopic Backpack Offers New Hope for Balance Disorders

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

Would you prefer relying on a walker at all times or simply carrying a backpack to help with balance? Researchers in the Netherlands have created a specialized backpack equipped with two gyroscopes that help wearers remain upright and stable. The Challenge of Ataxia Ataxia, a common symptom of conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease,

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Inhale, Exhale. Discover Whether you Have Diabetes

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Researchers at Penn State have developed a new breath-based sensor that may soon provide a fast, painless, and simple method for diagnosing diabetes. The researchers made the device by heating a polymer until it transformed into porous graphene. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that of the 38 million people living with diabetes, around

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