Search Result For: genetic disease

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Date: 2025/05/21 - 20:00

Why do some people get dementia in middle age?

Protein changes linked to RNA regulation and brain connectivity could help explain how frontotemporal dementia develops in middle age.

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Date: 2025/05/21 - 19:00

Scientists design gene delivery systems for cells in the brain and spinal cord

NIH-funded breakthrough could enable targeted therapies for many neurological disorders.

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Date: 2025/05/21 - 13:31

Alzheimer's affects biological aging, fat metabolism, and gut health, study shows

A new study reveals how Alzheimer’s disease affects different tissues across the entire body — including biological aging, fat metabolism, digestion, and reproduction.

Date: 2025/05/20 - 22:30

NIH researchers develop biomarker score for predicting diets high in ultra-processed foods

Poly-metabolite scores could reduce reliance on self-reported dietary data in large population studies.

A person holds wholegrain slices of bread stacked on top of each other between their hands

Date: 2025/05/20 - 18:00

High-quality carbs from 3 food groups may aid healthy aging

Eating high-quality carbs from food sources such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes may increase a person's chances of healthy aging by up to 37%, a new study suggests.

A nurse assists a senior adult sit down in a chair

Date: 2025/05/19 - 21:00

Sitting less may be key to lowering Alzheimer's disease risk, study finds

Older adults who spend more time sedentary may be at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, no matter how much they exercised, a new study indicates.

A person holding an Ozempic pen, the active ingredient of which is semaglutide

Date: 2025/05/18 - 16:31

Semaglutide may reduce heart disease risk, even within first 6 months

Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, may help decrease the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after just six months of starting the medication, a new study indicates.

Cut up pieces of collagen and protein bars made out of oats, nuts, and fruits

Date: 2025/05/17 - 18:00

Collagen-based protein bars may help with weight loss, study finds

Participants who had protein bars enriched with collagen not only saw greater weight loss results but also improved cardiometabolic health, a recent study's findings showed.

Date: 2025/05/17 - 01:32

Males Two Times as Likely to Die From ‘Broken Heart Syndrome,’ Study Finds

“Broken heart syndrome” carries a significant risk of death and serious complications. Although the condition appears to be much more common in women, men may be significantly more likely to die from it, according to new research.

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Date: 2025/05/16 - 14:31

Drug that slows Alzheimer's is safe and effective, real-world data shows

Significant adverse events — such as ARIA — with lecanemab, the drug that slows Alzheimer's, is rare and manageable, “real-world” data from people with mild Alzheimer's disease shows.