Cart is empty An international research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has identified key genetic factors that confer protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) through a comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations, including Chinese and Japanese, as well as European populations.
Study highlights Native Hawaiian end-of-life care preferences
A study by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hā Kūpuna—National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders sheds light on the end-of-life care preferences of Native Hawaiian kūpuna (elders). Led by Assistant Professor Miquela Ibrao, UH researchers and ALU LIKE, Inc., the study identifies culturally tailored strategies to honor kūpuna values.
Mental health disparities seen among sexual, gender minority populations
There are significant mental health disparities between sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations and cisgender heterosexual populations (non-SGM), according to a study published online Jan. 29 in JAMA Network Open.
Climate change may contribute to mental disorders
A growing number of people feel anxious about the consequences of changing climate conditions. We are bombarded with news about floods, melting glaciers and long-term drought. Can fears about the future of the climate lead to the development of symptoms of mental disorders?
Research discovery halts childhood brain tumor before it forms
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have discovered a way to stop tumor growth before it starts for a subtype of medulloblastoma, the most common childhood malignant brain cancer.
Parents urge ban on water beads after child’s brain injury
They’re small, colorful and marketed as safe sensory toys but water beads have sent thousands of kids to the emergency room—and now, experts and parents want their sale to be banned.
Computational tool extracting disease-specific drug response signatures could improve cancer treatment discoveries
A new computational tool could help researchers identify promising drug combinations for treating cancer, according to a new study.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation aids gastroesophageal reflux disease
A transcutaneous electrical stimulation system (TESS) is effective in reducing both symptoms and esophageal acid exposure time in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online Jan. 23 in Neurogastroenterology & Motility.
How healthy stem cells turn into oral cancer
Nearly 60,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the American Cancer Society, and the rate of new cases continues to rise. Now, researchers at University of California San Diego have discovered how healthy stem cells are transformed into cancer stem cells in the earliest stages of the disease.
Luteolin, an antioxidant in vegetables, may contribute to the prevention of hair graying
Graying hair is a hallmark of aging, often considered an inevitable part of growing older. However, recent research from Nagoya University in Japan led by Masashi Kato and Takumi Kagawa suggests that an antioxidant might suppress this process. The researchers identified luteolin, an antioxidant found in vegetables including celery, broccoli, carrots, onions, and peppers, as being a potential anti-graying agent. Their findings pave the way for potential applications in human hair care.