Compared with those who spent most of their time in a single room, people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) who were able to travel outside of their home without assistance were significantly less likely to be hospitalized or die within a year, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). The findings underscore the value of supporting holistic care and encouraging people with heart failure to maintain an active lifestyle and engage with others in their community to the extent possible, researchers said.
Treatment options for advanced colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially when detected early. For those in advanced stages, significant advancements in therapies are providing renewed hope.
High-salt diet linked to depression: Protein IL-17A plays key role in mice study
A new study published in The Journal of Immunology found that a high-salt diet (HSD) induces depression-like symptoms in mice by driving the production of a protein called IL-17A. This protein has previously been identified as a contributor to depression in human clinical studies.
A crucial mechanism in immune response: NOTCH signaling pathway plays essential role in CD8⁺ T cell differentiation
Ten years of substantial work by Université de Montréal immunologist Nathalie Labrecque’s team at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center have shed new light on the mechanisms governing an effective immune response to infections.
Exercise of any kind boosts brainpower at any age
Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, new research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults, and older adults.
Colorado’s first psychedelic healing centers could offer psilocybin yoga or microdosing at a coffee shop
Coloradans will soon have legal access to psychedelic-assisted therapy with the first licensed psilocybin businesses expected to open this spring. This novel type of mental health treatment involves ingesting large doses of “magic mushrooms” under the supervision of a licensed guide.
Correcting gut microbiota imbalance after stroke can reduce brain inflammation, opening pathway to potential therapies
An imbalance in ligands, which are molecules produced by the body and the gut microbiota, can affect a key receptor protein that plays a role in brain inflammation after stroke, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston, who recently published their preclinical findings in Nature Communications.
FDA approves Tremfya for active Crohn’s disease in adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya (guselkumab) for adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn disease.
What to do if you have a lump on your arm or leg
A sarcoma is a term for a broad group of cancers that start in the bones or soft tissue, such as muscle, fat, blood vessels, nerves, tendons and joints. One of the signs of a sarcoma is a lump that can be felt through the skin that may or may not be painful. So if you feel one of these lumps, what should you do?
Trump cancels NIH grants on equity research
The Trump administration is canceling dozens of National Institutes of Health grants funding health equity research, including work studying Black maternal and fetal health and HIV.