Cart is empty A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, titled, “Development of a multiplex assay to assess activated p300/CBP in circulating prostate tumor cells.”
Fermented vegetables found to positively impact gut health
Fermented foods have grown in popularity and are widely consumed, in part due to claims regarding their positive effect on digestive health. However, these claims lack sufficient scientific support, especially for lacto-fermented vegetables.
Consumption of soluble dietary fiber favors renewal of intestinal epithelial cells, study shows
A high-fiber diet is known to have several health benefits. Scientific studies point to protection against such diseases as cancer and diabetes. However, exactly how fiber interacts with the intestines and the microorganisms that colonize them—the gut microbiota—is poorly understood.
Community health workers improved homebound care during pandemic, finds study
Staying healthy and connected was difficult for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic, but especially so for homebound older patients and their caregivers. Fortunately, a program developed by the geriatrics and supportive care team of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio effectively integrated community health workers (“promotores de salud” in Spanish) into patient outreach to improve health. Thanks to the program, annual visits to older adults with type 2 diabetes, dementia and other health issues in underserved areas of Bexar County, Texas, doubled from pre-pandemic levels.
Breastfeeding associated with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality
Among nearly 10 million US infants born between 2016 and 2018, breastfed babies were 33% less likely to die during the post-perinatal period (day 7−364) than infants who were not breastfed, reports a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The findings build on previous US research with smaller datasets, which documented the association between the initiation of breastfeeding and the reduction of post-perinatal infant mortality by a range of 19% to 26%.
Plastic surgery goes to the movies: Study looks at perceptions of facial disfigurement
Characters with facial disfigurement have long been a recurring theme in films. Their characteristics and outcomes lend insights into perceptions of facial deformities and the effects of plastic surgery, reports a study in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery .
New study reveals why defense against brain corrosion declines in people with Alzheimer’s disease
A new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University revealed that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be slowed by suppressing a specific protein in the brain that causes corrosion.
Researchers discover specialized immune cells patrolling the human eye
University of Melbourne researchers have discovered that the sentinels guarding the healthy human cornea from pathogens and inflammation are T cells, and not another type of immune cells called dendritic cells, as previously thought.
Be smart when working out in steamy summer weather
It’s hot out there. If you’re working out outdoors this summer, take precautions.
Cancer among people experiencing homelessness: Research into current situation forms basis for prevention program
Cancer is twice as likely to affect people experiencing homelessness (PEH) as members of the housed population. The disease is the second most common cause of death among PEH, a group that is underserved when it comes to medical care. At the same time, there is a lack of awareness and of structures for targeted cancer screening.