Health

Study gives insight into role of specific protein in activating immune cells – World News Network

A new study provided light on the role of the protein STAP-1 in activating certain immune cells

Collaborative study between bariatric, transplant surgery team provides new hope for ESRD patients – World News Network

A bariatric and transplant surgery team collaborated on a study that gave people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and obesity a new hope

Climate initiatives that reduce motor vehicle emissions can boost children’s health, save money – World News Network

According to recent research, limiting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from motor vehicles, as well as investing in electric cars and public transport, would reduce air pollution and improve children's health. They'd also save money.

Research shows how oestrogen protects against fatty liver – World News Network

New research from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet demonstrates how oestrogen protects against MASLD, a fatty liver disease that has developed rapidly during the obesity epidemic. The study, published in the journal Molecular Systems Biology, demonstrates how a new medicine under development could become a future treatment for fatty liver disease and liver cancer.

People with essential tremor may be at higher risk of dementia, finds study – World News Network

Essential tremor is the most common tremor disorder, even more prevalent than Parkinson's disease

Many people with type 2 diabetes lack life-saving information about their disease – World News Network

Disease management is critical to avoiding long-term complications, including limb amputations or heart problems. To avoid negative outcomes, it is critical that patients understand how to manage their disease on a daily basis.

Children with ‘lazy eye’ at higher risk of serious disease in adulthood: Study – World News Network

According to a new study performed by UCL researchers, those who had amblyopia ('lazy eye') in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attacks.

Many individuals with type 2 diabetes lack potentially life-saving information regarding their illness – World News Network

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), a chronic condition affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, is commonly caused by the body's inability to make enough insulin or use it correctly. problems care is critical for avoiding long-term complications such as limb amputation or heart problems. To avoid negative outcomes, patients must understand how to manage the condition on a daily basis.

Sleep apnea symptoms linked to memory, thinking problems: Study – World News Network

People with sleep apnea may be more likely to have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study. It will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 76th Annual Meeting taking place April 13-18, 2024, in person in Denver and online. The study found a favorable relationship but did not determine whether sleep apnea causes cognitive deterioration.

Study finds link between healthcare inequities, stroke treatment – World News Network

People with stroke may obtain treatment with clot-busting medications based on social characteristics like education, neighbourhood, and employment, according to a new study.
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