Cellular Fountain of Youth: Mediterranean Diet’s Impact on Longevity Revealed
The Mediterranean diet, renowned for its abundance of healthy fats derived from olive oil and nuts, has long been associated with enhanced longevity and overall well-being when compared to diets high in fast food, meat, and dairy. However, the underlying cellular mechanisms that make this…
Can virtual art exhibits impact mental well-being?
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted our lives, including our ability to visit museums. However, virtual art exhibits have emerged as an affordable and accessible alternative that provides art enthusiasts with an opportunity to see famous works of art without leaving their homes. The popularity…
The single protein that causes the fibrosis death spiral
Researchers from Kyushu University in Japan have identified a protein called VGLL3 that plays a crucial role in fibrosis, a process that leads to the scarring of tissues by connective tissue deposition. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that VGLL3 contributes to fibrosis in…
Revolutionary Gene Editing Technique Offers Hope for Heart Regeneration
Scientists have identified a major hurdle in attempts to use cell transplants to treat heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US, according to a new study in the journal Cell Stem Cell. The problem has been that cell injections to repair heart…
Slowing Mobility May Indicate a More Serious Health Issue: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs
Summary Aging can lead to a decline in muscle strength and slower movements, but new research suggests that this decline could also indicate a more ominous age-related health issue: late-life dementia. Researchers at Edith Cowan University found that lower grip strength and slower timed-up-and-go (TUG)…
Aggressive blood pressure control may prevent common heart condition
Heart conduction disorders can lead to serious or fatal complications, including complete heart block or heart failure. One of the most common forms of heart conduction disorders is left ventricular conduction disease. This occurs when there is an electrical blockage of the heart’s normal electrical…
Wearable patch monitors deep tissue with ultrasound
A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new method that uses ultrasound to examine the biomechanical properties of tissues in a non-invasive manner. The method can help detect and manage pathophysiological conditions, track the evolution of lesions and…
At-home oxygen plus vaping can lead to burns, explosions, even death
In a world where electronic cigarettes are considered a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, researchers have uncovered a new danger associated with vaping: the risk of igniting supplemental oxygen. Steven Kahn, chief of burn surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, and his colleagues…