A new strategy for tuberculosis (TB) screening, proposed by a team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London, provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease. Simultaneously screening for both active and dormant TB infection could save lives, curtail infection rates, and rewrite the story…

New evidence highlights how the Mediterranean diet’s anti-inflammatory nutrients, like extra-virgin olive oil and omega-3-rich fish, can help manage both joint and thyroid autoimmune disorders, offering a low-cost lifestyle intervention with clinical benefits. Study:  Unlocking the Power of the Mediterranean Diet: Two in One—Dual Benefits for Rheumatic and Thyroid Autoimmune…

A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block – if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health according to new research from the University of South Australia. Conducted in partnership with the US-based AdventHealth Research Institute, the new study found that staying active…

Research teams from Augusta University, Massachusetts General Hospital and The Ohio State University will lead a $15 million project dedicated to studying the various ways that risk factors for cardiovascular and kidney diseases impact women. The American Heart Association's Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) on Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: Heterogeneity in Women aims to learn why women…

Scientists have identified a gut microbiota profile that can help forecast future cardiovascular events in patients with heart disease, paving the way for more personalized treatment and early interventions. Study:  A microbiota pattern associated with cardiovascular events in secondary prevention: the CORDIOPREV study . Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator /…

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein - plant or animal-based - make any difference to muscle gain? Second, does it matter if total daily protein intake is evenly distributed throughout the day? And third, does…

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts. The team – Seungbak Lee and Ju-Pil Choe, both doctoral students in physical education, and Minsoo Kang, professor of sport analytics in the Department of…

New research has revealed some of Brits biggest misconceptions when it comes to immune health. New insights show that while 71% of Brits consider themselves healthy, almost one third (29%) still believe that eating an apple a day is the way to improve their immunity. Half of Brits believe ‘alternative’ methods boost their immune health,…

Rhonda Winegar remembers watching the 2014 documentary "I'll Be Me," which chronicled country music legend Glen Campbell's struggles with Alzheimer's disease. An assistant professor at The University of Texas at Arlington with 25 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in neurology, Winegar was struck by how the disease had stripped away so much of Campbell's…

Adapted Argentine tango dance therapy is helping some breast cancer survivors regain natural balance and sensation after experiencing neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Expansion of a new clinical study will look further at how this musical movement intervention can "rewire" the brain to improve function after chemotherapy-related nerve changes.  Lise Worthen-Chaudhari, PhD…