Study challenges ideas about brain health risks for older adults

New research suggests that the relationship among blood pressure, vascular health, and brain aging is more complex than previously thought.

UC Irvine • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~5 min

New type of skeletal tissue has big potential

A newly discovered type of skeletal tissue called "lipocartilage" could help advance regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

UC Irvine • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~6 min


Over-the-counter meds beat opioids after wisdom tooth removal

"By opting for non-opioid medications, patients can achieve better pain relief and reduce the risk of opioid-related side effects..."

Karen Black-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 14, 2025 ~4 min

Kidney disease hampers immune response to the flu

A new study reveals that kidney disease compromises the survival of infection-fighting cells and reduces the immune response to the flu.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 10, 2025 ~6 min

Magnetic fields boost chemo for breast cancer

A new magnetic-assisted approach addresses one of the biggest challenges of chemotherapy, namely its toxic effects on healthy tissues.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~7 min

Antibodies can improve spinal cord injury rehab

Antibodies can improve the rehabilitation of people with acute spinal cord injury, researchers report.

U. Zurich • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~5 min

Common sleeping pill may pave way for disorders like Alzheimer’s

A new study holds a warning for people who use a commonly prescribed sleep aid. It may set the stage for disorders like Alzheimer's.

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~6 min

Could a fungal pandemic make The Last of Us a reality?

An expert digs into why fungi are a growing public health threat and what tools we have to protect ourselves from a future fungal outbreak.

U. Chicago • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~2 min


Poor air quality negatively affects marathon times

"Our results show that those interested in optimizing athletic performance should consider the effect of air pollution..."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Jan. 7, 2025 ~6 min

Millions of diabetes and heart disease cases tied to sugary drinks

"We need urgent, evidence-based interventions to curb consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages globally..."

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 7, 2025 ~5 min

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