Microplastics exposure linked to increased risk of chronic diseases
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can ...
Tag: Blood
Researchers develop TIM-3 decoy to enhance CAR-T therapy effectiveness for B-ALL tumors
B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) is a life-threatening and highly aggressive form of blood cancer. It is the most common ...
CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans
A woman in Maine developed a dangerous meat allergy after a black-legged tick bite—prompting the CDC to rethink which ticks ...
Sticking to Life’s Essential 8 slashes cancer risk, major study shows
A decade-long study of over 48,000 workers reveals that sticking to optimal lifestyle habits dramatically lowers the risk of several ...
Targeting brain’s waste removal system may help combat cognitive decline
As aging bodies decline, the brain loses the ability to cleanse itself of waste, a scenario that scientists think could ...
Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment
Many breast cancer (BC) survivors experience accelerated aging, potentially due to the cancer itself or the effects of various treatments. ...
Study sheds light on why women experience chronic pain more than men
A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, PhD, may help to explain why there is ...
Higher BMI in adolescence worsens genetic risk for high blood pressure, study finds
New research reveals that teens with higher BMI are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure as adults, especially if ...
Understanding how JAK inhibitors may increase blood clot risk
Why do medications that are supposed to help patients with chronic inflammatory diseases sometimes lead to blood clots? This is ...
Blood-brain barrier dysfunction and inflammation linked to Down syndrome Regression Disorder
A new research study led by Jonathan D. Santoro, MD, Director of the Neuroimmunology Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, ...