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New research identifies how obesity alters brain lipids to accelerate Alzheimer’s progression

Houston Methodist
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study moves beyond the traditional view of obesity as a general health risk and investigates how obesity-related changes in body fat can send harmful signals to the brain, disrupting brain immune function, thereby worsening Alzheimer’s pathology.

Journal: Molecular Neurodegeneration

Korea University's College of Medicine and Armed Forces Capital Hospital signed an MOU for the development of public medical care and enhancement of medical training

Korea University College of Medicine
Business Announcement

At 11 AM on April 2, Korea University's College of Medicine (Dean Pyun Sung-bom) and Armed Forces Capital Hospital (Director Seok Woong) signed an MOU in the Korea University College of Medicine Main Building Conference Room for the development of public health and medical care, as well as the enhancement of medical training.

New clues to disease severity identified in alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency

WashU Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a previously unknown biological process that helps explain why only a subset of patients with alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency develop liver disease.

Journal: Nature Communications

Bitter tasting herbal extracts stimulate gastric cells

Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie an der TU München
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Bitter-tasting herbal extracts have traditionally been used to support digestion, yet the molecular basis of their effects has remained largely unclear. The Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich has now gained new insights into this mechanism. Using a cellular model, its researchers demonstrated that herbal extracts can stimulate proton secretion in human gastric cells as key mechanism of gastric acid production, with combinations of extracts showing particularly strong effects. Extracts rich in polyphenols proved especially potent. The study further identified three human bitter taste receptor subtypes as key mediators of this response.

Journal: Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
Funder: Weleda AG

Heart failure care enters the precision era: New drugs, biomarkers, and AI are redefining “one-size-fits-all” treatment

Bentham Science Publishers
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new review in Current Cardiology Reviews maps how heart failure management is shifting toward precision medicine—pairing proven therapies (notably SGLT2 inhibitors across the ejection fraction spectrum) with biomarker panels, advanced imaging, genetics, and AI-enabled monitoring. The article highlights major breakthroughs (including disease-specific treatments such as transthyretin amyloidosis therapies), ongoing gaps in access and trial representation, and practical priorities to bring personalized, equitable heart failure care into routine practice.

Journal: Current Cardiology Reviews

A simple 30-second sit-to-stand test that can predict how well you age

Journal of Sport and Health Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Population aging challenges not only longevity but also maintenance of independence. Muscle power declines earlier and faster than strength and is crucial for daily movements. It can be easily assessed using the 30-second sit-to-stand test and a simple equation. In 1876, older adults, low muscle power was linked to a higher likelihood of previous falls and fractures, and higher risk of hospitalization and mortality. This simple test provides a powerful, accessible biomarker of healthy aging.

Journal: Journal of Sport and Health Science

Beyond acute-phase support: how “ibasho” aids disaster mental health recovery

Juntendo University Research Promotion Center
Reports and Proceedings

As disasters increasingly disrupt lives through displacement, conflict, and climate-related emergencies, addressing long-term mental health recovery remains a major challenge. A correspondence from Juntendo University discusses that, while acute symptom assessment remains important, disaster psychiatry may benefit from a community-led approach to care. The authors discuss the importance of ibasho (community spaces of belonging and social purpose) and suggest that rebuilding routines, roles, and neighborhood connections may support long-term recovery and resilience.

Journal: The Lancet

New Chinese Neurosurgical Journal study report novel surgical strategy for moyamoya disease

Chinese Neurosurgical Journal
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new multicentre retrospective study reports a new cerebral revascularization strategy for treating moyamoya disease that prioritizes preservation of the superficial temporal artery and individualized bypass selection based on vessel size. Tested among 303 adult patients, the strategy achieved high bypass patency rates, improved brain perfusion, and low long-term recurrent stroke risk during extended follow-up. These results suggest a practical, adaptable surgical pathway for improving clinical outcomes for this progressive cerebrovascular disorder.

Journal: Chinese Neurosurgical Journal
Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China

Physical exercise may improve stem cell donation

University of Basel
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A blood stem cell donation can save the lives of people with leukemia. To collect these cells from the bloodstream, donors are given medication that mobilizes blood stem cells from the bone marrow. A pilot study now suggests that physical exercise could specifically support stem cell donation.

Journal: European Journal of Applied Physiology

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