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Older Adults Who Remain More Active Have A Better Quality Of Life, Study Finds

A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over 60 years old is linked to lower quality of life, a Cambridge study of almost 1,500 adults has shown.

Study Shows Toothpaste with ‘Artificial Enamel’ Ingredient Restores Enamel, Is More Effective Than Fluoride

An “artificial enamel” ingredient in toothpaste has been shown to help restore enamel in teeth, more effectively relieving sensitivity than fluoride while fighting cavities, according to an internationally published study led by a UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry professor and researcher.

Climate Modeling Confirms Historical Records Showing Rise In Hurricane Activity

New results show North Atlantic hurricanes have increased in frequency over the last 150 years.

FDA Green-Lights Bionic Pancreas Studied at Ut Health Science Center, University Health

Artificial intelligence insulin delivery and glucose monitoring system cleared for age 6 and older

Weak Policies And Political Ideologies Risk Jeopardising Plans To Tackle Health And Climate Change, Says Cambridge Expert

Efforts to tackle major issues facing the UK, including the nation’s health and climate change, are being hampered because politicians often ignore the existing evidence when setting policies, according to Dame Theresa Marteau, a public health expert at the University of Cambridge.

DNA Discovery Highlights How We Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels After Meals

A study of the DNA of more than 55,000 people worldwide has shed light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after we have eaten, with implications for our understanding of how the process goes wrong in type 2 diabetes.

Genetic Researchers Can Now Explain Different Types Of Migraine

MIGRAINE The world's largest gene study on migraine describes, for the first time, the genetic differences between migraine with and without aura. The results look promising for developing new medicines, says the Danish co-author.

First Hominin Muscle Reconstruction Shows 3.2 Million-Year-Old ‘Lucy’ Could Stand As Erect As We Can

Digital modelling of legendary fossil’s soft tissue suggests Australopithecus afarensis had powerful leg and pelvic muscles suited to tree dwelling, but knee muscles that allowed fully erect walking.

Tropical Butterflies’ Wings Could Help Them Withstand Climate Change, Study Suggests

Tropical butterflies with bigger, longer and narrower wings are better able to stay cool when temperatures get too hot.

Scientists Identify First Genetic Marker For MS Severity

A study of more than 22,000 people with multiple sclerosis has discovered the first genetic variant associated with faster disease progression, which can rob patients of their mobility and independence over time.

Radiotherapy Boost Cuts Breast Cancer Treatment Time By At Least One Week

Treatment times for radiotherapy could be reduced for some early breast cancer patients, according to a trial led by University of Cambridge and The Institute of Cancer Research, London.

TESS Discovers A Planet The Size Of Mars But With The Makeup Of Mercury

The boiling new world, which zips around its star at ultraclose range, is among the lightest exoplanets found to date.

Mays Cancer Center Conducts Only Clinical Trial in America of a Specific Drug Combination for Lethal Brain Cancer Glioblastoma

An improvement in 6-month progression-free survival warrants additional study in a larger trial, researchers said.

Molecule Shows Potential to Combat Treatment Resistance in Brain Tumor Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma-impacted mice lived longer when treated with combination of molecule drug and chemotherapy agent

Reading For Pleasure Early In Childhood Linked To Better Cognitive Performance And Mental Wellbeing In Adolescence

Children who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, a study of more than 10,000 young adolescents in the US has found.

‘Ageing’ Immune Cell Levels Could Predict How Well We Respond To Vaccines

Cambridge scientists have identified a signature in the blood that could help predict how well an individual will respond to vaccines. The discovery, published today in Nature Communications, may explain why, even among vulnerable patient groups, some individuals have better responses to vaccines than others.

Current Conservation Policies Risk Damaging Global Biodiversity, Warn Researchers

Rewilding, organic farming and the so-called ‘nature friendly farming’ measures included in some government conservation policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss, say two leading researchers.

Overlooked Disease: Tens Of Thousands Of People Have Problems At Work

HEADACHE A new study shows that people with migraine or frequent tension headaches have a reduced work ability in particularly three areas. The researchers hope that the new knowledge may help workplaces become better at accommodating those suffering from headaches.

Immune System-Stimulating Nanoparticle Could Lead To More Powerful Vaccines

The potent new adjuvant could be used to help make vaccines against HIV and other infectious diseases.

Substance Use Linked To Long-Lasting Brain Changes, Cognitive Decline

New Texas A&M research underlines the relationship between substance use and significant modifications to an inhibitory brain circuit, resulting in decreased cognitive flexibility.