Are Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation the Same Disease?

Newswise — New research published in Nature Cardiovascular Research reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting that the two cardiovascular conditions may be less distinct than previously thought. Two serious heart conditions that often coexist Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is damaged and unable to pump … Read more

Boosting Water Electrolysis Catalyst Performance via Simultaneous Control of Lattice Distortion and Oxygen Vacancies!

# A novel catalyst design enables simultaneous control of lattice structure and oxygen vacancies in molybdenum oxide through iron (Fe) substitution, with the study selected as a cover article in a leading international journal. # Achieves high water electrolysis performance using low-cost, non-precious metal-based catalysts, with strong potential for applications in eco-friendly hydrogen production and … Read more

Phase 3 Study: New Therapy Keeps Gastrointestinal Cancer Care on Course When Low Platelets Are an Obstacle

Newswise — MIAMI (March 16, 2026) – Cancer treatment is often described as a race against time. But for many patients, chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) creates a roadblock—forcing clinicians to delay or reduce treatment. A new phase 3 clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests there may now be a way to … Read more

Turning waste into climate gains: Co-pyrolysis of cotton straw and plastic mulch could cut millions of tons of CO₂ in Xinjiang

Newswise — Through a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) , the team demonstrated that converting these wastes into biochar via pyrolysis—particularly by co-processing cotton straw with recycled mulch film—could cut carbon emissions by millions of tons annually while simultaneously addressing the region’s persistent “white pollution” from residual agricultural plastics. Agricultural residues in Xinjiang pose both environmental … Read more

Case Study Highlights Critical Need for Third‑Trimester Syphilis Screening in Carceral Settings to Prevent Congenital Syphilis

Newswise — Chapel Hill, NC— A newly published case study in the Journal of Correctional Health Care urges immediate action to strengthen syphilis screening protocols for pregnant individuals in U.S. jails and prisons. Researchers at the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases recently published “Syphilis Screening Among Pregnant Individuals in Carceral Settings: Near Misses … Read more

Testosterone Increases Severity of Bacterial Skin Infections

Newswise — DALLAS – Feb. 27, 2026 – Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to reveal testosterone, present at higher levels in males, as a key driver of infection. … Read more

Nanoplastics Can Interact with Salmonella to Affect Food Safety, Study Shows

Newswise — URBANA, Ill. – Plastic products are ubiquitous in our food supply chain, shedding microplastics into every part of the human ecosystem. As they degrade, microplastics break down into even smaller fragments called nanoplastics — tiny particles that can affect biological molecules in ways not fully understood. In a new study, researchers at the University of … Read more

Alpha-Ketoglutarate Enhances Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Survival in Wound Healing by Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1-Alpha-Mediated Redox Homeostasis and Glycogen-Dependent Bioenergetics

BACKGROUND Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) hold significant therapeutic potential for regenerative medicine, particularly in wound healing, owing to their multipotency, paracrine activity, and relative abundance. However, the clinical application of ADSC-based therapies is substantially limited by the harsh microenvironment of acute wounds, characterized by hypoxia, nutrient deprivation, and oxidative stress, which leads to massive apoptotic … Read more

New Research Finds Heart Health Benefits in Combining Mango and Avocado Daily

Newswise — ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 24, 2026  — For the one in three (98 million) Americans living with prediabetes, a surprising fresh fruit pairing may hold promise for heart health. A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that adding one avocado and a cup of mango to your daily … Read more

Gene variants help explain why food allergies run in families

DALLAS – Feb. 19, 2026 – People often remark that allergies run in their family, but the genetic causes have remained unclear. Previous food allergy genetic research has relied upon broad but surface-level methods called genome-wide association studies. Now, for the first time, a study at UT Southwestern Medical Center uses an in-depth genetic approach to … Read more