There is no shortage of popular diets to try, and they can generally produce weight loss if followed to the letter. But are all diet plans created equal in terms of reducing the cardiometabolic risks that come with obesity, such as Type 2 diabetes and liver disease? A randomized clinical trial from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests they aren’t, even when they lead to i
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SEP 02, 2026 | Ann Marie Martin Supporters of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) include, left to right, Kari Morris, research engineer and scientist in the Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center; Emily Eichhorn, director of counseling services at the Counseling Center; and Dr. Alisa Henrie, clinical assistant professor of engineering technology and department chair for the Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program
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New research involving more than one million Australian feedlot cattle has found that the strongest predictors of death from bovine respiratory disease (BRD) are established before animals even enter the feedlot, highlighting the importance of preventive measures on source properties.
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Researchers at UC San Diego have demonstrated that one of biology’s most essential enzymes can accurately read and transcribe an expanded genetic alphabet containing eight DNA letters instead of the four used by all known life.
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As it tries to defend itself from stroke, the brain can paradoxically trigger the formation of tiny new clots in minor blood vessels, damaging tissue even after the original culprit has been removed, new research shows. The findings help explain why nearly half of treated stroke patients don’t recover — and identify potential new treatments.
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Congratulations to Xavier Revelo who secured an NIH R01 grant! Project Title: "Macrophages mediate the protective effects of bariatric surgery against steatohepatitis"
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Around one in four heart surgery patients develop serious lung complications – but a new Adelaide-led study is testing a simple bedside scan that could predict who is most at risk before symptoms appear.
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Key Takeaways Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital is hosting a Handprint Ceremony with Hyundai Hope on Wheels on Thursday, September 10 at 3 p.m. The event celebrates a $100,000 grant supporting a Nurse Navigator for the hospital's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer program. Young patients and their families will place painted handprints on a Hyundai vehicle to symbolize their fight against cancer. Donations to Tackle Kids Cancer support clinical care, support services, and research at the hospital’s Children’s Cancer Institute. Media RSVPs are required in advance by contacting April Dunic at 848-444-2443 or [email protected] . AI generated.
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Key Takeaways New Center Opening: Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) opened the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Freehold, located on Route 9 in Monmouth County. Network Milestone: This marks HMH's seventh Health & Wellness Center across New Jersey and the second location in Monmouth County. Comprehensive Outpatient Care: The facility offers a wide range of services under one roof, including primary care, imaging, labwork, physical therapy, behavioral health, and various surgical/medical specialties. Unified Electronic Health Records: Physicians at the new location use the same electronic health record system as all other HMH facilities, ensuring seamless coordination and continuum of care if hospital transfer is needed. Focus on Accessibility: The center aims to combat routine care delays (noting over 90% of adults delay checkups) by providing a single, convenient location for primary and specialized healthcare. AI generated.
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The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted unanimously Tuesday to elect C. Cybele Raver as the university's 17th president, making official the choice announced Aug. 18. Raver will take office Dec. 1.
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UTHealth Houston researchers have been awarded $2.8 million by the National Institute on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Initiative fund to identify possible biomarkers and mechanisms underlying perioperative neurocognitive disorder in older adults.
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Supported by a $2.7 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation, the University will host 10 two-day workshops over the next five years, bringing lead
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The discovery helps explain why placental cells fail to properly ‘invade’ the uterus in these two related conditions and could lead to the development of tests to help identify those at greatest risk and new treatments for the conditions.
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by Angela Nelson September 1, 2026 University News , Animal Health & Medicine , Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Share Melissa Mazan , D.V.M., Diplomate ACVIM, V93, professor of large animal internal medicine and an internationally recognized equine veterinarian, researcher, educator, and longtime academic leader at Tufts University, has been named dean ad interim of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, effective September 1, 2026. Mazan succeeds Alastair Cribb , D.V
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How protective is air conditioning in preventing deaths amid soaring temperatures and record heat levels? Yale researchers found that AC usage cut the amount of annual heat-related deaths by half in the U.S., saving more than 5,000 lives a year. However, while AC is a highly effective heat-adaption tool, protective effects level off once usage passes a certain point. On days of extreme heat, risk
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This data resource will provide physicians and researchers with new capabilities to identify patterns, support clinical decisions, and accelerate research aimed at transforming rare disease diagnosis and care.
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