March 9, 2022
A new, 10-country analysis identifies between-nation differences in the amount of time men and women spend on various daily activities at different stages of life.
Gender gaps in daily time usage at different ages vary between countries
March 8, 2022
It's common to say that someone looks either younger or older than their chronological age, but aging is more than skin deep. Our various organs and systems may have different ages, at least from a biological perspective. Investigators used biomarkers, statistical modeling, and other techniques to develop tools for measuring the biological ages of various organ systems. Based on their findings, the researchers report that there are multiple 'clocks' within the body that vary widely based on factors including genetics and lifestyle in each individual.
Distinct biological ages across individuals’ various organs and systems
March 8, 2022
A healthy Nordic diet can prevent a range of diseases. Until now, the health benefits attributed to a Nordic diet by researchers primarily focused on weight loss. But in a new study, researchers found clear evidence that a Nordic diet can lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels even without weight loss. In particular, they point to the composition of dietary fats as a possible explanation for the diet's positive effects.
Nordic diet lowers cholesterol and blood sugar – even if you don't lose weight
March 8, 2022
Detecting cognitive changes early in the onset of dementia would be a game-changer for thousands impacted by the disease and would allow for interventions well before significant brain changes occur. While cognitive function is often measured using paper and pencil tests with scores calculated by the number of correct answers, this number (score) omits a lot of information about the process a person uses to answer a question that might reveal important information about their brain function.
March 8, 2022
Metastatic cells form in a primary tumor and then break away from it, migrate to other organs, attach to them and form new tumors. This spread reduces patients' chances of recovery. Scientists have discovered some of the mechanisms by which these cells arise. This is due to cells that have narrowly escaped cell death (apoptosis) following a chemotherapeutic treatment. Those cells reprogram themselves to acquire metastatic skills. Thanks to this study, these cells - called PAME by the researchers - now appear as new therapeutic targets.
March 7, 2022
About 20% of Americans live in rural parts of the country. Rural areas have more space, fewer people, and scenic landscapes. Residents often have a common sense of community. But living in a rural area can also bring challenges for staying healthy.
March 7, 2022
Research has long shown that women are more likely than men to have severe reactions to chemotherapy treatments. At the same time, emerging evidence suggests that women also experience greater toxicity with targeted therapies and immunotherapies, which aim in part to mitigate the inherent toxicities of chemotherapy.
Women see more adverse events with chemotherapy and newer cancer treatments, study finds
March 6, 2022
A Purdue University researcher has landed a $1 million grant to boost his work on a rapid test for detecting African swine fever.
March 4, 2022
First, the good news: Survivors of childhood cancer who became pregnant in adulthood are as likely to have healthy babies as those without a history of cancer, according to a new study. Their children also didn’t have higher risks of birth defects or other health problems at birth. However, the study does suggest that these women face other pregnancy risks that may warrant more intensive obstetric care. For example, women who had been treated for cancer as children had higher risks of several severe complications during pregnancy, delivery, and the period after delivery.
Good News and Cautions about Pregnancy for Childhood Cancer Survivors
March 4, 2022
Purdue University is enlarging its capacity to create, verify and deliver innovative solutions to health and health care problems with a significant expansion of the university’s Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering (RCHE).
Purdue growing research and outreach to deliver on-the-ground health care solutions
