Researchers from the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) conducted a large-scale epidemiological study to explore the potential health benefits of high muscle strength in preventing type 2…
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Nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine developed
The State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the InnoHK Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) have pioneered an influenza virus vector-based nasal spray vaccine platform and…
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Top commander warns US troops should stay in Europe
Republican lawmakers — and the commander of U.S. forces in Europe — argued Tuesday against withdrawing troops from the continent, clashing with a potential Trump administration plan.
U.S. European Command chief Gen. Christopher Cavoli told…
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Students lead breakthrough study on diabetes drugs and dementia risk
Two undergraduate medicine students at University of Galway have led a major study examining how cardioprotective glucose-lowering therapies — medications that lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart disease in people with diabetes –…
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Handheld device could transform heart disease screening
Researchers have developed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes as a tool for detecting certain types of heart disease.
The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, developed a device that makes it easy for people…
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Genetic predisposition to sedentary behavior increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Although sedentary behaviour may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says a new study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Researchers have shown for the first time that…
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Discovery of mitochondrial protein opens path to therapeutic advances for heart and Alzheimer’s disease
Calcium transport into and out of mitochondria — the powerhouses of cells — is central to cellular energy production and cell death. To maintain the balance of calcium within these powerhouses, cells rely on a protein known as the mitochondrial…
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Lactic acid bacteria can improve plant-based dairy alternatives
A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavour and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the further development of sustainable foods.
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Eating only during the daytime could protect people from heart risks of shift work
A study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that, when it comes to cardiovascular health, food timing could be a bigger risk factor than sleep timing
Numerous studies have shown that working the night shift is associated with…
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Mimicking embryonic growth to break barriers in organoid research
Organoids are made to model human organs and are promising for research and therapy, but there are limitations in their growth and function. A recent study by researchers at The University of Tokyo found that placenta-derived IL1α under hypoxic…