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- New Targeted Cancer Vaccines Eliminate Tumors and Prevent Recurrence in Mice https://now.tufts.edu/2022/08/15/new-targeted-cancer-vaccines-eliminate-tumors-and-prevent-recurrence-mice 5 comments
- Those who report having poor oral health are as likely to have negative long-term systemic health outcomes (cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis) and increased all-cause mortality https://now.tufts.edu/2024/03/04/study-shows-correlation-between-self-reported-oral-health-and-systemic-health-outcomes 69 comments science
- Scientists Build Tiny Biological Robots from Human Cells https://now.tufts.edu/2023/11/30/scientists-build-tiny-biological-robots-human-cells 13 comments technology
- New research shows prescribing fruit and vegetables to patients with type 2 diabetes could prevent 296,000 cases of cardiovascular disease and save US$39.6 billion in health-care spending in the US over 25 years. https://now.tufts.edu/2023/07/07/produce-prescription-programs-patients-diabetes-could-save-billions-healthcare-costs 144 comments science
- Brains with more vitamin D function better. Research reinforces the importance of studying how food and nutrients create resilience to protect the aging brain against diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia https://now.tufts.edu/2022/12/07/tufts-researchers-find-brains-more-vitamin-d-function-better 27 comments science
- New Targeted Cancer Vaccines Eliminate Tumors and Prevent Recurrence in Mice https://now.tufts.edu/2022/08/15/new-targeted-cancer-vaccines-eliminate-tumors-and-prevent-recurrence-mice 221 comments technology
- Researches devised a method of targeting cancer in mice with an mRNA-based vaccine, delivered directly into the lymphatic system, that is so strong and precise, it eliminates tumors and even prevents their recurrence https://now.tufts.edu/2022/08/15/new-targeted-cancer-vaccines-eliminate-tumors-and-prevent-recurrence-mice 31 comments science
- New research shows why eating meat—especially red meat and processed meat—raises the risk of cardiovascular disease https://now.tufts.edu/2022/08/01/research-links-red-meat-intake-gut-microbiome-and-cardiovascular-disease-older-adults 1232 comments science
- People Can Change Their Minds About Vaccines. From January 6 to March 29 of 2021 the percentage of Americans who had received at least one vaccine dose or definitely intended to get the jab increased from 54.7% to 72.3%, https://now.tufts.edu/articles/people-can-change-their-minds-about-vaccines 324 comments science
- Two-thirds of children’s calories are now coming from “ultraprocessed” junk food and sweets. Researchers from Tufts University say these foods have a link to diabetes, obesity, and other serious medical conditions, including cancer. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/ultraprocessed-foods-now-comprise-23-calories-children-and-teen-diets 3886 comments science
- Eating Whole Grains Linked to Smaller Increases in Waist Size, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar. Study in middle- to older-aged adults suggests whole grains may protect against heart disease. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/eating-whole-grains-linked-smaller-increases-waist-size-blood-pressure-blood-sugar 8 comments science
- Half of Young People Voted in 2020, Major Increase From 2016 https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/half-young-people-voted-2020-major-increase-2016 178 comments politics
- Study Estimates Two-Thirds of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Due to Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes, and Heart Failure https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/study-estimates-two-thirds-covid-19-hospitalizations-due-four-conditions-0?utm_source=alumni%20e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news_alumni_03202021_(frd)(nutr) 169 comments science
- Study shows low intake of flavonoid-rich foods (berries, apples, and tea) linked with higher Alzheimer’s risk over 20 years https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/more-berries-apples-and-tea-may-have-protective-benefits-against-alzheimer-s 12 comments science
- Sourdough: The Science Behind a Pandemic Staple https://now.tufts.edu/articles/sourdough-science-behind-pandemic-staple 9 comments science
- Those funky cheese smells allow microbes to “talk” to and feed each other: Researchers discover that bacteria that ripen cheese respond to the volatile gases produced by cheese fungi https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/those-funky-cheese-smells-allow-microbes-talk-and-feed-each-other#:~:text=(october%2016%2C%202020)%E2%80%94,that%20cheese%20has%20to%20offer. 6 comments science
- Contrary to popular belief .. Youth turnout on Super Tuesday higher than previous primaries .. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/exclusive-analysis-super-tuesday-shakes-race-youth-continue-support-sanders 45 comments politics
- Exclusive Polling: Iowa Youth Poised for Historic Caucus Turnout https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/exclusive-polling-iowa-youth-poised-historic-caucus-turnout 4 comments politics
- Exclusive Polling: Iowa Youth Poised for Historic Caucus Turnout https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/exclusive-polling-iowa-youth-poised-historic-caucus-turnout 99 comments politics
- Researchers engineer insulin-producing cells activated by light using optogenetics, and transplanted these engineered cells under the skin of diabetic mice, successfully showing that glucose levels can be controlled in a mouse model of diabetes without pharmacological intervention. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/researchers-engineer-insulin-producing-cells-activated-light-diabetes 9 comments science
- Researchers engineer insulin-producing cells activated by light using optogenetics, and transplanted these engineered cells under the skin of diabetic mice, successfully showing that glucose levels can be controlled in a mouse model of diabetes using blue light without pharmacological intervention. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/researchers-engineer-insulin-producing-cells-activated-light-diabetes 2 comments science
- ‘Report card’ on US diet trends found low-quality carbs (refined grains, starchy vegetables, and added sugars) account for 42% of a day’s calories, with older people, those with lower income, and those with less education facing greater hurdles, suggests new 18-year study in JAMA. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/report-card-diet-trends-low-quality-carbs-account-42-percent-day-s-calories 8 comments science
- 2018 youth turnout increased in every state for which we have data https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/youth-voter-turnout-analysis-shows-across-board-increases-2018-midterms 79 comments politics
- It costs an average $1000 to deactivate a facebook account for a year, based on ‘benefits’ it provides to the user. Facebook currently values each of its users at $180 per user( Avg) based on its 400 billion valuation and 2.2 Billion users. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/cost-walk-away-facebook-year-more-1000-new-study-finds 9 comments business
- Exclusive Analysis: Young people turned out at historic rate, youth vote choice overwhelmingly Democratic https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/exclusive-analysis-youth-turnout-rate-way-2018 20 comments politics
- Exclusive polling: Young voters energized for midterms https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/exclusive-polling-young-voters-energized-midterms 25 comments politics
- Slow Down, Reader https://now.tufts.edu/articles/slow-down-reader?utm_source=tufts+now+-+external+and+students&utm_campaign=3103837224-tufts_now_external_170927_copy_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c17dba3525-3103837224-207417885 8 comments cogsci
- Studies in mice show that some of the effects of stress can be transmitted to offspring via environmentally-induced changes in sperm miRNA levels. A new study suggests that the same is true in humans, by showing the levels of the same miRNAs change in both men and mice exposed to early life stress https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/early-life-trauma-men-associated-reduced-levels-sperm-micrornas 4 comments science
- Emerging evidence suggests that the consequences of mistreatment in childhood may persist down the generations, affecting a victim’s children or grand-children, even if they have experienced no abuse themselves https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/early-life-trauma-men-associated-reduced-levels-sperm-micrornas 78 comments science
- Scientists develop tiny tooth-mounted sensors that can track what you eat https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/scientists-develop-tiny-tooth-mounted-sensors-can-track-what-you-eat 7 comments science
- Researchers discover a breakthrough process for directly converting methane to methanol. The new process could lead to production of methanol or acetic acid through more energy efficient, low-cost, and environmentally-friendly ways. http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/researchers-discover-breakthrough-process-directly-converting-methane-methanol 4 comments science
- Don't study for exams by "studying." Instead, take practice tests, which help you remember better under stress, according to a new paper in Science http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/practice-testing-protects-memory-against-stress 1157 comments science
- Feeding a pigment compound, found in red peppers and tangerines, to mice prone to lung cancer reduced the number of tumors by half http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/beta-cryptoxanthin-carotenoid-inhibits-nicotine-linked-lung-cancer-development-mice 4 comments science
- Study finds that a vegetarian diet that includes dairy products could feed the most people from the area of land available. Using the model, agricultural land in the contiguous U.S. could have the capacity to feed up to 800 million people—twice what can be supported based on current average diets. https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/us-land-capacity-feeding-people-could-expand-dietary-changes 31 comments science
- Whites Believe They Are Victims of Racism More Often Than Blacks http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/whites-believe-they-are-victims-racism-more-o 13 comments science
- Consumption of sugary drinks may lead to an estimated 184,000 adult deaths each year worldwide https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/sugary-drinks-linked-high-death-tolls-worldwide#sthash.qwnbjkfu.dpuf 9 comments science
- Taxes and subsidies could encourage healthier diet and lower healthcare costs: Researchers write that policies taxing nearly all packaged foods and subsidizing healthier foods could both help people make meaningful dietary changes and substantially reduce health care costs http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/taxes-and-subsidies-could-encourage-healthier-diet-and-lower-healthcare-costs 11 comments science
- Ray Jackendoff is the 2014 recipient of the David E. Rumelhart Prize http://now.tufts.edu/articles/ray-jackendoff-receives-top-cognitive-science-priz 7 comments cogsci
- Whites Believe They Are Victims of Racism More Often Than Blacks http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/whites-believe-they-are-victims-racism-more-o 13 comments politics
- Whites Believe They Are Victims of Racism More Often Than Blacks http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/whites-believe-they-are-victims-racism-more-o 39 comments nottheonion