wilsonjames+FollowYour Brain’s Cleanup Crew Matters!Turns out, your brain has its own waste-clearing system (the glymphatic system), and if it’s not working right after a stroke, your brain can actually age faster! MRI scans showed stroke patients had more 'old brain' signs and worse neurological symptoms, all linked to this system being out of whack. This could mean new ways to treat or even prevent brain aging after a stroke. Who knew brain cleaning was so important? #BrainHealth #StrokeAwareness #ScienceNews #AgingBrain #MedicalResearch #Health00Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowShingles Shot: Secret Heart Hero?Who knew the shingles vaccine could do more than stop that nasty rash? A new study found it might slash your risk of heart disease by 23%—for up to 8 years! The perks were even bigger for folks under 60 and those with less-than-healthy habits. Bonus: it’s also linked to lower dementia risk. Researchers think preventing shingles keeps your blood vessels healthier. More proof that one little shot can do a lot! #HeartHealth #ShinglesVaccine #HealthNews #Wellness #MedicalResearch #Health100Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowIncome Gap Impacts Liver Cancer SurvivalDid you know your income could affect your chances of surviving liver cancer? A Swedish study found people with lower household incomes are way more likely to die from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than those with higher incomes. Turns out, lower-income patients are less likely to get diagnosed early or receive life-saving treatments. Researchers are now pushing for targeted screening in poorer areas to catch liver issues sooner. Healthcare inequality is real, and it’s literally a matter of life or death! #HealthInequality #LiverCancer #HealthcareAccess #MedicalResearch #Health60Share
rmartinFollowingOne Shot, Double Protection? Moderna’s Combo VaccineModerna’s new combo flu/COVID shot just outperformed the usual separate vaccines in a big US study—think higher immune response and solid safety in adults 50+. Over 8,000 people tried it, and it beat the standalone shots for both flu and COVID. The catch? The FDA wants more data, so we won’t see this double-duty vaccine until at least 2026. Would you swap two shots for one if it’s proven better? #VaccineNews #Moderna #HealthUpdate #FluShot #COVID19 #MedicalResearch #Health20Share
Brandy Larson+FollowFrom Med School to ASCO Main Stage!İmdat Eroğlu just landed a major speaking spot at ASCO25, the biggest oncology congress out there! He’s sharing his team’s research on a global stage, and you can feel how pumped he is. Major shoutout to his mentors and colleagues for all the support—proof that good guidance goes a long way. Imagine going from med school to presenting at the top conference in your field! #ASCO25 #Oncology #MedicalResearch #CareerGoals #Mentorship #Health00Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowDiabetes & Vision: Surprising New LinkTurns out, low blood sugar isn’t just about feeling shaky—researchers just found it can actually damage your eyes if you have diabetes! They discovered that hypoglycemia triggers a protein (HIF) that messes with the blood-retinal barrier, leading to vision loss. The wild part? An experimental drug blocked this process in diabetic mice. This could be a game-changer for treating diabetic retinopathy. Who knew blood sugar swings could hit your eyesight this hard? #DiabetesAwareness #EyeHealth #MedicalResearch #DiabeticRetinopathy #ScienceNews #Health183Share
Frank Christensen+FollowWomen’s Health Study on the Chopping Block?Did you know the Women’s Health Initiative is the biggest, longest-running study on women’s health in the US? It’s shaped everything from hormone therapy to bone health and even changed national guidelines. But now, its future is up in the air after a funding scare. With over 30 years of data from 160k+ women, losing this would be a massive blow to women’s health research. Fingers crossed it survives—this study is way too important to lose! #WomensHealth #MedicalResearch #HealthEquity #ScienceMatters #WHI #Health30Share
Kristi Key+FollowSeizures Spike Brain Pressure—But Briefly!Turns out, seizures from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can cause a quick spike in brain pressure, but it doesn’t last long! Researchers tracked optic nerve sheath diameter (a way to check brain pressure) in ECT patients and found it jumped during seizures and muscle relaxant injections, then went right back to normal. Basically, your brain gets a pressure boost during ECT, but it’s just a blip. Wild how our bodies bounce back so fast! #BrainHealth #Seizures #ECT #MedicalResearch #NeuroScience #Health80Share
April Anderson+FollowDid We Just Find the Brain’s Trash Chute?Scientists just found a hidden waste-clearing system in our brains—think tiny trash chutes run by glial cells! When this system breaks down, it could trigger the neuron decay seen in Alzheimer’s. The wild part? They first spotted it in spider brains! Turns out, our brains and spider brains share this ancient cleaning crew. If we can figure out how to keep these brain janitors working, it might change how we fight Alzheimer’s. Mind = blown! #BrainScience #Alzheimers #Neuroscience #MedicalResearch #MindBlown #Health70Share
tuckerariel+FollowHeart Attacks Hit Women Harder?Just learned something wild: women are more likely to die within a year after a heart attack than men, even after adjusting for other health factors. Men, on the other hand, have a higher risk of dangerous heart rhythms while in the hospital. This study is a big reminder that heart attack risks and outcomes aren’t the same for everyone—sex really matters in how doctors should treat and watch patients. Who else finds this surprising? #HeartHealth #WomensHealth #MedicalResearch #Cardiology #HealthDisparities #Health420Share
