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Overlooked brainstem pathway that controls human hands offers stroke therapy targets
Researchers have identified a network of connections linking the brainstem and spinal cord that helps control hand and arm movements, revealing an unexpected layer of the nervous system enabling people to grasp, hold, and ...
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War undermines human rights and agency of Israeli adolescents, study finds
A team of researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has published a study in Frontiers in Psychology examining the impact of the ongoing war on Israeli adolescents. The research, conducted by Yonat Rum of the Seymour ...
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Dupilumab restores skin barrier function in children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, study shows
A new study led by investigators at National Jewish Health and published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that treatment with dupilumab significantly restores skin barrier function and reduces inflammation ...
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Sleep apnea aggravates muscle loss in people with COPD, research shows
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known for causing breathing difficulties and limiting everyday activities. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), on the other hand, is usually associated with loud snoring ...
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Teens and young adults with ADHD and substance use disorder face treatment gap
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting 12%–13% of adolescents in the United States, according to some studies. The pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity ...
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Breaking the silence: Tool helps donor-assisted families discuss their origins
Many families who use donor-assisted fertilization intend to tell their children about their origins, only to find that a decade later, they still haven't found the right words. To bridge that gap, Patricia Hershberger, professor ...
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Families invited to trial new ADHD sleep tool as research shows gaps in clinician training
Almost two-thirds of children with ADHD experience significant sleep difficulties, such as taking a long time to fall asleep, waking frequently through the night or waking very early. Researchers interviewed 15 specialist ...
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High-fat diet-linked dysbiosis may send gut bacteria to the brain via vagus nerve
Gut dysbiosis caused by a high-fat diet can allow bacteria to move from the gut to the brain in mice, according to a new study by David Weiss and Arash Grakoui from Emory University, U.S., and colleagues published in the ...
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Power outages linked to more emergency hospital visits for older adults
Adults over age 65 experience greater numbers of emergency hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases during and after power outages, reports a new study by Heather McBrien of Columbia Mailman School of ...
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Watching a lifetime in motion reveals the architecture of aging
By midlife, an animal's everyday behaviors can signal how long it is likely to live. That is the striking conclusion of a new study in which researchers put scores of short-lived fish under continuous, lifelong surveillance ...
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Scientists find a new therapeutic target present on up to half of all tumors
For five decades, scientists have known about a notorious cancer-causing enzyme called SRC. But they always assumed it only appeared on the inside of cells, where it sent signals that fueled tumor growth and stayed hidden ...
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Immune cells in the brain may tune fertility hormones, animal study suggests
The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a hormone that activates the hypophysis, at the base of the skull, which then releases other hormones ...
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How bacteria suppress immune defenses in stubborn wound infections
Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper response to infection. By ...
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AI-driven tool significantly personalizes antidepressant treatment, international trial finds
An AI-driven tool that tailors antidepressant treatment to individual patients was shown to improve outcomes for people with depression, compared to standard treatment, in a major international trial. It is the first time ...
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Federal drug price reforms are improving medication adherence, new study finds
More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults struggle to afford their prescription medications. Those who can't are left with grim choices—such as skipping doses, cutting pills in half, or abandoning prescriptions entirely—that can come ...
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Study shows link between ADHD and mental ill health in teens
Scientists have shed light on some reasons why young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—known as ADHD—are prone to anxiety and depression. Young people with ADHD symptoms are more likely to experience ...
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Certain neurons are especially susceptible to ALS and frontotemporal dementia, researchers discover
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) belong to a spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases with overlapping symptoms, characterized by muscle wasting, paralysis, dementia, and other serious impairments. ...
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A single dose of psilocybin is more effective than nicotine patches for quitting smoking, study suggests
A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, reports the outcome of a clinical trial out of Johns Hopkins University assessing the effectiveness of psilocybin as a treatment for smokers attempting to quit. The trial compared ...
Anchoring a key immune molecule makes T cells hit harder
Researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology have found that physically resisting the formation of an immunological synapse actually promotes a stronger immune response. The findings could help explain how immune ...
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Biological sign pinpoints 'fast agers' at high risk of kidney disease
A new study led by Federation University researchers has identified a specific biological signature within the human kidney that could hold the key to predicting and managing age-related organ failure. The research shows ...
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Major genetic risk factor for rare form of dementia identified
Researchers at VIB and Antwerp University have identified a major genetic risk factor for a rare form of frontotemporal dementia. The discovery, published today in Nature Genetics, provides a biological entry point for a ...
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Trial finds vitamin D supplements don't reduce COVID severity but could reduce long COVID risk
In a large, randomized trial, researchers at Mass General Brigham found that high-dose vitamin D3 did not reduce COVID-19 infection severity, but may impact long COVID outcomes. Results of the study are published in The Journal ...
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Personalized support program improves smoking cessation for cervical cancer survivors
A new study led by UCLA researchers suggests that a personalized counseling program can significantly help women who have survived cervical precancer or cervical cancer to quit smoking—and does so at a cost that researchers ...
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Hearing loss is often called a dementia risk factor—here's what the research really shows
Hearing loss and dementia affect millions of people worldwide. But headlines describing hearing loss as the "leading midlife risk factor" for dementia can be misleading. They often oversimplify complex science, and risk confusing ...
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The uterus' immune system can regenerate after transplantation, study shows
The immune system in the uterus can regenerate after both uterus transplantation and bone marrow transplantation. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet. The new insights into how the uterine immune environment ...
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Higher burnout rates among physicians who treat sickle cell disease
Hematology-oncology-trained physicians who treat sickle cell disease reported higher rates of burnout (60%) than their counterparts who do not provide sickle cell care (43%) despite no differences in grit and resilience between ...
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Researchers trace brown fat to an unexpected embryonic source at the aorta
A team of scientists has identified an unexpected embryonic "starting point" for several brown-fat depots: a small cell niche around the dorsal aorta. Using a combination of time-controlled genetic lineage tracing and single-cell ...
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A single blood test can predict heart diseases up to 15 years before onset
A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed an innovative AI-based cardiovascular risk prediction tool, called CardiOmicScore. ...
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Father's tobacco use may raise children's diabetes risk, mouse study suggests
A mouse study found that a father's nicotine exposure can affect the offspring's ability to process sugar and may contribute to diabetes risk, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
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Structured exercise programs may help combat 'chemo brain' according to new study
New research suggests that exercise may help people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle daily tasks, work, and social activities through chemotherapy treatment delivered on an every two-week cycle. This ...
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A new reagent makes living brains transparent for deeper, non-invasive imaging
Making a living brain transparent and watching its neurons fire without disturbing their function—sounds like science fiction, doesn't it? Yet the solution may already exist within our own bodies. In a paper published in ...
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1 in 3 Americans say sacrificed for health care costs
One in three Americans said they made some sacrifice last year—like skipping a meal or rationing medicine—to cover health care costs, according to a survey released Thursday.
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Novel tool measures how cancer cells rewrite genetic instructions to aid growth and survival
Cancer is caused by faulty genes, but what also shapes a cancer cell's behavior is how a gene's instructions are trimmed and rearranged before they are turned into the proteins that keep a cell alive. A study published in ...
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Inconsistent labeling and high doses found in delta-8 THC products
Cannabis products containing delta-8 THC have spiked in popularity in recent years, from gummies and brownies to vapes, pre-rolls, and tinctures. These products are frequently marketed as "legal" cannabis and often come in ...
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AI meal plans for teens may undercount calories by nearly 700, study suggests
Many teens dealing with weight issues are turning to AI models to help them create meal plans with the aim of losing weight. But a new study shows that the resulting plans may not always adequately cover necessary nutrients ...
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Quantitative imaging of beta cell mass may help with treatment for type 1 diabetes
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system starts to destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Progressive loss of these cells destabilizes the body's glucose levels and drives the course of the disease, so preserving ...
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An experimental model reproduces creeping fat associated with Crohn's disease and facilitates its study
A team of researchers from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) and the Institut de Recerca Biomèdica Catalunya Sud (IRB CatSud, formerly IISPV) has published a study in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases ...
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Many older adults develop cardiovascular conditions that affect anti-amyloid treatment
A new study finds that a significant portion of older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia develop new cardiovascular diagnoses each year that may require treatment with anticoagulants or thrombolytics—medications ...
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Optical genome mapping detects additional genetic variants in nearly 20% of individuals with acute leukemia
New research assessing the efficacy of optical genome mapping (OGM) in a group of patients with acute leukemia has demonstrated that OGM provided reliable and robust analytical performance with high sensitivity and specificity ...
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Genetic testing plays role in identifying malignant hyperthermia risk
Genetic testing can play an important role in identifying patients at risk for malignant hyperthermia (MH), guided by answering three simple screening questions, according to an article published online March 10 in Anesthesiology.
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Inflammation-related protein changes could predict cognitive impairment after stroke
Researchers at The University of Manchester have found that tracking changes in a protein linked to inflammation (interleukin-6) after a stroke could help identify people at risk of later memory and thinking problems (also ...
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Study uncovers a new mechanism explaining how chemicals affect sex hormones
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified a previously unknown mechanism in humans that may explain why certain medicines and environmental chemicals disrupt the balance of sex hormones. The finding deepens scientific ...
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Study tracks 90 days after nonfatal opioid overdose, finds major care gaps
A nonfatal opioid overdose is often treated as a near miss. But clinically, it is one of the strongest predictors of future harm—and one of the few moments when patients are actively engaged with the health care system. ...
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Why sepsis is becoming harder to treat in Europe
Sepsis moves fast. A patient can arrive at hospital with what appears to be a routine infection and, within hours, develop organ failure. Survival often depends on how quickly treatment begins. Across Europe, doctors are ...
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Breast cancer stage at diagnosis differs sharply across rural US regions
Where a woman lives significantly affects whether her breast cancer is diagnosed at an early or late stage, according to a national analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS). Researchers ...
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A new tool to predict physical health risks in young people with psychosis
A new clinic-ready web-based risk prediction tool called PsyMetRiC is now available to forecast the risk of young people with psychosis developing cardiometabolic disorders such as obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
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Clarifying how ketogenic diets treat epilepsy to guide future therapy development
Published in The Lancet Neurology, a new review from the University of Colorado Anschutz in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center, offers the latest scientific explanations for why ketogenic diets reduce seizures ...
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New atlas maps aging brain epigenetic shifts across eight regions and 36 cell types
Neurodegenerative diseases affect more than 57 million people globally. The incidence of these diseases, from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's to ALS and beyond, is expected to double every 20 years. Though scientists know aging ...
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New malaria vaccine shows promise in preclinical trials
Malaria is caused by a parasite that is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes. In 2024, almost 282 million people worldwide were infected and 610,000 died, according to the World Health Organization. Malaria is a leading ...
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Prior authorization may hinder access to lifesaving heart failure medications
Prior authorization, a process that requires physicians to obtain approval from health care insurers before certain treatments are covered, may keep patients from filling prescriptions for two critical heart failure drugs, ...
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How chaos theory could turn every NHS scan into its own fortress
Fresh research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) could transform how the NHS protects patients' medical images from cyberattacks. Computer scientists have developed a breakthrough way to encrypt medical images such ...
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Claims data study ties epilepsy drugs in pregnancy to developmental risks
Findings published by The BMJ reinforce previous research linking use of the antiseizure drug valproate during pregnancy to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism in children, and indicate no substantial risk ...
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Seaweed has the potential to create a shield to block norovirus infection
To date, there are no approved vaccines or antiviral treatments for human norovirus, the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis outbreaks worldwide with more than 685 million infections each year. Norovirus is highly contagious ...
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Cosmetic procedures need tighter regulation to reduce harm, argue experts
The rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness to protect patient safety and reduce cosmetic tourism, argue experts in The BMJ. The global market for ...
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Study finds ALS drug hope via AI and veteran records
A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)-led team of scientists and computational engineers using one of the largest electronic health record datasets ever assembled for ALS has identified several existing medications ...
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Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones
The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn zones and closely tied to housing and income disruption. That's according ...
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Aging may change lung cancer treatment: Targeting ATF4 could curb metastasis
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a protein linked to an increased risk of metastasis and recurrence in lung cancer. The findings are presented in a study published in the journal Nature that paves ...
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Fructose-fed mice with low testosterone gained liver weight, but antibiotics blunted it
Low testosterone in itself can cause a variety of health problems, but the addition of a poor diet can exacerbate certain conditions. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is one example that approximately ...
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Unusual tumor cells may be overlooked factors in advanced breast cancer
An enigmatic type of circulating tumor cell called a dual-positive (DP) cell is associated with shorter survival time in patients with advanced breast cancer, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine ...
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Vaccine gaps are rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices
A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision. Rather, vaccine hesitancy in Canada comes down to significant cultural, administrative, ...
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A workout playlist for your heart? Why musical structure could guide rehab
New findings on how the human heart adapts to expressive music features, like loudness or tempo, could lay the foundations for targeted music-based "exercises" to support heart health. Led by King's College London, the study ...
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Foreign aid cuts to tuberculosis services could cost families $80 billion worldwide
More than a year after the second Trump administration began dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the global health consequences of this unprecedented loss in international aid continue to surface. ...
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Breathe better, longer: New clues to shortness of breath in older adults
Understanding how aging reshapes the body and why physical function often declines over time has become a central focus of modern biomedical research. A new Yale School of Medicine (YSM) study, published in Aging Cell, points ...
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Dengue vaccine remains 80.5% effective against severe cases after five years
In a phase 3 clinical trial, the tetravalent dengue vaccine, developed by the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil, was 80.5% effective against severe dengue cases with warning signs over a five-year period. The results ...
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Daily blood tests helped curb E. coli complications in Calgary's 2023 outbreak
Research conducted by University of Calgary scientists informed patient care when hundreds of children became sick from exposure to a severe strain of E. coli. Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a bacterium ...
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Ticks carrying more than one pathogen are on the rise in US Northeast
Tick-borne diseases are on the rise in the northeastern US, with many ticks carrying more than one pathogen, reports a recent analysis published in Ecosphere by researchers at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and the SUNY ...
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Safer blood clot treatment: Apixaban beats rivaroxaban in head-to-head comparison
The first clinical trial to compare two commonly used drugs head-to-head for venous thrombosis treatment has found a clear winner: while both drugs work well to prevent recurrent blood clots, apixaban is safer than rivaroxaban, ...
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Experimental chemo drug triggers 'viral mimicry' signals that rally immune attack
In recent years, scientists have discovered that some chemotherapy drugs not only kill cancer cells directly, but at least in some patients, mysteriously also trigger their immune system to attack the cancer. That would seem ...
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Researchers show retinal images can accurately differentiate ALS and Alzheimer's
A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer's disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research published in the journal Alzheimer's ...
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Marburg virus invades human cells far more efficiently than Ebola, study reveals
In a new study published in Nature, University of Minnesota researchers have found that the Marburg virus, one of the world's deadliest pathogens with an average 73% fatality rate, is unusually efficient at getting inside ...
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Is vaping more harmful than smoking cigarettes? More people incorrectly think so
A growing number of U.S. adults consider electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) more harmful than conventional cigarettes. The findings, by researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Center and published in Nicotine and Tobacco ...
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Severe COVID-19 and flu can facilitate lung cancer months or years later
Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease's development, but vaccination heads off those harmful effects, new research from UVA Health's Beirne B. Carter Center for ...
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In former college athletes, more concussions associated with worse brain health
In former college athletes, having had three or more concussions was associated with slightly worse physical, mental, behavioral and cognitive health five years after graduation, according to an article published March 11, ...
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Neurologists issue guidance on the use of wearable devices
Wearable devices and digital apps that are available to consumers are emerging as potential tools in neurological care. These include smart watches and fitness trackers to monitor heart rate, physical activity, sleep, and ...
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Why street layouts may matter for aging brains: Brain scans link walkability to memory
The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions, according to new research from the Australian Catholic University and UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging ...
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New cancer therapies target epigenetic switch
Cancers emerge from many different paths. One path begins early, in embryonic development, when a protein complex called PRC2, which regulates cell differentiation, identity, and plasticity, becomes dysfunctional. PRC2 has ...
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One in three parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections
Over a third (36%) of surveyed parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections, according to new research appearing in BJGP Open. The study is titled "A survey of parental health-seeking behaviour, knowledge, ...
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