Living by the coast linked to worse midlife health in England and Wales
People living on the coast in midlife are more likely to have worse health, a new study of England and Wales led by UCL researchers finds.
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Renal impairment linked to age-related macular degeneration
Renal impairment and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are interrelated, with higher odds of AMD among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
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Men 50 years and older seem to have insufficient knowledge toward benign prostatic hyperplasia
Men aged 50 years and older demonstrate insufficient knowledge, a positive attitude and proactive practices regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), according to a study published online July 17 in Neurourology and Urodynamics.
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'Proust's madeleine' finally explained by neuroscience
A team of CNRS scientists has pinpointed the brain mechanisms behind the famous "Proust's madeleine" phenomenon, in which smells bring back vivid, emotional memories.
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Overlooked plant proteins may boost gut health
Plant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating a diverse community of intestinal bacteria. These benefits have long been known to stem partly from ...
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This amino acid may help the body fight tumors and viral infections
The amino acid arginine helps keep the human body humming, most notably by synthesizing proteins that carry out a range of cellular processes. It's produced by our bodies and found in common high-protein foods. Low levels ...
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Beyond arthritis: Three causes of hip pain that can lead to joint replacement
When an adult sees a doctor and complains about persistent hip pain, the assumption is often wear-and-tear-related osteoarthritis. However, hip pain not caused by arthritis can come from conditions that are both more complex ...
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Experimental immunotherapy may help patients with high-risk bladder cancer avoid bladder removal surgery
A Mayo Clinic-led international phase 3 study found that a new immunotherapy helped many patients with an aggressive form of bladder cancer keep their bladder instead of having it surgically removed. The treatment also kept ...
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Chromosome-protecting protein may help explain muscle repair and the rarity of muscle cancers
A protein best known for protecting the ends of chromosomes also helps muscle stem cells preserve their identity and repair damaged tissue, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the ...
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Resistance training activates the muscle repair machinery, study finds
Researchers from the Universities of Hildesheim, Bonn and Freiburg have uncovered how human skeletal muscle responds to resistance exercise at the molecular level. Their findings provide new insights that could help optimize ...
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