Genetics
Siblings with autism share more of dad's genome, not mom's
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) researchers have flipped the script on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) genetics.
May 22, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Vaccine skepticism, equity issues hinder cervical cancer fight
Cervical cancer is the only cancer that is vaccine-preventable and curable, but the United States is lagging in its efforts to meet the World Health Organization's 2030 targets to effectively eliminate the disease.
Feb 2, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer among men. Here's what to know about it
Cancer rates, especially among young people, are on the rise. There's expected to be 2 million new cancer diagnoses in the United States in 2024.
Mar 30, 2024
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Medications
Synergistic effect of a traditional Chinese medicinal compound on existing diabetes drug found
Research led by Peking University, China, has looked into gut microbiota production of isozymes, which do similar work to human enzymes but have different structures.
Health
High levels of HDL cholesterol tied to higher dementia risk
Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in The Lancet Regional Health: Western Pacific.
Jan 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exploring the impact of short mindfulness practices on intimate partner aggression
Mindfulness practices are meditative exercises that encourage people to bring their awareness to what they are experiencing in the present moment, while trying not to interpret or judge these experiences. Studies have found ...
Medical economics
Compared to citizens of other wealthy nations, Americans more likely to skip medical care due to cost
If you need medical care, you're more likely to skip it due to cost issues if you're American than if you're Australian, Canadian, British or French, a new report finds.
Nov 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
Research shows PFAS exposure may delay girls' puberty
Research from the University of Cincinnati shows that exposure to PFAS may delay the onset of puberty in girls. The research was published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Sep 29, 2023
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Diabetes
Exercise + weight loss perfect combo to fight diabetes
Pairing exercise with a 10% weight loss can make a major health improvement in people living with obesity and prediabetes, a new study says.
Jun 29, 2023
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Neuroscience
Brain modeling identifies circuits implicated in consciousness
Researchers of the Human Brain Project have used a model-based approach to identify the brain circuits implicated in consciousness. The results of the study, a collaboration between Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona and ...
Jun 16, 2023
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