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19/08/2025

Archive: 19/08/2025

Two doses of zoster vaccine reduce risk for herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) are associated with a reduced risk for herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), acute myocardial infarction, and stroke among adults aged 50 years or older, according to a study published ...

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Guidance released for tapering of opioids to prevent withdrawal in children

A plan for tapering opioids should be developed to minimize withdrawal symptoms in children receiving opioids for five or more days, according to a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published online ...

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Blood molecules linked to daytime sleepiness point to diet and hormone roles

Mass General Brigham researchers have identified seven molecules in the blood linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, including factors related to diet and hormones.

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Youth vaping consistently linked to subsequent smoking, marijuana and alcohol use

Vaping among teens and young people is consistently linked to subsequent smoking, marijuana and alcohol use, finds an overarching (umbrella) review of systematic reviews of the evidence, published online in the journal Tobacco ...

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease linked to increased incidence of pulmonary disease

The presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary diseases, but this effect may be attenuated with GERD treatment, according to research published online July 22 ...

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Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help ward off shortsightedness in children

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fish oils, may help ward off the development of shortsightedness (myopia) in children, while a high intake of saturated fats, found in foods such as butter, palm ...

Aug 19, 2025

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A new understanding of amylin receptors could pave way for next generation of weight loss drugs

Amylin, a hormone that controls appetite and blood sugar by activating three different receptors in the brain, could be the basis for the next blockbuster obesity drugs. A University of Oklahoma study published in the journal ...

Aug 19, 2025

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Surprising gene activity shields certain nerve cells from ALS damage

By analyzing millions of messenger RNA molecules (mRNA) during the course of ALS, researchers at Stockholm University, in collaboration with scientists at the Paris Brain Institute and Örebro University, have identified why ...

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Timing is everything: New method predicts key periods of gene activity in the developing brain

A Yale research team has created a new computer tool that can pinpoint when exactly genes turn on and off over time during brain development—a finding that may one day help doctors identify the optimal window to deploy gene ...

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Community exercise programs help seniors fight age-related decline

Older adults who regularly participated in a community-based exercise program were able to slow—and in many cases reverse—declines in cardio fitness and strength that naturally come with age, a new McMaster study shows.

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