Archive: 22/08/2022

Poor heart health predicts premature brain ageing

By estimating people's brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, a team led by UCL researchers has identified multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain.

Aug 22, 2022

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Regular physical activity linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity

Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal ...

Aug 22, 2022

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Caffeine metabolite may slow progression of short-sight (myopia) in children

A metabolite of caffeine, known as 7-MX, may slow the progression of short-sightedness, also known as myopia, in children, suggests observational research published online in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Aug 22, 2022

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Higher folate levels during pregnancy may lower risk of congenital heart disease

A case-control study has found that higher folate levels before or during early pregnancy are associated with a lower risk for congenital heart disease (CHD) in children. Folate supplementation may help, and levels of red ...

Aug 22, 2022

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Researcher focuses on how racism and bias influence substance use and addiction treatment

Kicking a heroin or opioid use disorder through a methadone treatment program takes dedication and lots of time. Every morning, often before the sun is up, patients at public clinics stand in line, waiting for their turn ...

Aug 22, 2022

Modified bladder cancer treatment shows promise in animal studies

A modified tuberculosis (TB) vaccine developed at Texas Biomed could help treat a form of bladder cancer, called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, without strong side effects. Results in mouse models and human cells show ...

Aug 22, 2022

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What older adults do while they sit affects dementia risk, study indicates

Adults aged 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or other such passive, sedentary behaviors may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by USC and University of Arizona researchers.

Aug 22, 2022

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New insights into the mechanisms behind Crohn's disease point to potential therapeutic target

The structure of chromatin—the mixture of DNA and proteins that form chromosomes—can affect gene expression, and certain chromatin "readers" are important for monitoring this structure often in response to environmental ...

Aug 22, 2022

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Those suffering from autoimmune diseases require a third coronavirus vaccination

Many patients suffering from an autoimmune disease such as rheumatism, ulcerative colitis or psoriasis must take medicine that affects their immune system. As the immune system also determines the effectiveness of vaccinations, ...

Aug 22, 2022

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ACTIV-2d, a global phase 3 trial of novel investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral agent, launches

The AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the largest global HIV research network, which expanded its focus to conduct research into COVID-19, today announced the initiation of ACTIV-2d, a global, phase 3, multicenter trial ...

Aug 22, 2022

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