Archive: 24/07/2019

Health system offers free DNA tests for 10,000 Floridians

An operator of hospitals and clinics began offering free DNA testing on Wednesday to 10,000 Floridians in a partnership with a private genomics company. Some biomedical ethicists warn that participants need to realize their ...

Jul 24, 2019

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Half of young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging

Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging—despite being an important target market for this information, according to new research.

Jul 24, 2019

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Accidental infant deaths in bed tripled from 1999 to 2016 in the US

While the number of babies who die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been on the decline, a study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators shows that infant ...

Jul 24, 2019

One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough, Australian research finds

One dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has comparable effectiveness to two or three doses for preventing cervical pre-cancer, according to a new study.

Jul 24, 2019

Alzheimer's protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions

The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. These weak connections provide a new way for researchers to understand proteins that cause disease and help ...

Jul 24, 2019

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Postpartum psychosis: Mothers still aren't getting the support they need

If you look on social media, you'll see plenty of mothers showing how "perfect" their lives are with their babies and children. But smiles and cuddles don't always show the whole truth. While most of us know that having a ...

Jul 24, 2019

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Understanding the role of a little known gene in regulating metabolism

Thousands of genes are involved in the regulation of our day-to-day metabolism and relatively little is understood about their function. One key protein, an ABC Transporter called ABCC5, has recently been predicted to be ...

Jul 24, 2019

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How autism can be hidden from society using psychological strategies

Autism is usually identified by doctors during childhood, but a growing number of people are now being diagnosed with the condition in adulthood. A later diagnosis can be challenging because many intellectually able adults ...

Jul 24, 2019

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Pupil dilation and heart rate, analyzed by AI, may help spot autism early

Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders often aren't diagnosed until a child is a few years of age, when behavioral interventions and speech/occupational therapy become less effective. But new research this week in ...

Jul 24, 2019

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It will take a lot more than free menstrual pads to end period poverty

All of those who menstruate, wherever they live, experience challenges when managing their period. These might include a lack of products, toilets or disposal facilities, enduring pain, being bullied or being restricted from ...

Jul 24, 2019

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