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National survey shows millions of Americans hurt by others' drinking, drug use

The risks of alcohol and other drug consumption to the user are well known, but many Americans—nearly 160 million—say they've been harmed by someone else's substance use, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies ...

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Major genetic defect linked to female infertility identified

Up to 15% of all couples suffer from infertility at some point in their lives. Lack of knowledge about the causes of fertility problems can lead to prolonged clinical testing and extended treatment periods.

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Extracellular vesicles may be key to developing safer and more effective therapies for inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers at Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) and Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV) have conducted a review on the therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles in inflammatory bowel ...

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Level of agreement among different nutrition labels worldwide found to be very low

The UPV/EHU's Nursing and Health Promotion research group compared seven nutrition labeling schemes in Europe, Oceania and South America and found that they barely coincide when specifying whether cooked foods are healthy. ...

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Study links rare genetic mutation to severe neurological disorder

A recent study has uncovered the intricate ways in which a rare genetic mutation impacts brain cell communication, providing critical insights into the causes of a severe neurological disorder known as developmental and epileptic ...

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Study: Risk for suicide two times higher for those with epilepsy vs. general population

The prevalence of suicide is higher among those with epilepsy compared with the general population, according to a study published in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior.

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Spinal cord stimulation holds promise for chronic pain

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of chronic pain in the back and/or lower extremities is associated with greater improvements in pain compared with conventional medical management (CMM), according to a review published ...

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Data brief: Prevalence of high total cholesterol 11.3% in US adults from Aug. 2021–Aug. 2023

The prevalence of high total cholesterol was 11.3% among U.S. adults from August 2021 to August 2023, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Research team finds postpartum depression diagnoses have doubled in a decade

Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows.

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For chronic subdural hematomas, blocking artery supplying brain covering found to reduce re-operations threefold

A dramatic, threefold reduction in repeat operations in patients surgically treated for chronic subdural hematoma was achieved when the artery supplying the brain covering was blocked, according to results of a national clinical ...

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Bidirectional association seen for sleep disorders, chronic kidney disease

There are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November issue of Chronic Kidney Journal.

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California child tests positive for bird flu

A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday.

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Social connections change our microbiomes, study of isolated villages suggests

Friends tend to share common interests, tastes, lifestyles, and other traits, but a new Yale-led study demonstrates that similarities among buddies can also include the makeup of the microbes lining their guts.

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Viral myocarditis study uncovers three key heart responses to infection

Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a significant discovery that could change how doctors treat viral infections of the heart. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that the heart responds to viral ...

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Refining tools that spot risk of violence in young adults in urban emergency rooms may save lives

Half of young adult patients treated in emergency departments in three urban hospitals across the country reported experiencing violence either as a victim or aggressor, including firearm violence, in the six months prior ...

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Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current ...

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Recovery from 'brain on fire' disorder can take three years or longer, researchers find

Recovery from an autoimmune inflammation of the brain may take three years or more, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology.

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Study finds disparities in telemedicine use for neurological conditions

For people seeing a neurologist, their age, race, ethnicity and neighborhood may play a role in whether they do so in person or virtually, via telemedicine, according to a study published in Neurology Clinical Practice. These ...

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Review highlights additional therapies for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the leading causes of newborn mortality and morbidity worldwide, and lowering the baby's body temperature—called therapeutic hypothermia—is often used as a treatment.

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Females sleep less and awaken more frequently than males, which may have broad implications for medical research

Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.

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The UK is no longer offering COVID vaccines to pregnant women. Here's why that might be a bad idea

Until now, COVID vaccines have been available to pregnant women as part of the twice-yearly booster program, but this offer is being withdrawn.

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Preterm birth associated with increased mortality risk into adulthood, study finds

According to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth ...

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Healthy women have cells that resemble breast cancer, study finds

A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with ...

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New study links common DNA differences to unexplained rare neurodevelopmental conditions

The combination of common DNA differences can help explain why some people have a rare neurodevelopmental brain condition without a specific, single genetic mutation causing it.

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New AI tool offers insights to improve safety for mothers and babies in maternity care

Loughborough University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that identifies the key human factors influencing maternity care outcomes, supporting ongoing efforts to improve safety for mothers and ...

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Hawaiʻi's suicide helpline struggles to meet demand after Maui wildfire

A surge of calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline one year after the Lahaina wildfires underscores urgent need for expanded Hawaiʻi-based mental health support services. However, limited local resources have caused ...

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Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging. Stem cells offer a potential improvement

Diabetes develops when the body fails to manage its blood glucose levels. One form of diabetes causes the body to not respond to insulin at all. Called Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, this autoimmune disease happens when the body's ...

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Research highlights disparities in heart disease, stroke trends worldwide

Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to research in PLOS Global Public Health. Wanghong Xu of Fudan University and colleagues find that ...

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Microscopic, single-cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi

Microscopic, single-cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi demonstrate the value and importance of cutting-edge infectious disease research in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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New method makes brain imaging research more accessible for psychiatric studies

A new approach to analyzing brain scans could help researchers better understand psychiatric illness using much smaller groups of patients than previously thought necessary, potentially accelerating the development of more ...

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New modified consensus statement on low-dose oral minoxidil initiation for patients with hair loss

Hair loss significantly impacts patients' quality of life, and it may be nonscarring or scarring. Etiologically, hair loss may be hereditary (androgenetic alopecia [AGA]); related to age; congenital (hair shaft disorders); ...

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Study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism

A study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological mechanism underlying genetically-based autism, specifically mutations in the SHANK3 gene, responsible for nearly one million cases of autism worldwide. ...

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Fibromyalgia: Why is this common, debilitating condition being ignored in male patients?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by muscle pain throughout the body, fatigue, sleep problems and cognitive difficulties. The condition predominantly affects women, but men can also suffer from it. However, ...

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Bayesian metamodeling provides insight into how T cells are activated

A research team behind a new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has made an important breakthrough in understanding how immune cells known as T cells are activated.

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Scientists show electrical stimulation could be key to healthy tendons

A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair ...

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Vadadustat for symptomatic anemia associated with chronic kidney disease: Missed opportunity collecting patient outcomes

Patients with symptomatic anemia associated with chronic kidney disease who are on chronic maintenance dialysis can now also receive vadadustat instead of an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent such as darbepoetin.

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New research links vagus nerve stimulation to reduced gut inflammation in mice

Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine have found that tapping into the nervous system could help reduce the gut inflammation that drives inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleep

Most adults in the U.S. get less sleep than recommended across the board, and some racial and ethnic groups fare even worse, according to a new study that used readings from thousands of people who wore commercially available ...

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Scientists find a region of mouse gut tightly regulated by the immune system

The intestine maintains a delicate balance in the body, absorbing nutrients and water while maintaining a healthy relationship with the gut microbiome, but this equilibrium is disrupted in parts of the intestine in conditions ...

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Weight-loss drug found to shrink heart muscle in mice and human cells

Trendy weight-loss drugs making headlines for shrinking waistlines may also be shrinking the human heart and other muscles, according to a new University of Alberta study in JACC: Basic to Translational Science. The authors ...

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Toward the international unification of drug-drug interaction information

Drug-drug interaction (DDI) is a phenomenon in which the efficacy of a drug is weakened or enhanced when multiple drugs are combined. The DI can cause serious health risks to patients.

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New barcode technology could help diagnose cancer more precisely

A new pathology tool created at Yale harnesses barcode technology and shows potential for use in cancer diagnoses. The technology, Patho-DBiT (pathology-compatible deterministic barcoding in tissue), was discussed in a new ...

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People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups, study finds

People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups based on the different barriers they face in obtaining outpatient care, barriers that increase their odds of requiring hospitalization, a ...

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Analysis reveals the adults most vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation

Educational achievement, mental health diagnoses, childhood abuse, number of arrests and number of children all play a complex role in shaping a person's vulnerability to commercial sexual exploitation, how long they are ...

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What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? And how is it different to PMS?

Periods can feel like an unwanted guest for many women and gender-diverse people who menstruate, bringing cramps, mood swings and exhaustion.

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Q&A: Lead screening in pregnancy can protect maternal and newborn health: Why is it not universal?

Doctors have long known that lead exposure during pregnancy poses significant health risks for both mothers and newborns, but universal screening is not mandated in New Jersey or nationwide.

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Gastroenterology education improved through inpatient care teaching model

Gastroenterologists who focus primarily on providing inpatient care, called GI Hospitalists, are becoming more common across the U.S. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital developed a survey to assess the effect of ...

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The lived experience of Australians with disabilities during COVID

Disruptions to support services during the COVID-19 pandemic led Australians with disabilities to report significant declines in life satisfaction and mental health, a new study from Flinders University has found.

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How educational attainment may impact memory and dementia risk later in life

Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a study led by a Rutgers Health researcher.

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Study highlights feasibility of cranial accelerometry device for prehospital detection of large-vessel occlusion stroke

A new study exploring the use of cranial accelerometry (CA) headsets for the prehospital detection of large-vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes has been published in Academic Emergency Medicine.

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Students develop AI model for middle ear disease detection

Understanding the middle ear is essential—not only for hearing but also for balance and quality of life. According to the National Institutes of Health, in the U.S., one in eight adults has hearing loss, and nearly 28% ...

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What are the lessons from America's great cannabis liberalization experiment?

The US has come quite some way in legalizing cannabis use, with nearly half of states having laws permitting recreational cannabis use. Yet the legalization of cannabis remains an ever-present, heated and polarizing debate. ...

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Gender inequality baked into treatment of women, dementia and aged care

Dementia disproportionately affects women whether living with dementia or supporting someone living with dementia in aged care, a fact largely ignored in the final report of the Aged Care Royal Commission, an analysis by ...

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Nursing homes with more black residents lag in care goal discussions

New research from Columbia University School of Nursing published in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine shows that timely goals of care discussions are less likely to take place in nursing homes with ...

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AI enhances early detection of pancreatic cysts

When it comes to early detection of silent but deadly diseases like pancreatic cancer, finding it early and predicting disease aggressiveness are critical for increasing long-term survival.

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Researchers explore new therapy for diabetes-related heart disease

Monash University drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called "lipoxin A4" (LXA4) could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts.

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Dementia risk prediction: Zero-minute assessment at less than a dollar cost

A new study by researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University and Purdue University presents their low cost, scalable methodology for the early identification of individuals at risk of developing dementia. While ...

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Study highlights success in national smoking assessment program

A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study highlights the success of the largest-ever quality improvement initiative to focus on the critically important issue of smoking among cancer patients.

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Oral microbiome varies with life stress and mental health symptoms in pregnant women, study finds

The number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finds a ...

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Air pollution linked to eczema—new research

If you live in a city or near a busy road, it might not just be your lungs bearing the brunt of air pollution—your skin could be suffering too. A recent study has found a significant link between high levels of fine particulate ...

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The youngest girls in class are more likely to receive ADHD medication

ADHD is the most common psychiatric diagnosis among children and adolescents. People with ADHD have difficulty concentrating, organizing, planning and carrying out activities.

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What is methanol? How does it get into drinks and cause harm?

Two Australian teenagers are severely ill in hospital in Thailand after experiencing suspected methanol poisoning while they were traveling in Laos.

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Expert discusses common issues that affect bone health and retaining strong bones while aging

Bones play a critical role in full-body health. The skeleton is the framework of the body—protecting your organs, enabling movement and housing the bone marrow that makes blood cells, to name a few functions. As we age, ...

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'Burnt out, tired, frustrated': How hospital pressures harm doctors' mental health

Even before the COVID pandemic, which added significant pressure to the health-care workforce, Australian doctors experienced poor mental health at higher rates than the overall population.

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Enzyme study unveils key strategies against drug-resistant prostate cancer

An enzyme called EZH2 has an unexpected role in driving aggressive tumor growth in treatment-resistant prostate cancers, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Mapping of atherosclerotic plaque cells may predict future risk of stroke or heart attack

In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers at Karolinska Institutet show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of ...

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Protein disruption reveals potential treatment option for people with debilitating skin condition

Hidradenitis suppurativa, commonly referred to as HS, is a debilitating skin condition that causes chronic inflammation on the surface of the skin. This condition is characterized by painful bumps or boils that form under ...

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Clinically validated, wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous blood pressure monitoring

A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new and improved wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring. Their work marks a major milestone, as the ...

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Cigarette smoke alters microbiota and aggravates flu severity, researchers find

New research has shown that cigarette smoke can induce disordered oropharyngeal microbiota that aggravates the severity of influenza A virus infection. The research was published in mSystems.

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New cardiac MRI technique better spots serious heart ailment

A new technology that allows doctors to quantify blood flow in the heart can improve their ability to diagnose potentially deadly coronary artery disease (CAD), an international study led by School of Medicine investigators ...

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Predicting the risk of requiring long-term care based on three physical performance tests

Health centers across Japan conduct simple physical performance tests for older adults, including the single-leg balance and sit-to-stand tests. Based on a follow-up study of approximately 1,000 individuals, researchers at ...

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Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

In April, just 12 weeks into her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was standing at the receptionist window of her OB-GYN's office when she was asked to pay $960, the total the office estimated she would owe after she delivered.

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Assessment reveals more than 100,000 American youth living with inflammatory bowel disease

A study published today in Gastroenterology provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) prevalence in the United States.

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Masseter muscle volume might be a key indicator of sarcopenia risk in older adults

As populations age, the prevalence of sarcopenia—a progressive loss of muscle mass and function—has become an increasingly urgent public health concern. Sarcopenia increases the risk of falls and frailty, reduces the ...

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UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak

The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children, a decision experts hope will help make immunizations more widely available to one of the hardest-hit populations during the ongoing outbreaks ...

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Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

UK claimants announced Wednesday legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging that women diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in the company's talcum powder.

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Promising results for COPD treatment: Researchers find form of vitamin B3 reduces lung inflammation

We live longer and longer, and as we age, a lot of us develop a series of health issues and chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is found in around 600 million individuals globally. ...

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AI model can diagnose depression via speech and brain neural activity

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have developed an artificial intelligence ...

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War may cause adverse biological changes in children and slow development, research finds

Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a study from the ...

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Probiotic delivers immunotherapy to shrink gut tumors in mice

Immunotherapy is a promising treatment that recruits the immune system to help fight cancer, but it has had limited success in gastrointestinal cancers. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. ...

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Preventing severe malaria by harnessing natural human antibodies

Malaria, particularly in its severe forms, remains a global health and economic burden. It causes the deaths of more than 600,000 people every year—most of them African children under five.

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Early skeleton map reveals how bones form in humans

The first "blueprint" of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth.

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Ingestible capsule can pump drugs directly into the walls of the GI tract

Inspired by the way that squids use jets to propel themselves through the ocean and shoot ink clouds, researchers from MIT and Novo Nordisk have developed an ingestible capsule that releases a burst of drugs directly into ...

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Map of human thymus sheds light on how immune responses are built and maintained at early life

By creating the first spatial atlas of the developing human thymus, a vital organ that trains immune cells to protect against infections and cancer, scientists have discovered that the foundation for lifelong immunity is ...

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Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to genetic origins of breast cancer

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC), BC Cancer, Harvard Medical School and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer—cancer-like ...

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Combining 25 datasets, researchers map 1.6 million gut cells to find new ways treat disease

The most comprehensive cell map of the human gut to date has been created by combining spatial and single-cell data from 1.6 million cells.

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Scientists identify molecule that promotes gut regeneration and limits tumor growth

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a molecule that can both help the intestines to heal after damage and suppress tumor growth in colorectal cancer. The discovery could lead to new treatments for inflammatory ...

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Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss, and more?

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration could try to remove fluoride from drinking water, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Early screening for syphilis in pregnancy recommended by task force

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant women (grade A recommendation). This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published ...

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A more severe form of mpox has been reported in US

The United States has reported its first confirmed case of the more contagious form of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.

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Study shows risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab rises with CKD stage

For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD stage, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Deep brain stimulation: A promising future for anxiety in Parkinson's patients

Deep brain stimulation has revealed that a specific type of brain wave activity is associated with levels of anxiety in people living with Parkinson's disease, according to research led by scientists at City St George's and ...

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Nationwide IV fluid shortage could change how hospitals manage patient hydration

Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are changing how they think about IV fluid hydration altogether.

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Research finds antiviral treatment underutilized for children, teens with flu

Antiviral treatment is underutilized among children and adolescents hospitalized with influenza, according to research published in the Nov. 14 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality ...

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Do abortion policy changes affect young women's mental health?

After the June 2022 US Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban abortion, women of childbearing age in states where abortion became illegal reported increased rates of anxiety. That's according to a study published ...

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Cholesterol: Know your numbers suggests cardiologist

Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D. The catch: We ...

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About 1 in 10 U.S. adults have high cholesterol, report reveals

Nearly one in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Report addresses responsible use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research

A report released from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Health and Medicine Division addresses the responsible use of race and ethnicity in biomedical research and is a call to action for biomedical ...

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AI analysis of urine can predict flare up of lung disease a week in advance

Researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze patient urine samples and predict when symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will flare up, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.

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New study tracks leptin pulse patterns, a potential clue to understanding obesity

Obesity has become a global epidemic, and the need for treatment and monitoring for people with obesity is growing. Researchers aiming to understand relevant biomarkers for the condition have fixed their gaze on leptin, a ...

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Medication mimicking alcohol may benefit laryngeal dystonia patients

Laryngeal dystonia (LD), a rare neurological disease that significantly impacts a person's ability to speak due to uncontrollable vocal cord spasms, can have a debilitating effect on a person's social life, employment and ...

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Dozens sick with norovirus during monthlong Pacific cruise

An outbreak of highly contagious norovirus left 55 passengers and 15 crew members sick during a month-long cruise across the Pacific Ocean.

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Four million Americans could lose health coverage once ACA credits expire

If Congress lets health care tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns.

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Scientists take a deep look into memory processing inside the hippocampus

Resembling a seahorse, as its name implies from the Greek words "hippos" (horse) and "kampus" (sea monster), the hippocampus is a brain region crucial for memory formation. But until recently, scientists have not been able ...

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Bird flu mutations raise red flags—expert warns of increasing human adaptation

In an indication that the bird flu outbreak is "headed in the wrong direction," sequencing of the virus that has stricken a Canadian teenager shows mutations that could make the infection more transmissible from person to ...

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Surgeon general says U.S. smoking rates have tumbled, but not for everyone

Although the United States has made significant headway in curbing cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, a new report finds deep divisions remain and they run along predictable fault lines.

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A-fib plus heart failure a dangerous combo

For the four in 10 patients with newly diagnosed heart failure who also have the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, the prognosis can be poor.

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Breaking barriers safely: New insights into focused ultrasound and blood-brain barrier opening

Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease are among the most debilitating and life-altering conditions that we face today. Despite years of research and advancements in medical treatments, these diseases ...

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Study identifies community-level factors that may increase people's risk of experiencing cognitive impairment

Research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has identified several community-level factors that may increase people's risk of experiencing cognitive impairment.

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The health benefits of fright: A haunted house study

Aarhus University, Denmark, researchers suggest that recreational fear experiences, such as haunted house attractions, may reduce inflammation in individuals with low-grade inflammation.

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Large-scale genetic study identifies 14 genes linked to neuroticism

Neuroticism is a key personality trait described by well-established psychological theories, associated with a tendency towards emotional instability and negative emotions. Past studies found that this personality trait often ...

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WHO approves second mpox vaccine

The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics for emergency use, the second one to get the agency's seal of approval.

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WHO says has raised nearly $4bn through new financing plan

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro that it had raised nearly $4 billion dollars through a new financing mechanism it launched in May.

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Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Pakistan detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country's tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year, officials said Wednesday.

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