Do plastics cause autism? Here's what the latest study really says
A study out recently has prompted much media attention about the role of plastics in developing autism.
Aug 10, 2024
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Enzymes and Coenzymes: News and Research on Oxygenases
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Research finds association between prenatal exposure to plastics and autism in boys
Florey researchers have found evidence of higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in pregnant mothers who gave birth to sons with autism.
Aug 7, 2024
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Taking the contraceptive pill could contribute to scarring hair loss
A new study published in JAMA Dermatology looks at how taking the oral contraceptive pill could be linked to a form of hair loss, known as frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA).
May 30, 2024
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Scientists discover potential biomarkers of environmental exposures in Parkinson's disease
A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators has discovered novel DNA methylation patterns in the blood of patients with Parkinson's disease, according to findings published in Annals of Neurology.
Apr 26, 2024
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Researchers explore non-invasive method for sampling drug response
Harnessing a pervasive type of cellular messenger shows early experimental promise as a routine way of sampling and monitoring the body's response to prescription drug exposure.
Mar 5, 2024
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Your lifestyle can determine how well your medicine will work
By examining liver samples from 116 deceased persons with severe mental disorders, researchers have demonstrated that smoking, obesity and alcohol use can be decisive in determining how medicine will work for an individual ...
Mar 4, 2024
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The surprisingly complex inner workings of an endocrine tumor
There is strength in teamwork, and it turns out that this applies to tumors, too. Researchers from Japan have reported that different types of cells within a single benign tumor may work together to promote the tumor's growth.
Mar 1, 2024
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Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer's
A new study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that activation of a certain brain protein can protect women from developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
Jan 25, 2024
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Breast cancer prevention drug approved for post-menopausal women in the UK. Here's how it works
A drug that can halve the risk of developing breast cancer in post-menopausal women has been approved for use in the UK. This drug, called anastrozole, could benefit an estimated 289,000 women in the UK who are at increased ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Getting the most health benefits from fruit smoothies: Researchers find adding a banana decreases level of flavanols
Smoothies can be a tasty and convenient way to get the important fruits and vegetables you need for a healthy diet. But is a banana and blueberry smoothie the best combo? Researchers at the University of California, Davis, ...
Aug 24, 2023
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