Medical research
Two drugs reverse a key pancreatic cancer step in the lab
Pancreatic cancer often lurks as a silent disease. With no known symptoms, it can progress undetected and spread to other organs.
Oct 19, 2022
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University of Florida
Medical research
Scientists discover possible target for treating and preventing osteoarthritis
Wear and tear on joints can lead to inflammation, breakdown of cartilage and development of osteoarthritis. Scientists at UF Scripps Biomedical Research have found a possible new target to fight this painful cascade.
Oct 14, 2022
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Medical research
Study uncovers differences in saliva bacteria of students with recent suicidal thoughts
A new University of Florida study has found that bacteria in the saliva of college students who reported recent thoughts of suicide differed in significant ways from those found in students who had not experienced recent ...
Aug 25, 2022
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Genetics
Study: Opioid drug tolerance develops from interplay of key gene and cholesterol
UF Scripps Biomedical Research scientists have a discovered a key gene that is shedding light on how people develop tolerance to pain-relievers over time, a problem that raises risk of addiction and overdose.
Aug 18, 2022
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Medical research
Coffee and cigarettes: Research sheds new light on nicotine and morning brew
For some smokers, the first cigarette of the day is just not as satisfying without a cup of coffee. That could be more than just a morning habit: Chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help lighten the effects of ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Medications
Sleep medication use drops dramatically among Americans
Americans aren't turning to pharmaceutical options as often in the never-ending battle for a good night's sleep.
Aug 16, 2022
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Health
Gardening can cultivate better mental health
Many longtime gardeners will tell you that the garden is their happy place. New research suggests that many people may indeed reap mental health benefits from working with plants—even if they've never gardened before.
Jul 6, 2022
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Genetics
Women's heart attacks are often missed. This gene may help explain why.
When diagnostic tests for the heart were first created, scientists at the time did not fully consider that no two bodies are the same, especially between the sexes.
Jun 23, 2022
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Surgery
Physical activity, diet improve after bariatric surgery, but do not meet recommended levels
In a long-term study of adults who have undergone bariatric weight loss surgery, University of Florida researchers found participants' physical activity and diet quality improved after surgery, but fell short of federal physical ...
Jun 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How wisdom, resilience and mastery work together to boost well-being in old age
It's not just wisdom that gives some people a sense of well-being as they age.
Jun 3, 2022
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