Psychology & Psychiatry
School's out, and the kids are bored: That's not necessarily a bad thing, say experts
It's summertime and the kids are home from school when one day they walk into the kitchen and say, "I'm bored!"
Jun 18, 2024
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Genetics
Researchers discover potential mole reversal therapy in rare condition
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) have designed a new genetic therapy that could alleviate debilitating giant ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Drug approved as sickle cell disease treatment may help stabilize vision in rare genetic disease
Roughly 50 families scattered across the world share ultra-rare variants in a particular gene. Silent for years, the inherited mutations make themselves known when patients reach the fourth decade of life. Changes in vision ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Health
Cryptosporidium found in supermarket pre-washed vegetables
Cryptosporidium has been discovered in pre-washed vegetables from major supermarkets in Kent by researchers in the School of Biosciences. The research paper titled "Presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in pre‑washed vegetables ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Empowering lives: Navigating Parkinson's disease with hope
Parkinson's disease touches every aspect of a person's life, from the physical to the emotional, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
Jun 17, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Video: Improvements in prostate surgery
There will be approximately 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society.
Jun 17, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Body organs aren't always where they are supposed to be
Organs in the body tend to be in a set order and position. This is useful when it comes to diagnosing certain conditions. Anyone with appendicitis or gallstones, for example, will tell you exactly where the agonizing pain ...
Jun 16, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Results are looking promising for a combined COVID and flu vaccine—here's how it could benefit public health
Earlier this week, Moderna announced positive results for its phase 3 clinical trial of a combined vaccine against COVID and influenza.
Jun 15, 2024
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Medical research
Novel gene-editing therapy continues to show positive results in sickle cell patients
Researchers have presented the latest findings from a clinical trial aimed at discovering a cure for sickle cell disease, a painful genetic blood disorder with limited treatment options.
Jun 15, 2024
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Health
'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings.
Jun 15, 2024
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