Oncology & Cancer
EPA bans two solvents linked to cancer
Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Dec 9, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
New theory suggests aging is driven by degenerative metabolic reprogramming over time
Aging is a complex process that has long puzzled scientists. A recent study published in Engineering proposes a new theory called pro-aging metabolic reprogramming (PAMRP), which could change our understanding of aging.
Dec 2, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others
Exactly why do people remember what they remember? A recently published review paper from researchers at Rice University sheds light on this fundamental question and the relationship between factors that influence human memory.
Dec 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers link foodborne toxin to colorectal cancer metastasis
A toxin in the bacteria that's one of the most common causes of foodborne illness accelerates the spread of colorectal tumors to other parts of the body, a study led by UF Health Cancer Center researchers and international ...
Dec 8, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A public health emergency is waiting at the bottom of the antibiotic resistance cliff
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to a catastrophic rise in infection-related deaths, according to new research led by Northern Arizona University.
Dec 27, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Experimental drug that summons 'warriors of the immune system' shows early promise against non-Hodgkin lymphoma
An investigational therapy is demonstrating preclinical promise against non-Hodgkin lymphoma by boosting natural killer cells and efficiently annihilating the malignancy without toxicity to the patient, a team of cancer biologists ...
Medical research
Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons
Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences. Conversely, too much salt ...
Dec 21, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study reveals lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health
The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ, often able to heal itself even from significant trauma. Yet for the first time, new research shows even brief contact with a common herbicide can cause lasting damage to the ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Did we really need hospital masking during COVID-19? Study says yes
Massachusetts General Brigham hospitals-led research has reported a significant increase in hospital-onset respiratory viral infections following the cessation of universal masking and SARS-CoV-2 testing policies. Researchers ...
Medications
Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies
Stimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence for long-term outcomes and quality of life improvements, according to a study by the University ...
