Health
Global study shows loneliness can shorten life spans
There is an epidemic of loneliness and isolation today, and the consequences can be deadly, researchers say.
Jun 26, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Increasingly under fire as potential health hazards, gas stoves could be banned in 2023
Citing studies that link gas stoves to health problems, including asthma in children, a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission official said his agency will begin a formal review process that could lead to new regulations.
Dec 23, 2022
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Medical research
Cholesterol-lowering statins found to impair bone quality in mice
Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) and the Medical University of Vienna (MedUni) have demonstrated for the first time that high doses of cholesterol-lowering statins impair bone quality in mice. The finding ...
Dec 19, 2022
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Addiction
Cannabis compound CBD found in common Brazilian shrub
Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in marijuana known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance, a lead researcher said Thursday.
Jun 16, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
New research identifies biological causes of muscle weakness in later life
A new largescale genetic analysis has found biological mechanisms that contribute to making people more susceptible to muscle weakness in later life, finding that diseases such as osteoarthritis and diabetes may play a large ...
Feb 11, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Someone in my house has COVID. How likely am I to catch it?
Throughout the pandemic, one of the biggest COVID risks has been sharing a house with someone who is infectious.
Sep 23, 2022
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Genetics
Alzheimer's disease: The identification of 75 genetic risk factors brings new insights
Identifying genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease is essential if we are to improve our understanding and treatment of it. Progress in human genome analysis along with genome-wide association studies are now leading ...
Apr 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
HIIT for liver health
New research led by Western Sydney University suggests that aerobic exercise interventions incorporating either high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) are effective for improving ...
Dec 20, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
New study suggests higher amounts of intervention may not be more helpful for children on the autism spectrum
When a child is diagnosed with autism, health care professionals often recommend intensive interventions, which can amount to 20-40 hours per week, to support their development.
Jun 25, 2024
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Medical economics
Study calls for fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines
To stretch the supply and accelerate global vaccination against the coronavirus, a team of economists is calling for the testing of fractional doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Their findings are published in the Proceedings of ...
Mar 7, 2022
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