Oncology & Cancer
New research sheds light on how mesothelioma develops
Mesothelioma has been a high-profile disease at the center of several multibillion-dollar lawsuits, but the disease itself remains a medical mystery.
May 10, 2023
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Medical economics
Air pollution from oil and gas production responsible for $77 billion in annual US health damages, study finds
Despite global efforts to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, oil and gas (O&G) production is nearing record levels in the United States, posing concern among health experts about what this O&G growth means for ...
May 8, 2023
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Pediatrics
Hypothermia more likely in Black, Asian newborns
Newborns of Black and Asian mothers are significantly more likely to experience hypothermia than those born to white mothers, according to a new study. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ...
Apr 28, 2023
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Medical research
New test reveals existing antibiotics, hiding in plain sight on pharmacy shelves, can cure superbugs
A new test revealed that FDA-approved antibiotics—available at your neighborhood pharmacy—can effectively treat superbugs. They are not prescribed, however, because the gold-standard test predicts they will not work. ...
Apr 27, 2023
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Medical research
Lung organoids could replace animal testing and boost success in clinical trials
Scientists have developed a step-by-step blueprint to create advanced human lung models in the lab, which they say will accelerate the discovery and development of new drugs and reduce reliance on animal testing.
Apr 12, 2023
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Health
Higher lithium levels in drinking water may raise autism risk
Pregnant women whose household tap water had higher levels of lithium had a moderately higher risk of their offspring being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study led by a UCLA Health researcher.
Apr 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
On days when college students feel more impulsive than usual, their alcohol consumption may rise
Fluctuating impulsivity in college students is linked to increased positive thoughts about alcohol, heavier drinking, and more negative consequences, a new study suggests—information that could inform more effective intervention ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Immunology
Protection against allergic asthma: When innate lymphoid cells educate alveolar macrophages
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liège on group 2 innate lymphoid cells (or ILC2s) shows that the functional reprogramming of these cells following their exposure to viruses allows our body to react ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Medical research
Certain environmental pollutants associated with an increased risk of developing COVID-19
High levels of certain chemical pollutants in the blood are associated with an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease, according to a study conducted by the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Hepatokines mediate its impact on metabolic diseases and help to identify subtypes
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In a Perspective in Cell Metabolism, Norbert Stefan from the University of Tübingen, Helmholtz Munich ...
Feb 7, 2023
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