Using data from diverse populations around the world, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed an algorithm to help predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease based on genetic information ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Federal health authorities on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of some frozen vials labeled "Smallpox" in a freezer at a facility in Pennsylvania that conducts vaccine research.
Nov 18, 2021
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The effects of oral contraceptives (OCs) like birth control pills on the brain and mood of women may come down to age and their gut microbiome, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.
Dec 15, 2022
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Measuring the full complement of small molecules (the metabolome) can provide important insight into the health status of an individual. The measurement of metabolites is also the main theme of the recently established KI ...
Jun 13, 2022
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The pandemic has hit nursing home residents especially hard, with a disproportionately large share of COVID-19 infection and mortality rates in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Jun 22, 2022
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A new study finds that consanguinity—unions between close relatives—may increase the risk of common diseases such as type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Sep 26, 2023
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A new study by Dr. Peter Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Podiatry, and colleagues across nursing and podiatry and published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, focuses on the role podiatrists have in preventing the progression ...
Feb 22, 2023
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When Brazilian immunologist Helder Nakaya visited Evandro Chagas Institute in Belém (the capital of Pará state, Brazil) in 2017, there was a commotion because one of its best microscopists was retiring and much of the knowledge ...
Jul 28, 2022
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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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Athletes invest a huge amount of time and effort to perform at their peak on the biggest stages. Despite dedicated training, however, pressure-inducing factors—such as potential rewards or high expectations—can mean that ...
Nov 10, 2022
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