Health
Menopause bring new risks for women's heart health
The risk of having heart disease grows as a woman ages, so women need to be familiar with their heart disease risk factors, the American Heart Association (AHA) says.
Oct 20, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows mitochondrial protein plays key role in glioblastoma and therapeutic resistance
Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain tumor that affects adults and, unfortunately, still remains incurable. In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that a specific mitochondrial protein plays an important role ...
Oct 17, 2023
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Health
Preventing kidney stones before they form
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits made of minerals and reoccurring materials inside the kidneys. Stones often go unnoticed in the kidney until they move into the ureter —the tube connecting the kidney and bladder.
Oct 13, 2023
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Gastroenterology
New perspectives on metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is a condition characterized by a build-up of fat in the liver and is the most common chronic liver disease that affects over one billion people. Over time, this can lead to complications including cirrhosis, ...
Sep 18, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Is it eczema or psoriasis? An expert offers advice
Eczema and psoriasis are skin conditions that can each affect a person's quality of life.
Sep 8, 2023
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Medications
Investigating efficacy, safety of antidepressant use in people with both physical health problems and depression
Many people with diseases such as cancer or diabetes or those who have had a heart attack or stroke also suffer from depression. How effective are antidepressants for these patients? And are they just as safe for these people ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Reviewing metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease opens new treatment pathways
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common condition that affects up to 30% of adults in the general population. It is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is often associated with other conditions, ...
Aug 18, 2023
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Health
Breastfeeding helps mother's cardio health for three years or more
A new South Australian study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.
Aug 3, 2023
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Medical research
World-first human trial: Experimental hookworm infection led to improvements in type 2 diabetes patients
A world-first human trial at James Cook University using live hookworms to combat diseases such as type 2 diabetes has proven successful—sparking interest in staging a larger-scale international trial.
Aug 2, 2023
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
New research offers prospects to measure metabolic rate
Scientists from Skoltech Institute of Science and Technology have proven that along with the level of biochemical substances in the living organism, we can also measure the substances' turnover rate. This analysis will improve ...
Aug 1, 2023
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