Oncology & Cancer
Exposure to greenspace may lower risk of certain cancers
A University of Queensland-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.
Jun 21, 2024
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Health
Study shows infants' microbiomes shaped by physical contact with caregivers
A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health found that early life caregiving experiences including skin-to-skin contact at birth, number of individuals in physical contact with the infant at birth, and the amount of time ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Health
New sweat monitoring device doesn't require physical activity
Sweat contains biomarkers that can monitor various health conditions, from diabetes to genetic disorders. Sweat sampling, unlike blood collection, is preferred by users due to its painless nature. However, to obtain sufficient ...
May 28, 2024
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Addiction
Study finds maltreated children are three times more likely to develop substance use disorders in adulthood
A study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people who are maltreated as children may be three times more likely to be admitted to hospital for alcohol and substance use disorders by the age of 40, ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Health
Women's health researchers explore pregnancy and postpartum muscle strength
A decade-long partnership between the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) has yielded significant advancements in global research and scholarship, particularly in women's ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Neuroscience
'Noisy' autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here's why neuroaffirmative research matters
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics.
Mar 27, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
Abuse found to increase risk for cardiovascular disease among women with HIV
A study by Allison Appleton, Mark Kuniholm and Elizabeth Vásquez in the School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is the first to establish a connection between physical and sexual abuse and ...
Mar 21, 2024
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Dentistry
Artificial intelligence algorithms for understanding the determinants of oral health
A study that used AI and predictive models to forecast the likelihood of permanent tooth loss as an indicator of overall oral health based on various behavioral and lifestyle factors was presented at the 102nd General Session ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Health
Dietitian suggests ways to prevent colorectal cancer
We may joke about the prep involved for a colonoscopy (an exam for abnormal changes in the large intestine). But cancers of the colon or rectum are no laughing matter. In fact, when you combine the cancer death rates of men ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Pediatrics
Eliminating socioeconomic disparities in youth physical activity could save over $15 billion, study shows
What would happen if the existing disparities in physical activity levels between youth of lower and higher socioeconomic statuses were eliminated? Previous studies have shown that those between 6–17 years of age in lower ...
Mar 15, 2024
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