Neuroscience
Risk for migraine increased in lightly pigmented adults
The risk for migraine is increased in lightly pigmented adults, according to a study published online May 10 in Brain Sciences.
Jun 7, 2022
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Medical research
Researchers discover cause, develop pharmacological treatment for reducing retinitis pigmentosa vision loss
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have discovered that the absence of Adiponectin receptor 1 protein (AdipoR1), one of the principal enzymes regulating ceramide homeostasis in the retina, leads to an accumulation ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pulse oximeter readings for different ethnic groups unreliable in assessing severity of COVID-19 pneumonia
The severity of COVID-19 pneumonia can be difficult to assess in people from different ethnic groups, due to inaccurate readings from a device that measures the level of oxygen in the blood of patients.
Jan 27, 2022
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Neuroscience
An imaging device for seeing the biochemistry of vision
The biochemistry of vision is a complex process. The molecules supporting the visual pigments that allow us to see our surrounding reality have remained essentially invisible for scientists for a long time. The team led by ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Study in Puerto Rico finds lower risk of breast cancer with more sun exposure
The sun is almost always shining during the day in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and that makes the findings of a new study on breast cancer and sun exposure particularly noteworthy.
Jan 5, 2022
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Health
EU bans cancer threat chemicals in tattoo ink
An EU ban on tattoo ink and permanent make-up containing chemicals feared to cause cancers or other health risks went into effect on Tuesday, officials said.
Jan 4, 2022
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Health
Evidence links the carotenoid lutein with eye health
Although the carotenoid lutein and its related form called zeaxanthin have been associated with eye health for some time, the amount that provides benefit has yet to be quantified.
Oct 13, 2021
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Medical research
Five dimensions of age-related macular degeneration provide new insight
A new study—published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science from University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers—suggests that linking to a fifth dimension for molecules and affected cells could help define ...
Aug 30, 2021
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Health
Health risks from tattoo inks not just skin deep
Permanent tattoos are becoming ever-present in Europe and North America. And with all that ink, there is an increasing number of tattoo-related side effects.
Jul 12, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Lower exposure to UVB light may increase colorectal cancer risk
Inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in older age groups, according to a study using data on 186 countries, published in the open access ...
Jul 5, 2021
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