Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Recent research shows that they influence higher cognitive functions and behaviors by regulating local neuronal activity.
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A study appearing in MedComm has been led by Dr. Jizong Zhao, Dr. Dong Zhang, and Dr. Peicong Ge (Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University and Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Hospital). ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Adults who reported drinking two liters (about 67 ounces) or more of sugar- or artificially sweetened drinks per week had a higher risk of an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation than adults who drank fewer ...
Mar 5, 2024
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A blood test could potentially be used to assess a patient's risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.
Feb 21, 2024
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Researchers from SCHARR have conducted a study that sheds light on how changes in body mass index (BMI) can significantly affect our health as we grow older. Body mass index (BMI), a measure of body weight relative to height, ...
Nov 29, 2023
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A study by Environmental Working Group scientists has found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products.
Sep 13, 2023
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In a new study co-led by investigators at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, a global team of scientists conducted ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Vaping CBD (cannabidiol) is on the rise among middle and high school students, according to a national U.S. survey, and health experts warn there can be serious risks involved.
Aug 17, 2023
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Two new studies published by The BMJ today examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to women who are at risk of giving birth early.
Aug 2, 2023
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A new national study, led by researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as a targeted gene sequencing test at identifying abnormalities responsible ...
Jul 13, 2023
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