Health
Effects of polishes, acrylics and powders on fingernails
People are increasingly opting for regular manicures—with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder.
Jan 10, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Average pregnancy length in the US is shorter than in European countries
Maternal health outcomes continue to worsen in the United States, where maternal and infant mortality rates far exceed rates in European countries and other wealthy nations. Now, a new study led by researchers at Boston University ...
Jan 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Copycat nutrient leaves pancreatic tumors starving, may inform cancer treatment
A study led by scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys suggests an entirely new approach to treat pancreatic cancer. The research shows that feeding tumors a copycat of an important nutrient starves them of the fuel they need ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Medications
Ozempic: Dieters who use scarce diabetes drug could face side effects
Mila Clarke started taking Ozempic in 2020 to help manage her diabetes, but was pleasantly surprised to find herself soon shedding pounds.
Feb 1, 2023
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Genetics
New genetic variants associated with resting heart rate and cardiovascular disease risk
Investigators have identified more than 60 previously unknown genetic variants associated with resting heart rate that may also contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to recent findings published ...
Sep 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Death from COVID-19 is often not random: Researchers say the same pattern is found around the world
At least 6 million people have died from COVID-19 to date. But who dies is often not random. The same pattern is found around the world.
Feb 15, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Dramatic declines in global fertility rates set to transform global population patterns by 2100, says study
The world is approaching a low-fertility future. Although by 2100 more than 97% of countries and territories will have fertility rates below what is necessary to sustain population size over time, comparatively high fertility ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Cardiology
COVID infection, and vaccination, linked to heart condition
Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai validated the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link between the same condition and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dec 12, 2022
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Surgery
Surgery for spinal stenosis linked to lower mortality and costs, compared to nonoperative treatment
For patients with spinal stenosis, operative treatment is associated with a lower risk of death and lower costs over two years, compared with nonoperative treatment, suggests a study in the February issue of The Journal of ...
Jan 13, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study provides evidence that breathing exercises may reduce Alzheimer's risk
The exercise was simple: inhale for a count of five, then exhale for a count of five. Do that for 20 minutes, twice a day, for four weeks.
May 1, 2023
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