Oncology & Cancer
Hedgehog signaling pathway key in treating osteosarcoma: Study
The strangely named hedgehog pathway that's crucial to bone growth has emerged as a key in the fight to treat the bone cancer osteosarcoma.
Nov 28, 2023
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Cardiology
New findings on long-term treatment of ADHD and link to cardiovascular disease
A large proportion of patients who start taking ADHD medication, especially young adults, stop within the first year. However, people who use ADHD medicine for a long time and in higher-than-average doses seem to have a higher ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Immunology
Researchers find a clue to fighting fatal influenza
When influenza (or flu) reaches the critical stage, there are no specific treatments available for patients. Now new research has identified a key to this sometimes fatal condition, and opened the door to possible cures.
Nov 27, 2023
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Diabetes
Diabetes and obesity rising in young Americans, study finds
Diabetes and obesity are rising among young adults in the United States, an alarming development that puts them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a study of 13,000 people between 20 and 44 years old.
Nov 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is the winter forecast for COVID-19? And should we expect a 'tripledemic' of COVID, flu and RSV?
The COVID-19 winter forecast is for relatively mild illness thanks to vaccination and natural immunity, health experts at Northeastern University say.
Nov 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Has the COVID-19 pandemic compromised bone health?
Results from a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on bone tissue—including both bone mineral density in the forearm and total bone mineral ...
Nov 22, 2023
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Ophthalmology
The myopia epidemic: Blame computers not phones for short-sightedness, researcher says
A new study from The University of Western Australia has found the world is experiencing a myopia (short-sightedness) epidemic, and the main cause is computer screens rather than mobile phones or tablets.
Nov 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How video games can make it easier to discuss mental health
Depression is common among young people, but this target group often does not get the help they need. Books, exercise, and other depression prevention programs do not achieve the envisioned results for everyone. Video games ...
Nov 21, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Expert explains RSV prevention for vulnerable populations
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that seriously affects vulnerable populations such as infants, young children and older adults. Dr. Wasem Alsabbagh, associate professor at the University of Waterloo School ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Health
Study shows beach signage education could save lives this summer
A new beach safety study aims to prevent accidental beach drownings of young people through the identification of their understanding—and misunderstanding—of common beach signs.
Nov 17, 2023
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