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Monday, Nov 18

Fat cells have epigenetics-based memory: Researchers discover mechanism behind weight loss yo-yo effect

Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back within a matter of weeks—the yo-yo effect has struck. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now been ...

Nov 18, 2024

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Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memory

Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression.

Nov 18, 2024

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Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham have developed a biocooperative material that harnesses blood clotting and peptide self-assembly to engineer personalized regenerative implants ...

Nov 18, 2024 report

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A new discovery about pain signaling may contribute to better treatment of chronic pain

When pain signals are passed along the nervous system, proteins called calcium channels play a key role. Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have now pinpointed the exact location of a specific calcium channel, ...

Nov 18, 2024

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High-dose IV vitamin C plus chemotherapy found to double survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer

Results from a randomized, phase 2 clinical trial show that adding high-dose, intravenous (IV) vitamin C to chemotherapy doubles the overall survival of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer from eight months ...

Nov 18, 2024

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Parkinson's paradox: When more dopamine means more tremor

Researchers from the Champalimaud Foundation have shed light on the puzzling relationship between dopamine and rest tremor in Parkinson's disease, finding that preserved dopamine in certain brain regions may actually contribute ...

Nov 18, 2024

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Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma

University of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerated worsening of peripheral vision due to the progression of glaucoma.

Nov 18, 2024 report

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Tuesday, Nov 19

Study: Eating more than 45% of calorie intake after 5 p.m. alters glucose levels, with serious consequences for health

Although people have always said that having a light and early dinner is better, a study by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Columbia University has provided the scientific grounds for this argument.

Nov 19, 2024

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Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression

A new study led by scientists from the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has revealed a connection between COVID-19 infection and cancer regression. The ...

Nov 19, 2024

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The main events: How scenes from life shape consciousness and build memories

Life is a series of small events: making morning coffee, letting the dog out, opening a laptop, letting the dog back in. Add them all up and you have a full day. Our brains are committed to observing and processing the events ...

Nov 19, 2024

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Neuroscientists discover how the brain slows anxious breathing

"Deep breath in, slow breath out…" Isn't it odd that we can self-soothe by slowing down our breathing? Humans have long used slow breathing to regulate their emotions, and practices like yoga and mindfulness have even popularized ...

Nov 19, 2024

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Cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk

Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study from Karolinska Institute, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia.

Nov 19, 2024

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Cognitive neuroscientists discover new blueprint for making and breaking habits

Cognitive neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin have published new research describing a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and lasting.

Nov 19, 2024

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Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development

A new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the 'next 1,000 days,' a window of opportunity between the ages of two and five that is crucial to a child's ...

Nov 19, 2024

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Wednesday, Nov 20

Weight-loss drug found to shrink heart muscle in mice and human cells

Trendy weight-loss drugs making headlines for shrinking waistlines may also be shrinking the human heart and other muscles, according to a new University of Alberta study in JACC: Basic to Translational Science. The authors ...

10 hours ago

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The health benefits of fright: A haunted house study

Aarhus University, Denmark, researchers suggest that recreational fear experiences, such as haunted house attractions, may reduce inflammation in individuals with low-grade inflammation.

16 hours ago report

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Females sleep less and awaken more frequently than males, which may have broad implications for medical research

Females sleep less, wake up more often and get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.

9 hours ago

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Large-scale genetic study identifies 14 genes linked to neuroticism

Neuroticism is a key personality trait described by well-established psychological theories, associated with a tendency towards emotional instability and negative emotions. Past studies found that this personality trait often ...

18 hours ago feature

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Healthy women have cells that resemble breast cancer, study finds

A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with ...

9 hours ago

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Promising results for COPD treatment: Researchers find form of vitamin B3 reduces lung inflammation

We live longer and longer, and as we age, a lot of us develop a series of health issues and chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is found in around 600 million individuals globally. ...

14 hours ago

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Social connections change our microbiomes, study of isolated villages suggests

Friends tend to share common interests, tastes, lifestyles, and other traits, but a new Yale-led study demonstrates that similarities among buddies can also include the makeup of the microbes lining their guts.

8 hours ago

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