Study reveals majority of pediatric long COVID patients develop a dizziness known as orthostatic intolerance A recent study from Kennedy Krieger Institute shows that the majority of children diagnosed with long COVID are likely to experience orthostatic intolerance (OI), a condition that causes the body to struggle with regulating ... Sep 16, 2024 0 135
Study reveals how COVID-19 infection can cause or worsen diabetes Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have used a cutting-edge model system to uncover the mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, induces new cases of diabetes, and worsens complications in people ... Sep 16, 2024 0 86
Breathing could bring microplastics into the human brain, study shows For the first time, scientists have detected microscopic microplastics lodged in the human brain. Researchers in Germany and Brazil say that 8 out of 15 autopsied adults had microplastics detected within their brain's smell ... Sep 16, 2024 0 86
Study shows people think in many dimensions at a time Traditionally, the dominant view in research has been that a central goal of human perception is to recognize objects and assign them to different categories—for example, this observed object is a dog and dogs belong to ... Sep 16, 2024 0 83
Reprogramming cancer cells to attack themselves A team of health and medical researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across Sweden has tested the possibility of reprogramming cancer cells into cDC1 cells as a means for destroying the protective shield around ... Sep 16, 2024 report 0 72
Study reveals how mutant p53 protein converts other proteins into cancer drivers Research from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the National Institute of Science and Technology for Structural Biology and Bioimaging (INBEB) in Brazil has uncovered a critical mechanism by which mutations ... Sep 16, 2024 0 60
Research suggests neurons protect and preserve certain information through a dedicated zone of stable synapses One of the brain's most celebrated qualities is its adaptability. Changes to neural circuits, whose connections are continually adjusted as we experience and interact with the world, are key to how we learn. But to keep knowledge ... Sep 16, 2024 0 54
Why some organs age faster than others: Scientists discover hidden mutations in non-coding DNA The accumulation of mutations in DNA is often mentioned as an explanation for the aging process, but it remains just one hypothesis among many. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with the Inselspital, ... Sep 17, 2024 0 106
Research suggests many people already have T cells with the power to fight avian flu Research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests that many people already have immune cells on "stand by" to fight the H5N1 virus, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza. Sep 17, 2024 0 91
Study shows the brain divides a meal into different phases The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. This ... Sep 17, 2024 0 88
Moderate caffeine consumption associated with lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, study finds Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new ... Sep 17, 2024 0 67
Evidence of inverse relationship between incidence of Alzheimer's disease and colorectal cancer A team of epidemiologists at the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, in China, has shown experimental evidence of an inverse relationship between incidences of Alzheimer's disease and colorectal cancer. Sep 17, 2024 report 0 47
Removing gene from fat tissue tricks body into burning more calories, study suggests Removing a specific gene from fat tissue could fool the body into speeding up metabolism and burning more calories, a new study has found. Sep 17, 2024 0 43
Propolis from a Morocco-native plant found to improve cognitive function in male rats experiencing chronic mild stress Chronic stress can have adverse effects on both the minds and bodies of affected individuals. Past studies suggest that particularly stressful life events can also impact people's cognitive abilities, for instance, producing ... Sep 17, 2024 feature 0 41
Metals in the body from pollutants associated with progression of harmful plaque buildup in the arteries Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased buildup of calcium in the coronary arteries at a level that is comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and diabetes, according to a study ... Sep 18, 2024 0 58
Scientists discover proteins in meat, milk and other foods suppress gut tumors Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative medical sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered that food antigens like milk proteins help keep tumors from growing in our guts, specifically the small intestines. ... Sep 18, 2024 0 57
New brain organoid model replicates human cortical domains The group of Jürgen Knoblich at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, has developed a new method that allows scientists to cultivate brain organoids with distinct cortical areas ... Sep 18, 2024 0 48
The MIND diet may lower the risk of memory problems later in life, study shows People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology. Results were similar for Black and ... Sep 18, 2024 0 43
Antiviral-resistant variants of SARS-CoV-2 can emerge in immunocompromised people Individuals with compromised immunity and persistent COVID-19 infections can harbor drug-resistant variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which have the potential to spread to the general population found researchers at Weill ... Sep 18, 2024 0 41
Bacterial infections could be trigger for type 1 diabetes, new research suggests For the first time, scientists have found that proteins from bacteria can trigger the immune system to attack insulin-producing cells, leading to the development of type 1 diabetes. Sep 18, 2024 0 40
Severe side effects of the most effective schizophrenia medication identified About one-third of patients with schizophrenia do not respond to conventional medications, leaving them with one effective treatment option: clozapine. Clozapine's most serious side effect, a life-threatening drop in white ... Sep 18, 2024 0 39
Brain region that controls eye movements found to also play important role in higher cognitive functions The superior colliculus is a midbrain region that is traditionally thought to help animals orient themselves toward important locations in space, like directing their eyes and head toward a bright flash of light. New research ... Sep 19, 2024 0 130
Researchers show how breathing and heartbeat influence perception A new study from the University of Fribourg highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this research show how our bodily rhythms affect our visual perception. Sep 19, 2024 0 86
Flavonoid consumption may reduce the risk of dementia, new study shows New research has found that those who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia. 23 hours ago 0 68
Nationwide analysis finds mental health concerns are a huge part of primary care practice An examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to musculoskeletal complaints in everyday care. One in nine patients was seeking care primarily because ... 21 hours ago 0 68
Breastfeeding is crucial to shaping infant's microbes and promoting lung health, study shows Human breast milk regulates a baby's mix of microbes, or microbiome, during the infant's first year of life. This in turn lowers the child's risk of developing asthma, a new study published in the journal Cell shows. 23 hours ago 0 57
Zoom fatigue? Try some nature in your background: Study Feel drained after a long video call? Your tiredness could be partly linked to the background on your screen, according to a study published on Thursday which suggested trying an image depicting nature. Sep 19, 2024 0 48
With the use of visual cues, hospital rooms get nearly 70% cleaner A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control reports a comparison of hospital room cleanliness using standard disinfectant wipes versus wipes with a color additive that allows users to see which surfaces ... Sep 19, 2024 0 47