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Monday, May 20

Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population, study says

Yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and other practices are gaining in popularity due to their potential to improve health and well-being. The effects of these practices are mostly positive and occasionally transformational, ...

May 20, 2024

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Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood neurobehavioral problems, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of the United States population receives drinking water that contains fluoride, a practice that began in 1945 to help prevent tooth decay. But recent studies suggest that fluoride exposure can cause ...

May 20, 2024

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Benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that the presence of a benign nail abnormality may lead to the diagnosis of a rare inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing cancerous tumors ...

May 20, 2024

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Research shows that ferroptosis, a form of cell death, occurs in severe COVID-19 patient lungs

In some severe cases of COVID-19, the lungs undergo extreme damage, resulting in a range of life-threatening conditions like pneumonia, inflammation, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The root cause of those wide-ranging ...

May 20, 2024

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Genetically engineered pig hearts transplanted in two brain-dead patients reveal more about immune response

A large team of biomedical researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across the U.S., the U.K., Saudi Arabia and France, has learned more about many of the factors involved in xenotransplantation as they conducted ...

May 20, 2024 report

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Researchers discover top-down signals in brain circuits regulating depression

Understanding and treating depression, a potentially debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, remains a major priority among researchers in the field of neuroscience. For example, major ...

May 20, 2024

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Early blood glucose control for those with type 2 diabetes crucial for reducing complications, prolonging life

Research led by scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh has found that early good blood glucose control can minimize the lifetime risk of diabetes-related complications, including heart attacks, kidney failure ...

May 20, 2024

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Tuesday, May 21

Study shows drug helps reprogram macrophage immune cells, suppress prostate and bladder tumor growth

A novel therapy that reprograms immune cells to promote antitumor activity helped shrink hard-to-treat prostate and bladder cancers in mice, according to research from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel ...

May 21, 2024

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A new gene-editing system tackles complex diseases

The human genome consists of around 3 billion base pairs and humans are all 99.6% identical in their genetic makeup. That small 0.4% accounts for any difference between one person and another. Specific combinations of mutations ...

May 21, 2024

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Study: Certain nutrients may slow brain aging

Scientists have long been studying the brain with the goal of aiding healthier aging. While much is known about risk factors for accelerated brain aging, less has been uncovered to identify ways to prevent cognitive decline.

May 21, 2024

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Regular fish oil supplement use might increase first-time heart disease and stroke risk

Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase—rather than lessen—the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular ...

May 21, 2024

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Male and female mice exhibit different empathic behaviors to others' pain

Social interactions are multi-faceted experiences that entail understanding the emotional states of others and responding appropriately. Neuroscientists and psychologists have been studying social interactions for decades, ...

May 21, 2024 feature

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Cannabis edibles are triggering poisonings among older users

The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses.

May 21, 2024

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Study models how ketamine's molecular action leads to its effects on the brain

New research addresses a gap in understanding how ketamine's impact on individual neurons leads to pervasive and profound changes in brain network function.

May 21, 2024

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Wednesday, May 22

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

New research led by King's College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders ...

May 22, 2024

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Study shows mind wandering is associated with specific kind of brain activity linked to memory and sleep

Part of what makes us human is our ability to think about people, places, or events that aren't currently present—but we still don't know exactly how our brains do this. Now, researchers from Osaka University have identified ...

May 22, 2024

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Urban gardening may improve human health—research subjects benefit from microbial exposure

A collaborative study between the University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland and Tampere University demonstrated that a one-month indoor gardening period increased the bacterial diversity of the skin and ...

May 22, 2024

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Study: Newborns whose mother spoke in a mix of languages during pregnancy are more sensitive to a range of sound pitches

It's well established that babies in the womb hear and learn about speech, at least in the third trimester. For example, newborns have been shown to already prefer the voice of their mother, recognize a story that had been ...

May 22, 2024

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Results from first human clinical trial offer promising early results for new Alzheimer's treatment

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. Currently, the two main approaches for treatments to delay or slow its progression target the buildup of amyloid beta ...

May 22, 2024

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Century-old vaccine found to protect type 1 diabetics from infectious diseases

In new research, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) show that the 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, originally developed to prevent tuberculosis, protects individuals with type 1 diabetes ...

May 22, 2024

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Scientists uncover new molecular drivers of Alzheimer's

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for Alzheimer's, in ...

May 22, 2024

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Thursday, May 23

Upgrading brain storage: Quantifying how much information our synapses can hold

With each flip you make through a deck of vocabulary word flashcards, their definitions come more quickly, more easily. This process of learning and remembering new information strengthens important connections in your brain. ...

May 23, 2024

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Inhibiting a metabolic pathway provides new approach to Epstein-Barr virus and resulting diseases

The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers. Emerging data now show that inhibition of a specific metabolic pathway in infected cells can diminish latent infection and therefore the ...

May 23, 2024

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Study further illuminates ability of cancer drug to lower blood sugar

University of Oklahoma researchers have deepened their understanding of a drug's ability to prevent fat buildup in the liver, a condition that often occurs with obesity and can lead to serious fatty liver disease. Their findings—which ...

May 23, 2024

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Over 750,000 antimicrobial resistance deaths preventable yearly via vaccines, water, sanitation and infection control

Speaking at the World Health Assembly, authors of a new Lancet Series call for urgent global action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

May 23, 2024

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Study uncovers cell type-specific genetic insights underlying schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex disease with variable presentations, and the diverse nature of this mental health disorder has made understanding the mechanisms that cause the disease, and subsequently developing effective treatments, ...

May 23, 2024

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Tracking down the genetic causes of lupus to personalize treatment

Lupus is a lifelong, often painful and occasionally lethal autoimmune disease. Few treatments exist today beyond powerful steroids to knock down a patient's immune system—a therapy that has its own serious risks.

May 23, 2024

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Poor access to essential surgery is costing lives, says study

Inadequate access to simple elective surgery in developing countries is storing up future health problems for patients and may create a spiral of future health complications putting more people's lives at risk, a new study ...

May 23, 2024

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Friday, May 24

Possible association between tattoos and lymphoma revealed

Our knowledge regarding the long-term health effects of tattoos is currently poor, and there is not a lot of research within this area. Now a research group at Lund University has investigated the association between tattoos ...

May 24, 2024

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How COVID-19 'breakthrough' infections alter your immune cells

New research from scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests people who received COVID-19 vaccines and then experienced "breakthrough" infections are especially well armed against future SARS-CoV-2 infections.

May 24, 2024

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In experiments, mice get ill from raw milk carrying bird flu virus

Confirming the dangers of drinking raw cow's milk when the H5N1 avian flu virus is circulating in U.S. dairy herds, researchers found that mice fed the milk quickly got ill.

May 24, 2024

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HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new research suggests

New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer boys than girls are getting the shots in the United States.

May 24, 2024

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Colon cancers are rising among the young: New study outlines the warning signs

Colon cancer is increasingly hitting Americans under the age of 50, and a new study outlines the warning signs that these young patients first encounter.

May 24, 2024

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Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

Scientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.

May 24, 2024

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How air pollution affects the digestive system

Fine air particles, less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5), are a major air pollutant linked to various health problems. These particles can travel deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream when inhaled. Recent ...

May 24, 2024

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Saturday, May 25

As COVID cases rise again, what do I need to know about the new FLiRT variants?

We've now been living with COVID for well over four years. Although there's still much to learn about SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) at least one thing seems clear: it's here to stay.

May 25, 2024

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Women's heart risk spikes after menopause, study shows

At first, no one thought Nina White had a heart attack. Every detail of that day 10 years ago, when she was just 51, is sharp in her memory. She thought the tightness in her chest was overexertion from multiple trips up the ...

May 25, 2024

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New technique detects novel biomarkers for kidney diseases with nephrotic syndrome

A study, presented at the 61st ERA Congress, has uncovered a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis and monitoring of kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome. The study is also published in the New England Journal ...

May 25, 2024

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A UCLA doctor is on a quest to free modern medicine from a Nazi-tainted anatomy book

As Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar pondered how to fix the human heart, he was given a gift laced with horror.

May 25, 2024

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Tips to prevent injuries while biking

Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing ...

May 25, 2024

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Run streaks: Is it actually safe to run every day?

Running is a great form of exercise that has numerous benefits for our health. For instance, people who consistently run at least an hour a week throughout their lives tend to live three years longer and have fewer chronic ...

May 25, 2024

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Semaglutide may protect kidney function in individuals with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease

The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular ...

May 25, 2024

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Sunday, May 26

FDA panel gives nod to blood test for colon cancer

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended the approval of a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.

May 26, 2024

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As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, public health experts' worries grow

Louisiana Republican state Rep. Kathy Edmonston believes no one ought to be required to vaccinate their children. So, she wants schools to proactively tell parents that it's their right under Louisiana law to seek an exemption.

May 26, 2024

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