Week's top
Latest news
Unread news
Subscribe

Science X Account

Remember me

Click here to sign in with or

Forget Password?

Not a member? Sign up

Addiction
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Attention deficit disorders
Autism spectrum disorders
Biomedical technology
Cardiology
Dentistry
Diabetes
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Gastroenterology

Genetics
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Health
Health informatics
HIV & AIDS
Immunology
Inflammatory disorders
Medical economics
Medical research
Medications
Neuroscience
Obstetrics & gynaecology

Oncology & Cancer
Ophthalmology
Other
Overweight & Obesity
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Pediatrics
Psychology & Psychiatry
Radiology & Imaging
Sleep disorders
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Surgery
Vaccination

Asthma
Breast cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Colon cancer
Coronary artery disease

Dementia
Depression
Heart attack
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Influenza

Kidney disease
Leukemia
Lung cancer
Malaria
Melanoma
Multiple sclerosis

Myocardial infarction
Ovarian cancer
Post traumatic stress disorder
Rheumatoid arthritis
Schizophrenia
Skin cancer

Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
Full List »

Top news stories for the week 38

Monday, Sep 16

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

162

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

158

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

136

More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections estimated between now and 2050, suggests analysis

More than 39 million people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.

Sep 16, 2024

0

113

The brain's state of attention is shaped by a handful of neurons, study shows

What enables the brain to go from intense concentration to a heightened state of alertness? A study carried out by neuroscientists at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with ETH Zurich, shows that a brain ...

Sep 16, 2024

0

98

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

87

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

Tuesday, Sep 17

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

136

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

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

53

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

52

Shrinking the pint reduces beer sales by almost 10%, study shows

Reducing the serving size for beer, lager and cider reduces the volume of those drinks consumed in pubs, bars and restaurants, and could be a useful alcohol control measure, according to research published September 17 in ...

Sep 17, 2024

1

51

Wednesday, Sep 18

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

185

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

64

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

1

58

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

58

Study finds nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth spiked during pandemic: Majority occurred at home

Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to fentanyl, a potent opioid pain medication. A study published in JAMA sheds light on trends in nonfatal ...

Sep 18, 2024

0

45

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

Team develops next-generation wearable continuous glucose monitoring system for diabetes management

Leveraging rapid technological advances for human health is a global trend, driving the rise of biomedical engineering research.

Sep 18, 2024

0

40

Thursday, Sep 19

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

1

637

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

169

Vegans' intake of protein and essential amino acids is adequate but ultra-processed products are also needed: Study

In an article published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP) report on a study involving 774 men and women who followed a vegan diet in Brazil.

Sep 19, 2024

1

131

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.

Sep 19, 2024

0

105

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.

Sep 19, 2024

0

84

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 ...

Sep 19, 2024

0

68

Study reveals how we process visual information quickly in complex environments

Imagine driving a vehicle on a day when there is a lot of traffic. In a complex task like this one, we need to scan the environment constantly and look at different parts of the scene to monitor everything that is going on.

Sep 19, 2024

0

57

Friday, Sep 20

Study suggests hypertensive people can lower risk of developing dementia by drinking coffee regularly

A team of public health researchers at Ningxia Medical University, in China, has found, via analysis of health record data, that some regular coffee drinkers with high blood pressure may have a lower risk of developing dementia ...

Sep 20, 2024 report

0

159

Scientists uncover genetic predisposition to anxiety

Investigators from the Yale Department of Psychiatry investigated the genetic profiles of more than 1 million participants enrolled in multiple cohorts around the world. Leveraging this large dataset, they uncovered more ...

Sep 20, 2024

0

136

Study finds brain intervenes in walking only after discoordination exceeds a certain threshold

Walking is an activity that is often taken for granted. Most people usually think they can multitask by "walking and chewing gum" simultaneously with hardly any taxation of their mental effort. Indeed, each leg can move rhythmically ...

Sep 20, 2024

0

97

Researchers determine a two-dose schedule could make HIV vaccines more effective

One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates very rapidly, allowing it to evade the antibody response generated by vaccines.

Sep 20, 2024

0

94

PTSD symptoms can be reduced through a single treatment session that includes Tetris, new study finds

A single treatment session, which includes the video game Tetris, can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This has been shown in a new study carried out with health care professionals working during ...

Sep 20, 2024

1

83

New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes

Joshua Lupton, M.D., has no memory of his own cardiac arrest in 2016. He only knows that first responders resuscitated his heart with a shock from a defibrillator, ultimately leading to his complete recovery and putting him ...

Sep 20, 2024

0

77

'Transient' gut bacteria may affect health and guide diet choices

Scientists have identified two types of microbes in the gut using data from a year-long study of the same patients and suggest that labeling both helpful and harmful gut bacteria could make treatment easier.

Sep 20, 2024

0

66

Saturday, Sep 21

Study shows psilocybin gives comparable long-term antidepressant effects to standard antidepressants

A direct comparison between the experimental psychedelic drug psilocybin and a standard SSRI antidepressant shows similar improvement of depressive symptoms, but that psilocybin offers additional longer-term benefits.

Sep 21, 2024

0

94

New migraine drugs no better than cheap painkillers: big study

New, more expensive migraine drugs are no more effective against the throbbing headaches than traditional painkillers, and even performed worse than an older range of treatments called triptans, said a massive global analysis ...

Sep 21, 2024

0

63

Study finds symptoms of depression during pregnancy linked to specific brain activity

Around 80% of women suffer from "baby blues" after the birth of their child. Normally, this is a brief period of feeling down which disappears in a few days. But around 1 woman in 7 develops postpartum depression; this is ...

Sep 21, 2024

0

22

XEC: What you need to know about the new COVID variant

A new COVID variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe. The variant, called XEC, was first detected in Germany in August and appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating ...

Sep 21, 2024

0

18

Why is pain so exhausting?

One of the most common feelings associated with persisting pain is fatigue and this fatigue can become overwhelming. People with chronic pain can report being drained of energy and motivation to engage with others or the ...

Sep 21, 2024

0

16

Drug-resistant superbugs projected to kill 39 million by 2050

Infections of drug-resistant superbugs are projected to kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years, a global analysis predicted on Monday, with the researchers urging action to avoid this grim scenario.

Sep 21, 2024

0

0

Sexual health may correlate with poor adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in Black women with breast cancer

Among patients with early-stage breast cancer treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET), symptoms related to sexual health were associated with decreased adherence to treatment in Black women, according to results presented ...

Sep 21, 2024

0

0

Sunday, Sep 22

Is it a cold, flu or COVID? An expert helps you sort it out

It's that time of year when respiratory viruses start to circulate widely, but how can you tell the difference between the symptoms of a cold, the flu and COVID?

Sep 22, 2024

0

15

Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month

Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes.

Sep 22, 2024

0

3

Study shows alcohol-dependent men and women have different biochemistries, so may need different treatments

A new study reveals hormonal and biochemical factors that affect alcohol dependence (also known as Alcohol Use Disorder), suggesting that men and women with alcohol problems may benefit from different treatments.

Sep 22, 2024

0

2

More than half of people who use party drugs take ADHD medicines without a prescription, new research shows

Each year, the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center at UNSW Sydney surveys hundreds of people who regularly use drugs in Australia to understand trends in substance use around the country.

Sep 22, 2024

0

0

« previous week
next week »

Phys.org — Phys.org

Daily science news on research developments and the latest scientific innovations

Tech Xplore

The latest engineering, electronics and technology advances

ScienceX — Science X

The most comprehensive sci-tech news coverage on the web

Newsletters

Science X Daily and the Weekly Email Newsletter are free features that allow you to receive your favorite sci-tech news updates in your email inbox

Follow us

Top
Home
Search
Mobile version

Help
FAQ
About
Contact

Science X Account
Premium Account
Newsletter
Archive

Android app
iOS app
RSS feeds
Push notification

© Medical Xpress 2011 - 2024 powered by Science X Network

Privacy policy Terms of use Medical Disclaimer

E-mail newsletter

Follow us