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Monday, Jan 22

Association found between dark chocolate consumption, reduced risk of essential hypertension

A team of cardiologists at Shaoxing People's Hospital, working with a colleague from Zhuji People's Hospital, both in China, has found an association between consumption of dark chocolate and reductions in the risk of essential ...

Jan 22, 2024 report

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Experts recommend caution on the use of non-sugar sweeteners

Despite ongoing concerns about the health impacts of non-sugar sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia, these sweeteners are increasingly found in a variety of foods and beverages, including those aimed at children. ...

Jan 22, 2024

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Thinning of brain region may signal dementia risk 5–10 years before symptoms

A ribbon of brain tissue called cortical gray matter grows thinner in people who go on to develop dementia, and this appears to be an accurate biomarker of the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear, researchers ...

Jan 22, 2024

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A 'radically different' way of looking at Parkinson's disease

An international research team led by Krembil Brain Institute Neurologist and Senior Scientist, Dr. Anthony Lang, has proposed a new model for classifying Parkinson's disease (PD).

Jan 22, 2024

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How the brain responds to reward is linked to socioeconomic background

MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain's sensitivity to rewarding experiences—a critical factor in motivation and attention—can be shaped by socioeconomic conditions.

Jan 22, 2024

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Miniature VR goggles for mice could advance neuroscience research

Mice are among the animal species most employed in neuroscience studies, as they are mammals (i.e., their brain is in some ways similar to the human brain) and their genetics or behaviors can be easily manipulated in experimental ...

Jan 22, 2024 feature

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Healthy eating and activity reverse aging marker in kids with obesity, study finds

A genetic marker linked to premature aging was reversed in children with obesity during a six-month diet and exercise program, according to a recent study led by the Stanford School of Medicine.

Jan 22, 2024

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Tuesday, Jan 23

Strong links found between long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

People suffering from long COVID or myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) could benefit from a coordinated treatment strategy, a new University of Otago study has found.

Jan 23, 2024

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Researchers design new open-source technology for interfacing with living neurons

Neurons intricately communicate and respond to stimuli within a vast network, orchestrating essential functions from basic bodily processes to complex thoughts. Traditional neuroscience methods, relying on in vivo electrophysiology ...

Jan 23, 2024

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Popular diabetes drug may also reduce the risk of severe liver disease

Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists are associated with a reduced risk of developing cirrhosis and liver cancer in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic liver disease, according to a nationwide study from Karolinska Institutet ...

Jan 23, 2024

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Gene expression atlas captures where ovulation can go awry

An interdisciplinary collaboration has used a cutting-edge form of RNA tagging to map the gene expression that occurs during follicle maturation and ovulation in mice.

Jan 23, 2024

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Experimental drug may slow childhood brain tumors

The drug tovorafenib may halt the growth of or shrink some childhood brain tumors, according to a clinical trial published in Nature Medicine.

Jan 23, 2024

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Few patients successfully treat their type 2 diabetes through weight loss, study suggests

A new study finds that very few patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are able to achieve normal blood glucose levels through weight loss alone. A team led by Andrea Luk of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, report these ...

Jan 23, 2024

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For people with certain gene variant, drinking milk may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

A large team of medical researchers affiliated with multiple entities in the U.S. and China has found that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is reduced for people with a certain gene variant.

Jan 23, 2024 report

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Wednesday, Jan 24

With modification, CAR T cells can attack senescent cells, leading to slower aging in mice

The fountain of youth has eluded explorers for ages. It turns out the magic anti-aging elixir might have been inside us all along.

Jan 24, 2024

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Infants born to COVID-infected mothers found to have triple the risk of developing respiratory distress

New UCLA-led research finds that infants born full term to mothers who were infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy had three times the risk of having respiratory distress compared with unexposed infants, even though they ...

Jan 24, 2024

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Gene therapy restores hearing in children with hereditary deafness

A new study co-led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated the effectiveness of a gene therapy in restoring hearing function for children suffering from hereditary deafness.

Jan 24, 2024

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Study identifies promising target for treating inflammatory bowel disease and colitis-induced colorectal cancers

Inflammation in the gut can trigger a doom loop of sorts. The condition messes with the sensitive relationships between food, digestive acids, microbes and the immune system in ways that can promote further inflammation and, ...

Jan 24, 2024

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Detecting bowel cancer without a stool test

An international team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has opened the door to non-stool-based bowel cancer detection by showing that a probiotic bacteria already being used to treat gut disorders can be ...

Jan 24, 2024

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Harnessing skin cancer genes to heal hearts

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that one of the most dangerous mutations found in skin cancers might moonlight as a pathway to mending a broken heart.

Jan 24, 2024

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Cognitive behavioral therapy alters brain activity in children with anxiety, study shows

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found overactivation in many brain regions, including the frontal and parietal lobes and the amygdala, in unmedicated children with anxiety disorders. They also showed ...

Jan 24, 2024

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Thursday, Jan 25

Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer's

A new study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that activation of a certain brain protein can protect women from developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

Jan 25, 2024

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Danish study could pave the way for better diagnosis of rare genetic diseases

There are over 7,000 different rare genetic diseases, and often it can be a significant challenge and take a long time to receive a correct diagnosis.

Jan 25, 2024

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Massive genetic study estimates the chance of dying from prostate cancer

Just by looking at a short portion of a man's genome it is possible to estimate the probability that he will die from prostate cancer—even before he has the cancer—thanks to a massive genetic study by RIKEN researchers. ...

Jan 25, 2024

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Retinal photoreceptors use dual pathways to tell brain 'I've seen the light'

Working with mammalian retinal cells, neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have shown that unlike most light-sensing cells (photoreceptors) in the retina, one special type uses two different pathways at the same time ...

Jan 25, 2024

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Kiwifruit can quickly improve mental health, suggests study

Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be. In a study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found ...

Jan 25, 2024

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The paradox of feeling hurt: Study finds social pain both facilitates and inhibits physical pain

There are generally two types of pain: physical pain, which is associated with actual or potential tissue damage, and social pain, which is associated with negative social experiences. In daily life, people sometimes cannot ...

Jan 25, 2024

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New anti-blood clotting drug may lower risk of recurrent strokes

An experimental drug designed to block blood-clotting proteins may lower the risk of recurrent strokes, according to a dose-finding trial published in The Lancet Neurology.

Jan 25, 2024

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Friday, Jan 26

Writing by hand may increase brain connectivity more than typing on a keyboard

As digital devices progressively replace pen and paper, taking notes by hand is becoming increasingly uncommon in schools and universities. Using a keyboard is recommended because it's often faster than writing by hand. However, ...

Jan 26, 2024

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Nasopharyngeal lymphatics found to be crucial for draining cerebrospinal fluid from the brain

In a study published in Nature, South Korean researchers led by Director Koh Gou Young of the Center for Vascular Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have uncovered a distinctive network of lymphatic vessels ...

Jan 26, 2024

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Study shows a drink before bed can cause reductions in REM sleep

A team of neuroscientists and sleep researchers at E.P. Bradley Hospital Sleep Research Laboratory, working with colleagues from Brown University and Providence VA Medical Center, has found that rather than improving sleep, ...

Jan 26, 2024 report

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Customer shopping habits highlight risk of iodine deficiency in vegan diets

Switching to alternative milk and removing seafood from your diet could lead to an iodine deficiency, which may have a negative impact on long-term health, a new study shows.

Jan 26, 2024

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Passive exposure can speed up learning, new research shows

Learning a new skill takes deliberate practice over time, but passive exposure to the subject matter at hand can help speed up the process, new University of Oregon research in mice suggests.

Jan 26, 2024

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'Cancer-cooling' protein puts bowel cancer on ice

A protein in the immune system can be manipulated to help overcome bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). The research is published in Science Advances.

Jan 26, 2024

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Neuroscientists uncover therapeutic potential of low-dose ionizing radiation for traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ischemic stroke are major public health concerns and leading causes of death and disability worldwide. A research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) neuroscientists recently ...

Jan 26, 2024

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Saturday, Jan 27

Health care workforce turnover increased after pandemic

There was an increase in health care workforce turnover after the pandemic, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in JAMA Health Forum.

Jan 27, 2024

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Immunotherapy post-surgery found to improve overall survival for kidney cancer

For the first time in fifty years, results from a phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial have shown an overall survival benefit from an adjuvant therapy in patients with kidney cancer.

Jan 27, 2024

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Study finds people with OCD are more likely to die earlier, of any cause

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD for short, are 82% more likely to die earlier—from natural or unnatural causes—than people without the condition, a new study reveals.

Jan 27, 2024

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Sunday, Jan 28

Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in older adults

Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter.

Jan 28, 2024

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New study reveals the profound impact of forced separation between humans and their pets

Pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence, are suffering from a lack of support services needed to protect them.

Jan 28, 2024

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Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear

Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear.

Jan 28, 2024

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Our sense of taste helps pace our eating. Understanding how may lead to new avenues for weight loss

As a scientist who investigates hunger and weight control, I'm interested in the way our brains let us know we've had enough.

Jan 28, 2024

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Study finds obesity and alcohol are contributing to increases in bowel cancer rates among young adults

Overweight and obesity are contributing to rising death rates from bowel cancer among people aged 25–49 years in the European Union (EU) and the UK, although death rates from this type of cancer are decreasing overall across ...

Jan 28, 2024

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Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They're a safety net under stress

Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor's appointments for more than a decade. Though she moved away a while ago, the 33-year-old keeps returning, even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride.

Jan 28, 2024

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