Research suggests parenting styles affect whether a child uses drinking to cope with stress Every parent wants their kid to have a healthy relationship with alcohol. But how do you help them get there? Is it by letting them drink while they're young in hopes of making alcohol less alluring? Or by taking a strict ... Jun 24, 2024 0 155
New MRI method uses altered glucose to 'light up' pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect, in part because the pancreas sits deep in the abdominal cavity in a position that can vary from person to person; pancreatic tumors therefore can remain hidden until too late for ... Jun 24, 2024 0 114
Stimulating the medial prefrontal cortex changes a person's perceived attractiveness, study suggests Humans typically perceive others and themselves as more or less physically attractive, yet the neural underpinnings of these attractiveness-related perceptions remain widely unexplored. While some past studies found that ... Jun 24, 2024 feature 1 81
Chronic loneliness may increase stroke risk among older adults Chronic loneliness may significantly raise older adults' risk of stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Jun 24, 2024 0 60
New study demonstrates the efficacy of a promising celiac disease drug at the molecular level A recent study led by researchers at Tampere University investigated whether a transglutaminase 2 inhibitor has potential as a drug to treat celiac disease. Previous tissue studies have shown that the ZED1227 transglutaminase ... Jun 24, 2024 0 51
Study reveals same genes that can drive cancer also guide neural-circuit growth Many people are familiar with oncogenes—genes long known to be involved in cancers in humans, such as the gene Src. What's less widely understood is that oncogenes didn't evolve just to cause cancer in species, but rather ... Jun 24, 2024 0 47
Novel blood-powered chip offers real-time health monitoring Metabolic disorders, like diabetes and osteoporosis, are burgeoning throughout the world, especially in developing countries. Jun 24, 2024 0 43
Think you might have COVID? Wait two days to test Peek in medicine cabinets across the U.S. and you'll find stacks of leftover COVID tests. Jun 25, 2024 0 194
Dietary fiber found to regulate gut bacteria's use of tryptophan, impacting health We get healthy dietary fiber from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why is fiber so good for us? A team of researchers has discovered that dietary fiber plays a crucial role in determining the balance between ... Jun 25, 2024 0 87
Dermatology and mental health: Study links psoriasis to OCD In an ongoing effort to better understand possible links between skin conditions and mental health, researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered an association between psoriasis and obsessive-compulsive disorder ... Jun 25, 2024 0 79
Gene variant may underlie diabetes disparities A genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, according to a report published June 25 in the journal Nature Medicine. Jun 25, 2024 0 69
Neurobiologists reveal secret of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome In Greek mythology, a water nymph's curse forces a man to stay awake or suffocate. For a rare segment of the population today, the curse is all too real. Now, a team led by University of Connecticut researchers describes ... Jun 25, 2024 0 63
New study suggests higher amounts of intervention may not be more helpful for children on the autism spectrum When a child is diagnosed with autism, health care professionals often recommend intensive interventions, which can amount to 20-40 hours per week, to support their development. Jun 25, 2024 0 62
Research identifies gut bacterial strains linked to inflammatory bowel disease A new study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham, reveals that particular strains of gut bacteria are linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition ... Jun 25, 2024 0 57
Large analysis finds that for healthy adults, taking multivitamins daily is not associated with a longer lifespan A large analysis of data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death. The study, "Multivitamin Use and Mortality ... Jun 26, 2024 11 676
'Wake-up call': third of adults not doing enough physical activity Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said on Wednesday. Jun 26, 2024 0 142
Research uncovers 'molecular glue' that helps ensure memory formation and stabilization Whether it's a first-time visit to a zoo or when we learned to ride a bicycle, we have memories from our childhoods kept well into adult years. But what explains how these memories last nearly an entire lifetime? Jun 26, 2024 0 98
Researchers reveal neurons that regulate sensitivity to threat in mice Neuroscientists have discovered how the brain bidirectionally controls sensitivity to threats to initiate and complete escape behavior in mice. These findings could help unlock new directions for discovering therapies for ... Jun 26, 2024 0 65
Nf1 gene mutations disrupt brain cell plasticity and motor learning in mice Neurogenetic disorders, such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), are diseases caused by a defect in one or more genes, which can sometimes result in cognitive and motor impairments. Better understanding the neural underpinning ... Jun 26, 2024 feature 0 56
Researchers identify vascular changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease The blood-brain barrier—a network of blood vessels and tissues that nurtures and protects the brain from harmful substances circulating in the blood—is disrupted in Alzheimer's disease. Now, researchers at Mayo Clinic ... Jun 26, 2024 0 56
Researchers pioneer noninvasive gene therapy for brain disorders A new method developed by a research team led by Rice University's Jerzy Szablowski offers hope for treating brain disorders through gene therapy. The innovative approach could transform treatments for inherited conditions ... Jun 26, 2024 0 54
Important step forward in stem cell therapy for rare bowel disease A new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield, has demonstrated the potential of stem cell therapy to treat those with Hirschsprung disease. Jun 27, 2024 0 115
The downside of being good-looking New research challenges the notion that good looks are the key to happiness. It turns out that an attractive appearance leads to more risky behavior among young people. The more attractive a teenager is, the greater the likelihood ... Jun 27, 2024 0 110
'Hidden' sex differences in neurological reward pathways suggest opportunity for improved psychiatric therapeutics A new study in the Journal of Neuroscience has discovered underlying sex differences in the molecular pathways that drive reward-related behaviors. In particular, the study found differences and similarities in the ways males ... Jun 27, 2024 0 85
First specific PET scan for TB could enable more effective treatment A more accurate way to scan for tuberculosis (TB) has been developed by UK and US researchers, using positron emission tomography (PET). Jun 27, 2024 0 73
Study supports precision radiation therapy in lung cancer Results from a new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center support standard use of the more precise intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) over the alternative 3D-conformal radiotherapy ... Jun 27, 2024 0 69
Creating chimeroids by mixing stem cells from different donors to create multiple cell line organoids A team of stem cell and regenerative biologists at Harvard University, working with a trio of colleagues from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, has created what they call chimeroids—function organoids with multiple ... Jun 27, 2024 report 0 65
New study sheds light on potassium channels to help researchers design better drugs Potassium channels are openings that allow charged potassium atoms to cross the cell membrane. Voltage-gated potassium channels—which open only when a specific voltage is reached across the cell membrane—are essential ... Jun 27, 2024 0 52
Gene therapy halts progression of rare genetic condition in young boy When Michael Pirovolakis received an individualized gene therapy in a single-patient clinical trial at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in March 2022, the course of his condition was dramatically altered. Jun 28, 2024 0 186
Kids given 'digital pacifiers' to calm tantrums fail to learn how to regulate emotions, study finds Tantrums are part of growing up. How these outbursts of anger or frustration are managed, however, can impact children's emotional development. Jun 28, 2024 1 133
Loss of salt and body fluid stimulates kidney regeneration in mice A loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a new study led by USC Stem Cell scientist Janos Peti-Peterdi and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Jun 28, 2024 0 73
Visualizing core pathologies of Parkinson's disease and related disorders in live patients In countries with an aging population, neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) are becoming more prevalent. These conditions, for which no definitive cure currently ... Jun 28, 2024 0 64
Researchers develop an alternative to pacemakers in the form of a hydrogel A heart attack is a life-threatening condition, with patients remaining at risk of premature death long after the actual attack—50% to 60% of patients die subsequently as a result of sudden cardiac death, triggered by cardiac ... Jun 28, 2024 0 59
Fears of attack and no phone signal deter women trail runners, finds study Many studies have shown the health benefits of running, for both physical and psychological well-being. The researchers hope that, by identifying the features that are attractive to runners, they can help policymakers create ... Jun 28, 2024 0 58
Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models. The findings, ... Jun 28, 2024 0 58
Scientists developing a monoclonal antibody to neutralize Nipah virus one of the deadliest zoonotic pathogens An experimental monoclonal antibody has been engineered to target the deadly Nipah virus, an emerging zoonotic pathogen with a human mortality rate ranging as high as a staggering 90%. Jun 29, 2024 feature 0 90
Compound from olives shows promise for treating obesity and diabetes Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The research could pave the way to the development of safe and inexpensive ... Jun 29, 2024 0 6
Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study A new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early trial results suggested on Monday. Jun 29, 2024 0 2
Legal weed limps into next phase in Germany So-called cannabis clubs will be allowed to sell the drug legally in Germany starting Monday, but in practice it will be some time before the associations get up and running. Jun 29, 2024 0 1
Not quite medicine, not quite food: How a product like mushroom gummies can fall through the regulatory cracks Several people across the country have recently been hospitalized after consuming mushroom gummies distributed by Australian brand Uncle Frog and made in the United States. Their reported symptoms included elevated heart ... Jun 29, 2024 0 0
AI can identify guardian authorship of messages in teen patient portal Large language model (LLM)-based classifiers can accurately detect guardian authorship of messages sent from an adolescent patient portal, according to a research letter published online June 25 in JAMA Network Open. Jun 29, 2024 0 0
Animal study suggests a paternal fish oil supplement may lower obesity risk in offspring A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity. The research suggests that a simple dietary change, in the form of a fish oil supplement taken by fathers, ... Jun 29, 2024 0 0
Alzheimer's risk higher if your mother had cognitive problems The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is more strongly influenced by the mother's side than the father's side, a recent study has discovered. Jun 30, 2024 0 82
Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts say Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research shows that many people who get IUDs experience moderate to intense pain during the insertion. But it ... Jun 30, 2024 0 29
What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water. Jun 30, 2024 0 2
If you're pregnant, how accurate is your 'due date'? More than 1,700 pregnant women in South Australia have reportedly been given the wrong "due date" due to a technical error in their computerized medical records. This has prompted concerns some women may have had an early ... Jun 30, 2024 0 0