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Monday, Jun 17

Link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease points to potential therapeutic route

A study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has revealed a link between gut microbiota and Parkinson's disease (PD). The researchers found a reduction in the gut bacteria of genes responsible for ...

Jun 17, 2024

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Six distinct types of depression identified in study combining brain imaging with machine learning

In the not-too-distant future, a screening assessment for depression could include a quick brain scan to identify the best treatment.

Jun 17, 2024

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Researchers discover potential mole reversal therapy in rare condition

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) have designed a new genetic therapy that could alleviate debilitating giant ...

Jun 17, 2024

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Circadian rhythm drives the release of important immune cells, study reveals

The sites where our bodies come into contact with the outside world—via skin, the surface of the eye, inside the mouth, the lining of the intestine and the urinary tract, for example—are known as barrier tissues.

Jun 17, 2024

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Mouse study suggests cancer drug could be used to target protein connection that spurs Parkinson's disease

In studies with genetically engineered mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a potentially new biological target involving Aplp1, a cell surface protein that drives the spread of Parkinson's disease-causing ...

Jun 17, 2024

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20-year review of avian flu in cats reveals rising danger from latest strain

A University of Maryland review of scientific literature suggests domestic cats can contract the rapidly evolving bird flu H5N1, potentially putting owners, veterinarians and others at risk if the virus continues to circulate ...

Jun 17, 2024

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Combination therapy shows promise in subset of breast cancers

Combining two cancer drugs may be a promising treatment for advanced metastatic breast cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial published in JAMA Oncology.

Jun 17, 2024

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Tuesday, Jun 18

Study finds link between genetics and coffee intake

It's 9 a.m. and coffee shops are bustling with the line for the drive-thru wrapped around the building. This is a common occurrence around the globe as coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages.

Jun 18, 2024

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Over-the-counter supplement found to improve walking for peripheral artery disease patients

The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are few effective treatments.

Jun 18, 2024

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Existing high blood pressure drugs may prevent epilepsy, study finds

A class of drugs already on the market to lower blood pressure appears to reduce adults' risk of developing epilepsy, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have discovered. The finding comes out of an analysis ...

Jun 18, 2024

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New 3D technique reveals precancerous pancreatic lesions

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center's Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center have developed a 3D genomic profiling technique to identify small precancerous lesions in the pancreas—called pancreatic ...

Jun 18, 2024

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New technique uses sound to influence brain waves and sleep in dementia

Using sound to stimulate certain brain waves has the potential to help those with dementia or cognitive decline sleep better, reveals a new study. Sleep disturbances are a common feature in dementia and may affect up to half ...

Jun 18, 2024

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Study reviews delivery systems using glycyrrhizic acid for allergen-specific immunotherapy

The prevalence of allergic diseases has been increasing globally, posing significant public health challenges. Allergic reactions can range from mild, such as allergic rhinitis (AR) and conjunctivitis, to severe, like allergic ...

Jun 18, 2024

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How the ketogenic diet improves healthspan and memory in aging mice

The ketogenic diet has its fanatics and detractors among dieters, but either way, the diet has a scientifically documented impact on memory in mice. While uncovering how the high fat, low carbohydrate diet boosts memory in ...

Jun 18, 2024

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Wednesday, Jun 19

Immune response study explains why some people don't get COVID-19

Scientists have discovered novel immune responses that help explain how some individuals avoid getting COVID-19.

Jun 19, 2024

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Walking brings huge benefits for low back pain, study finds

Adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of their back pain if they walked regularly, a new study has found. The work appears in The Lancet.

Jun 19, 2024

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'Time cells' in the brain are critical for complex learning, study shows

A sense of time is fundamental to how we understand, recall, and interact with the world. Tasks ranging from holding a conversation to driving a car require us to remember and perceive how long things take—a complex but ...

Jun 19, 2024

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Researchers discover a significant problem in brain imaging and identify a fix

In a new study, investigators from McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Drug Abuse—Intramural Research Program (NIDA-IRP) have discovered that the tendency of people's arousal to wane over ...

Jun 19, 2024

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Study finds one copy of protective genetic variant helps stave off early-onset Alzheimer's disease

A scientific story that began with a discovery in just one extraordinary patient is now panning out. In 2019, an international team that included researchers from two Mass General Brigham hospitals—Mass Eye and Ear and ...

Jun 19, 2024

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Noninvasive laser therapy could be an effective new treatment for stroke patients

People who experience stroke have limited therapeutic options, but new research by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals the potential for non-invasive light treatment using lasers. The results are published ...

Jun 19, 2024

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NG2 glia cells shown to protect against prion-induced neurotoxicity and neurodegeneration

Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are highly debilitating medical conditions arising from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Studies exploring the ...

Jun 19, 2024 feature

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Thursday, Jun 20

Engineered enzyme prevents lupus in mice, shows promise for patients with the disease

An enzyme-based treatment developed by Yale researchers mitigated autoimmunity and reduced death rates in both genetic and non-genetic mouse lupus models, a new study reveals.

Jun 20, 2024

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Team discovers why people who lack a specific blood group are genetically predisposed to be overweight or obese

A team of international researchers, led by the University of Exeter, has discovered that people with a genetic variant that disables the SMIM1 gene have higher body weight because they expend less energy when at rest.

Jun 20, 2024

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Researchers discover how high-fiber foods make people feel fuller

In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers at Imperial have found that a higher-fiber diet stimulates the release of a key appetite-reducing hormone, in the ileum, part of the small intestine.

Jun 20, 2024

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Managing gestational diabetes early in pregnancy can prevent complications, improve health outcomes, experts say

A shift in testing for and managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to much earlier in pregnancy (before 14 weeks) can prevent health complications for both the mother and baby, according to a new series published in ...

Jun 20, 2024

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A new 'one-two punch' method for improving checkpoint inhibitor therapy for cancers, including Hodgkin lymphoma

Checkpoint inhibitor therapies can be thought of as the molecular "brake release" for the immune system. These drugs eliminate the protein barriers that impede the immune system from recognizing and targeting cancer cells ...

Jun 20, 2024

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New simple test detects rare fatal genetic heart condition

A team of international researchers has revealed a new, simple clinical test to detect calcium release deficiency syndrome (CRDS), a life-threatening genetic arrhythmia that causes dangerously fast heartbeats and can lead ...

Jun 20, 2024

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Study identifies five sleep types whose changing patterns yield insights into chronic and acute conditions

Your sleep tracker might give you information about more than just your sleep–specifically, it might give you information about chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19.

Jun 20, 2024

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Friday, Jun 21

Brain health is rooted in state of mind, finds study

Having more positive experiences in life is associated with lower odds of developing brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, slower cognitive decline with age, and even a longer life.

Jun 21, 2024

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Research suggests activity in the gut microbiome and brain shapes resiliency

A new UCLA Health study has found that resilient people exhibit neural activity in the brain regions associated with improved cognition and regulating of emotions, and were more mindful and better at describing their feelings. ...

Jun 21, 2024

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C. elegans study finds mRNA balance in cells influences lifespan

Why do some people live for longer than others? The genes in our DNA sequence are important, helping avoid disease or maintain general health, but differences in our genome sequence alone explain less than 30% of the natural ...

Jun 21, 2024

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Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the ...

Jun 21, 2024

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Study uncovers hidden DNA mechanisms of rare genetic diseases

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) and collaborating institutions have made a discovery that could significantly advance our understanding of genomic disorders. Their latest study, published in ...

Jun 21, 2024

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Discovery holds promise to restore function in people with paralysis and neurological diseases

In a new study, neuroscience researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered a special type of human white blood cell that has the potential to regrow nerve fibers.

Jun 21, 2024

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Data analysis shows that adopting therapeutic changes can lead to longer lifespan

A combined team of longevity specialists, gerontologists and biochemists from Singapore General Hospital, National University of Singapore and Yale-NUS College, Singapore, has found that people who take appropriate steps ...

Jun 21, 2024 report

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Saturday, Jun 22

Should we ditch BMI and use the 'body roundness index' instead?

Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to get a quick and easy snapshot of a person's body fat levels. To calculate someone's BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their height in meters times itself. ...

Jun 22, 2024

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Why can't I sleep? It could be your sheets or doona

It's winter, so many of us will be bringing out, or buying, winter bedding. But how much of a difference does your bedding make to your thermal comfort? Can a particular textile help you sleep? Is it wool, or other natural ...

Jun 22, 2024

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Progress in biomarkers related to biliary atresia

Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe neonatal liver disease characterized by inflammatory and fibrotic obliteration of intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. This condition often leads to neonatal jaundice, cirrhosis, and ...

Jun 22, 2024

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Growth factors linked to stem cell aging in bone marrow study

Our bone marrow—the fatty, jelly-like substance inside our bones—is an unseen powerhouse quietly producing 500 billion new blood cells every day. That process is driven by hematopoietic stem cells that generate all of ...

Jun 22, 2024

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Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs

The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court.

Jun 22, 2024

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Sunday, Jun 23

Chiropractors have been banned again from manipulating babies' spines. Here's what the evidence actually says

Chiropractors in Australia will not be able to perform spinal manipulation on children under the age of two once more, following health concerns from doctors and politicians.

Jun 23, 2024

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Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and those spending time outdoors: Six tips for staying safe

When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they're runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers ...

Jun 23, 2024

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