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Hearing loss linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression via GDF1 pathway

Study unveils the GDF1 signaling pathway's role in mitigating the adverse effects of hearing loss on Alzheimer's disease, spotlighting potential avenues for therapeutic development.

20 Mar 2024

Joint hypermobility linked to longer COVID-19 recovery time

Study shows that individuals with generalized joint hypermobility have a 30% higher risk of not recovering from acute COVID-19, highlighting the need for tailored treatment and care.

20 Mar 2024

Physical activity is directly related to the risk of depression in married women, but not in married men

The association between physical exercise and depression risk among married individuals.

20 Mar 2024

Global scale to grade preschoolers' eating habits unveiled

The International Healthy Eating Report Card Scale (IHERCS), developed by researchers in Hong Kong, effectively assesses preschool children's eating behaviors and family home food environments across different cultures, demonstrating its utility in global health promotion efforts.

19 Mar 2024

Coping effort more crucial for longevity in older men

Coping is defined as cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stressors that people believe exceed their ability and resources to respond to effectively.

19 Mar 2024

A blueprint for personality change: Key mechanisms and stability forces

Review explores the four main components—preconditions, triggers, reinforcers, and integrators—that facilitate personality change, alongside forces that maintain stability and prevent significant alterations in personality.

19 Mar 2024

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Study found that certain genetic variants in the IL1RN gene significantly reduce COVID-19-related inflammation and mortality in patients, with notable improvements observed in older men carrying specific single-nucleotide variants.

19 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Study reveals daily food environment exposure shapes fast food habits

Study investigates the influence of daily exposure to various food environments on dietary choices, focusing on fast food outlet visits and revealing that proximity to fast food during daily activities significantly impacts consumption patterns.

18 Mar 2024

Study: 20,000 men may have missed prostate cancer diagnosis due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Prostate cancer diagnoses in 20,000 men could have been missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Oxford.

18 Mar 2024

Rare condition post-orgasmic illness syndrome explored in depth

Comprehensive review synthesizes current knowledge on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), a rare condition marked by a range of symptoms following ejaculation, highlighting the need for further research to understand its causes and develop effective treatments.

17 Mar 2024

Vitamin D supplementation shows limited benefits for bone and heart health in hypertensive patients

Study evaluates the impact of vitamin D supplementation on bone health and cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients, finding no significant improvements except in PTH levels, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D metabolism.

17 Mar 2024

Innovative interventions combat mental health impacts of climate change

A comprehensive review explores interventions targeting the adverse effects of climate change on mental health, highlighting the field's novelty and the promise of current interventions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

17 Mar 2024

Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

Diet and nutritional interventions rich in antioxidants show potential benefits in reducing the symptoms of vitiligo, emphasizing the need for further research to solidify dietary guidelines alongside traditional treatments.

13 Mar 2024

Relugolix and radiation therapy may be a safe, effective combination for treating prostate cancer

A high impact study led by Daniel Spratt, M.D., Vincent K. Smith Chair in Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center demonstrates the safety and efficacy of a novel oral hormone therapy, relugolix, in conjunction with radiation therapy for treating men with localized and advanced prostate cancer.

13 Mar 2024

Could vitamin D levels be associated with lower back pain?

A study examining U.K. Biobank data found no significant association between vitamin D status or supplement use and the incidence of lower back pain, highlighting the complex nature of pain origins.

13 Mar 2024

Gonorrhea cases spike among young women in Europe, new study reveals

Gonorrhea cases have surged among young women in 15 European countries in 2022 and 2023, with a less significant increase observed among young men, highlighting shifts in sexual behaviors and potential changes in the transmissibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

13 Mar 2024