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New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

A study in Nature Cardiovascular Research identifies two new genetic loci associated with coronary artery calcification (CAC), a key indicator of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

5 Dec 2023

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Researchers have discovered the novel mechanism that underlies a previously reported observation that infection by group A Streptococcus bacteria reduces the risk of later developing Type 1 diabetes.

5 Dec 2023

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

The effectiveness of ketogenic diets in lowering seizure frequency among newborns.

5 Dec 2023

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

In a study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers found that while 49% of Australian adults prioritize diet, shift workers mainly prioritize sleep, with this preference increasing with years of shiftwork experience.

4 Dec 2023

Unlocking the secrets of diet and child health with ECHO

Collaborative ECHO research led by Megan Bragg, PhD, RD and Kristen Lyall, ScD of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute highlights the opportunity for researchers to access the large amount of diet information already collected from the ECHO Cohort.

4 Dec 2023

Pharmacy Forecast Report: Societal issues poised to transform healthcare delivery

Societal issues - including the growth in ultra-high-cost treatments, the epidemic of mental health and substance use disorders, climate change, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) - could alter how health systems serve their communities within five years, according to the latest annual ASHP/ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast Report.

4 Dec 2023

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Thalassemia, a hereditary hemoglobinopathy, occurs in 4.4 out of every 10,000 live births and is prevalent in Mediterranean coastal areas, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and southern China.

4 Dec 2023

Study reveals how maternal diabetes affects birth defects at the single-cell level

The mechanisms by which maternal diabetes mellitus contributes to congenital abnormalities in the fetus.

4 Dec 2023

Navigating STXBP1-related disorders: Unraveling clinical and developmental outcomes

Researchers examined the combined patient-years of seizure and developmental histories in individuals with disorders related to the STXBP1 gene.

4 Dec 2023

Study finds high levels of chemicals in hair care products

The average morning routine for many Americans includes inhaling several milligrams of chemicals that may be harmful to their health, Purdue University researchers have found.

4 Dec 2023

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people aged 50 to 80.

1 Dec 2023

Rhythmic speech, not phonetics, key to language learning in babies

Parents should speak to their babies using sing-song speech, like nursery rhymes, as soon as possible, say researchers.

1 Dec 2023

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

The associations of principal dietary patterns with metabolic risk factors in adults from Northwest Ethiopia.

1 Dec 2023

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

How many fast-food joints do you come across throughout your day and what does that have to do with your health? A lot, says Abigail Horn, a lead scientist at USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI).

29 Nov 2023

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

For many people with migraine, it can be difficult to find a treatment that is effective and reliable, and information on how medications compare to one another is lacking.

29 Nov 2023

Novel TMS protocol shows promise for treating hard-to-treat depression

By making slight modifications to an already approved brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), researchers have reported profound improvement in patients with hard-to-treat depression.

29 Nov 2023

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

In a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank has today [Thursday 30 November] unveiled incredible new data from whole genome sequencing of its half a million participants.

29 Nov 2023

Imaging approach provides objective evidence for the involvement of neck muscles in primary headaches

Researchers have identified objective evidence of how the neck muscles are involved in primary headaches, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

29 Nov 2023

Researchers develop a new early alert model for pandemic predictions in Germany

An early alert indicator and trend forecasting model for pandemic situations in Germany.

29 Nov 2023

Dissecting how co-transmission of interneurons helps in odor detection and discrimination

A longstanding hypothesis in neurobiology was that a single neuron releases a single type of neurotransmitter, a molecule used by neurons to communicate with one another.

28 Nov 2023

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New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

New mechanism revealed for how group A Streptococcus infection reduces type 1 diabetes risk

Can ketogenic diet offer an effective alternative to antiseizure medication in infants with drug-resistant epilepsy?

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

Unlocking the secrets of diet and child health with ECHO

Pharmacy Forecast Report: Societal issues poised to transform healthcare delivery

Shining a light on thalassemia: Global report unveils knowledge gaps and opportunities

Study reveals how maternal diabetes affects birth defects at the single-cell level

Navigating STXBP1-related disorders: Unraveling clinical and developmental outcomes

Study finds high levels of chemicals in hair care products

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Rhythmic speech, not phonetics, key to language learning in babies

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

Novel TMS protocol shows promise for treating hard-to-treat depression

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

Imaging approach provides objective evidence for the involvement of neck muscles in primary headaches

Researchers develop a new early alert model for pandemic predictions in Germany

Dissecting how co-transmission of interneurons helps in odor detection and discrimination

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