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Education, wealth, and job type shape aging brains and cognitive health

Socioeconomic factors, including wealth, education, and occupation, significantly impact cognitive health, influencing transitions to dementia or cognitive impairment and the chance of recovery.

4 Nov 2024

$2.5 million grant supports lung cancer screening for marginalized communities

A multidisciplinary team of experts in lung cancer screening and implementation science from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health was awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent charitable organization, to spearhead a new initiative aimed at reducing disparities in lung cancer screening across Los Angeles County.

4 Nov 2024

Low awareness of lung cancer screening raises concerns

There is a lung cancer screening test that is saving lives – and yet most people who could be getting the test have never heard of it or never talked about it with a doctor.

4 Nov 2024

Mortality risk higher for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at younger ages

Findings indicate younger-onset type 2 diabetes is associated with higher mortality and complications, highlighting the need for focused healthcare strategies.

4 Nov 2024

Exercise temporarily improves muscle insulin resistance linked to genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

The study uncovers how acute exercise alleviates insulin resistance in TBC1D4 variant carriers, underscoring the need for personalized diabetes interventions.

4 Nov 2024

22 pesticides found to be associated with prostate cancer incidence in the United States

Researchers have identified 22 pesticides consistently associated with the incidence of prostate cancer in the United States, with four of the pesticides also linked with prostate cancer mortality.

4 Nov 2024

Lead exposure still poses health risks for millions worldwide, study finds

Addressing lead poisoning is vital for public health, as it contributes to cognitive decline and cardiovascular issues, especially in vulnerable populations.

4 Nov 2024

Study reveals gaps in interconception care for Australian mothers

Some Australian mothers regard navigating their personal health care in between pregnancies as confusing, inconsistent, and hard to access, new research by a Monash University-led team has found.

4 Nov 2024

Cognitive health benefits linked to education and financial stability

Socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life and whether a person is likely to recover, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

3 Nov 2024

Study identifies cellular and molecular roots of individual brain connectivity differences

Researchers link microscopic protein structures and cellular interactions to individual differences in brain connectivity, offering new insights into brain function and variability.

3 Nov 2024

New pathway discovery explains MRSA's high-level antibiotic resistance

Researchers have discovered a new cell division pathway in MRSA that enables high-level resistance to β-lactam antibiotics, marking a critical insight into the persistence of these 'superbugs'.

3 Nov 2024

Polypharmacy linked to negative health outcomes in older adults with Alzheimer's

Polypharmacy, commonly defined as taking five or more medications daily, is a significant health care concern impacting over 30% of older adults.

1 Nov 2024

Can olfactory loss predict disease? Study ties loss of smell to 139 health conditions

Olfactory dysfunction links to 139 conditions, with inflammation playing a key role in memory decline and cognitive issues. Olfactory enrichment shows promise.

1 Nov 2024

Researchers identify 4-gene signature to predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms

The study uncovers gene expression signatures that predict neonatal sepsis, highlighting the potential for early intervention to reduce mortality in infants.

31 Oct 2024

Long-term air pollution exposure increases asthma risk in children and adults

Researchers review existing evidence on the effects of long-term exposure to air pollution in the form of fine particulate matter on the risk of developing asthma.

30 Oct 2024

Personality traits influence physical activity and sedentary behavior

Associations of personality traits with physical activity and sedentary behavior were observed in a study conducted at the Gerontology Research Centre and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä.

30 Oct 2024

New toolkit aims to help U.S. hospitals spot deadly viral hemorrhagic fevers faster and safer

Researchers develop a laboratory toolkit to assist frontline healthcare facilities or the care of patients with suspected viral hemorrhagic fevers.

30 Oct 2024

Exercise linked to lower mortality risk in dementia patients

Physical activity of any intensity after a diagnosis of dementia is associated with around a 30% lower risk of death, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

30 Oct 2024

Study challenges early intervention for asymptomatic aortic stenosis

The EVOLVED trial found that early aortic valve intervention in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) and mid-wall myocardial fibrosis on magnetic resonance imaging did not reduce the incidence of the composite primary endpoint of all-cause death or unplanned aortic stenosis hospitalization compared with guideline-directed conservative management.

30 Oct 2024

Researchers identify genetic markers for cardiovascular disease

A team of researchers from Girona Biomedical Research Institute Dr. Josep Trueta (IDIBGI), Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), IRB Barcelona, Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO), Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has worked together to identify possible genes associated with certain metabolites - molecules involved in the body's biochemical processes - and cardiovascular risk.

30 Oct 2024