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Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Whether cochlear neural degeneration occurs in normal-hearing individuals with tinnitus.

4 Dec 2023

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that the gut microbe Lactobacillus helps maintain normal levels of the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFNγ), providing protection against stress-induced disruptions in a mouse model. The findings suggest Lactobacillus's crucial role in building resilience to environmental stressors, highlighting its potential in treating mood disorders.

3 Dec 2023

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 billion and causes approximately 88,000 deaths, as well as various chronic diseases and social issues.

1 Dec 2023

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), is pleased to announce a $16 million expansion of the Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research, a grant program to enable early-career investigators with labs in the US and Canada to research healthspan-expanding therapeutics and treatments.

1 Dec 2023

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance.

1 Dec 2023

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

Personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathological burden.

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

Revolutionizing asthma care: AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations

Study demonstrates the effectiveness of an AI-aided stethoscope, StethoMe, for remotely monitoring asthma exacerbations in both children and adults.

30 Nov 2023

New guideline emphasizes prevention, early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

30 Nov 2023

Scientists uncover the mystery behind painless leishmaniasis lesions

For the first time, scientists have begun to figure out why the disfiguring skin lesions caused by cutaneous leishmaniasis don't hurt.

30 Nov 2023

Canadian researchers aim to reduce chronic inflammation and comorbidities in HIV patients

To mark the occasion of World AIDS Day, find out how Dr. Madeleine Durand and Andrés Finzi are working to reduce chronic inflammation and the risk of comorbidities in people living with HIV.

30 Nov 2023

Small molecules could help stroke patients recover lost function

Researchers have succeeded in restoring lost brain function in mouse models of stroke using small molecules that in the future could potentially be developed into a stroke recovery therapy.

30 Nov 2023

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Sustainable dietary modeling and formulation in the animal-to-plant-based dietary (PBD) transition.

30 Nov 2023

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

This review in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences discusses the role of scientific tools in combating mental health disorders like anxiety, MDD, and PTSD, emphasizing the need for a deep scientific understanding and diverse treatment approaches in the face of a global surge in psychological stress. The study explores stress biology, treatment strategies, and the importance of personalized scientific approaches to effectively address the mental health crisis.

29 Nov 2023

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions

A massive genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications, shedding new light on the intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions.

29 Nov 2023

Deep brain, multipurpose fiber could revolutionize Alzheimer's research

Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease, a devastating form of dementia that affects 6.2 million Americans.

29 Nov 2023

Non-invasive monitoring of glucose and adenosine monophosphate biomarkers in saliva

Blood tests are a common, yet often painful, step in health care. But what if we could skip the needles altogether? Saliva and blood contain many of the same biomarkers, and collecting spit is as simple as drooling into a container.

29 Nov 2023

Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use

A 20-year Australian study has found no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use, and it may not be an effective long-term method of reducing harm for those with an opioid use disorder or problematic use of opioids.

29 Nov 2023

Study finds link between early coronary heart disease and dementia

Adults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia later in life, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

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

Chronic News and Research

Does tinnitus cause hearing loss in normal hearing individuals?

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

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

Revolutionizing asthma care: AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations

New guideline emphasizes prevention, early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation

Scientists uncover the mystery behind painless leishmaniasis lesions

Canadian researchers aim to reduce chronic inflammation and comorbidities in HIV patients

Small molecules could help stroke patients recover lost function

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Science tackles mental health: New tools against anxiety and depression in a stressed world

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions

Deep brain, multipurpose fiber could revolutionize Alzheimer's research

Non-invasive monitoring of glucose and adenosine monophosphate biomarkers in saliva

Study finds no evidence to suggest cannabis reduces illicit opioid use

Study finds link between early coronary heart disease and dementia

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

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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