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Low-dose aspirin does not affect the progression of age-related hearing loss

The effect of daily low-dose aspirin versus placebo on the progression of age-related hearing loss in healthy older adults.

30 Jul 2024

High sugary beverage consumption during pregnancy linked to increased health risks

The consumption habits of several beverages among pregnant women in Shanghai and the health effects on mothers and their offspring.

30 Jul 2024

Evidence lacking for widespread youth psychotropic prescribing

There's limited evidence to back up the widespread and increasing rates of prescribing mood-altering drugs (psychotropics) as the mainstay of mental health treatment for children and young people, warn experts in an editorial, published in the August issue of Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (dtb)

30 Jul 2024

Dogs with gallbladder disease shed light on human cystic fibrosis

A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen in human cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is caused by improper expression of the gene associated with CF in humans.

29 Jul 2024

Wearable devices may increase anxiety in atrial fibrillation patients despite perceived safety

A recent study found that while wearable devices may help AF patients feel safer, they can also increase anxiety and prompt unnecessary medical care. The research highlights the need for further investigation into the psychological effects of these technologies on AF patients.

29 Jul 2024

Exploring alemtuzumab in reduced-toxicity conditioning for Asian patients with inborn errors of immunity

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a commonly used curative therapy for individuals with inborn errors of immunity (IEI).

28 Jul 2024

Understanding Global Harmonization of Regulatory CMC within Veterinary Medicine with Tammy Newbold

In this interview, News Med talks to Tammy Newbold about Global Harmonization of Regulatory CMC within Veterinary Medicine.

From DSI, a PLG Company 26 Jul 2024

Rising bed bug insecticide poisonings demand safer pest control methods, French study reveals

Researchers analyzed 1,056 cases of bed bug insecticide exposure in France, revealing a significant rise in poisoning incidents and emphasizing the need for safer pest control methods.

24 Jul 2024

Cognitive decline persists in older adults long after severe COVID-19 recovery

Older adults recovering from COVID-19 experience varying degrees of cognitive decline over 2.5 years, with severe cases showing the most significant impact. Early cognitive care and monitoring are crucial for improving outcomes.

24 Jul 2024

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

A West Virginia University immunologist is exploring how the interaction between two types of immune cells within the central nervous system covering causes multiple sclerosis to develop.

24 Jul 2024

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

A study in the British Medical Journal reveals a significant rise in long-term vaping among adults in England from 2013 to 2023, particularly with the increased use of disposable devices. This surge is notable among young adults, non-smokers, and those from less advantaged social grades.

23 Jul 2024

Healthy diet during pregnancy lowers childhood autism risk

A new study found that a healthy prenatal diet reduces the risk of autism and social communication difficulties in children, highlighting the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy. However, it found no significant association between diet and autism-related behavioral traits.

23 Jul 2024

Exercise boosts hormone levels: New research shows increased oxytocin and cortisol in urine and saliva

Research shows that both urine and saliva samples effectively capture oxytocin and cortisol fluctuations in response to physical exercise, highlighting the robustness of these non-invasive methods.

22 Jul 2024

Studies aim to identify adolescent girls who are at risk of developing migraine headaches

A migraine is not just a bad headache. It is a much-dreaded part of a neurologic disorder that has an array of possible symptoms, including pulsating cranial pain, waves of queasiness, bouts of vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light and sound.

22 Jul 2024

Could taking vinegar every day help reduce depression?

In a recent study, daily vinegar ingestion significantly improved depression scores in overweight, healthy adults over four weeks, potentially due to enhanced niacin metabolism.

21 Jul 2024

Unexpected T-cell reactions to adenoviral COVID-19 vaccines discovered

Researchers from the University of Liverpool's Centre for Drug Safety Science have identified unpredicted T-cell immune responses to the adenoviral (Oxford/AstraZeneca and Janssen) COVID-19 vaccines, but not to the mRNA vaccines.

19 Jul 2024

Extreme heat alert: Understanding the impact of heatwaves on public health

According to a joint heat-health warning issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office, parts of the UK are forecast to experience heatwave conditions as temperatures rise over the next few days in July.

19 Jul 2024

Elite Controllers: Do their genomes hold the key to curing HIV?

Although South Africa has the largest number of people living with HIV worldwide, strides have been made in controlling the epidemic, especially in the reduction of HIV incidence, testing, and treatment. Equipped with MGI’s advanced sequencing tools and technologies, researchers from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are inching closer to finding the answer to the natural control of HIV infection, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life amongst South Africans.

From MGI 19 Jul 2024

Scurvy on the rise in the United States: Pediatric cases triple in five years

Researchers found that pediatric scurvy cases tripled from 2016 to 2020, highlighting a significant rise in incidence, particularly among low-income, male, and autistic children.

19 Jul 2024

Ovarian reserve unchanged by hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease, study reveals

In female patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD), hydroxyurea had no effect on ovarian reserve, suggesting that fertility preservation measures prior to treatment may be unnecessary, according to a study published in Blood Advances.

18 Jul 2024

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Low-dose aspirin does not affect the progression of age-related hearing loss

High sugary beverage consumption during pregnancy linked to increased health risks

Evidence lacking for widespread youth psychotropic prescribing

Dogs with gallbladder disease shed light on human cystic fibrosis

Wearable devices may increase anxiety in atrial fibrillation patients despite perceived safety

Exploring alemtuzumab in reduced-toxicity conditioning for Asian patients with inborn errors of immunity

Understanding Global Harmonization of Regulatory CMC within Veterinary Medicine with Tammy Newbold

Rising bed bug insecticide poisonings demand safer pest control methods, French study reveals

Cognitive decline persists in older adults long after severe COVID-19 recovery

WVU researchers explore immune cell interactions in multiple sclerosis

Long-term vaping soars among adults in England, fueled by disposable e-cigarettes

Healthy diet during pregnancy lowers childhood autism risk

Exercise boosts hormone levels: New research shows increased oxytocin and cortisol in urine and saliva

Studies aim to identify adolescent girls who are at risk of developing migraine headaches

Could taking vinegar every day help reduce depression?

Unexpected T-cell reactions to adenoviral COVID-19 vaccines discovered

Extreme heat alert: Understanding the impact of heatwaves on public health

Elite Controllers: Do their genomes hold the key to curing HIV?

Scurvy on the rise in the United States: Pediatric cases triple in five years

Ovarian reserve unchanged by hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease, study reveals

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