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New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children's Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.

3 Nov 2024

Researchers link polyphosphate to protective role in neurodegenerative disease fibrils

Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup of fibrils that play a role in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases

3 Nov 2024

Huntington’s disease symptoms reduced by new peptide-polymer therapy

Scientists at Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have developed the first polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington's disease, an incurable, debilitating illness that causes nerve cells to break down in the brain.

3 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

Researchers achieve accurate EV analysis to detect brain disease

Brain disorders like Parkinson's (PD) or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) start to develop in patients much earlier than when their first clinical symptoms appear. Treating patients at these early stages could slow or even stop their disease, but there is currently no way to diagnose brain disorders at those pre-symptomatic stages.

3 Nov 2024

Exam pressure can harm students' academic potential

Former teacher Professor of Education David Putwain says 'heavy-handed' messages around test results can fuel extreme worry among some 16 to 18-year-olds, even when others respond well to such messages.

3 Nov 2024

Clues from the Mary Rose: Bone chemistry reveals age and handedness of Tudor sailors

Researchers used Raman spectroscopy to study bone chemistry in sailors from the Mary Rose, revealing aging patterns and potential handedness impacts on clavicles.

3 Nov 2024

Social media normalizes unhealthy food choices, shaping youth habits and brand loyalty

Social media posts from food and beverage brands targeting youth reached billions, with fast food and sugary drinks dominating impressions and engagement.

3 Nov 2024

Combination therapy shows promising results in treating stage 3 melanoma

Pre-surgery treatment with the novel drug vidutolimod and the PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab led to tumor control in 55% of patients with stage 3 cutaneous melanoma, according to the results of a single-arm phase 2 clinical trial led by the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

1 Nov 2024

International experts propose revised Alzheimer's disease definitions

Today, Prof. Howard Feldman presented revised diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) Conference in Madrid on behalf of the International Working Group (IWG).

1 Nov 2024

NCCN leaders collaborate to enhance cancer care in Vietnam

As part of ongoing work to define and advance high-quality cancer care globally, leaders from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) - an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States - will be in Vietnam today to collaborate on improving cancer care standards throughout the country.

1 Nov 2024

Study delves into the lives of neurodivergent psychiatrists

Groundbreaking research exploring the experiences of autistic psychiatrists has revealed that psychiatrists who are unaware that they themselves are autistic may fail to recognise the condition in their patients.

1 Nov 2024

Research identifies crucial links between dietary choices and progression of multiple sclerosis

Newly published research in the journal Glia has identified crucial links between dietary choices and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

1 Nov 2024

Elevated cytokines found in the blood of long COVID sufferers explain heart problems

University of Queensland-led research has found inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients which could explain why many experience ongoing cardiovascular issues.

1 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

Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

1 Nov 2024

Research uncovers new mechanism in protein aggregation linked to Parkinson's disease

A team of researchers at Kumamoto University has uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism in the formation of harmful protein aggregates that lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's Disease.

1 Nov 2024

Glaucoma medication may help prevent Alzheimer's-related tau build-up

A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

1 Nov 2024

Childhood neglect linked with mental and physical health problems in adulthood

New research from the University of Toronto found that childhood neglect, even in the absence of childhood sexual abuse and physical abuse, is linked with a wide range of mental and physical health problems in adulthood.

1 Nov 2024

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults - particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

1 Nov 2024

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New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

Researchers link polyphosphate to protective role in neurodegenerative disease fibrils

Huntington’s disease symptoms reduced by new peptide-polymer therapy

Cognitive health benefits linked to education and financial stability

Researchers achieve accurate EV analysis to detect brain disease

Exam pressure can harm students' academic potential

Clues from the Mary Rose: Bone chemistry reveals age and handedness of Tudor sailors

Social media normalizes unhealthy food choices, shaping youth habits and brand loyalty

Combination therapy shows promising results in treating stage 3 melanoma

International experts propose revised Alzheimer's disease definitions

NCCN leaders collaborate to enhance cancer care in Vietnam

Study delves into the lives of neurodivergent psychiatrists

Research identifies crucial links between dietary choices and progression of multiple sclerosis

Elevated cytokines found in the blood of long COVID sufferers explain heart problems

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

Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

Research uncovers new mechanism in protein aggregation linked to Parkinson's disease

Glaucoma medication may help prevent Alzheimer's-related tau build-up

Childhood neglect linked with mental and physical health problems in adulthood

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

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