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Study reveals the risk factors associated with developing long Covid

Being vaccinated against Covid halves people's risk of developing long Covid, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

23 Mar 2023

AI-based diagnostic screening system could streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas

Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds - and possibly streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas, a study suggests.

23 Mar 2023

Personalized recipe of hopamine can empower patients with Parkinson's disease

When Marina Noordegraaf was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 49, she noticed when it came to treatment decisions, she sometimes felt powerless.

23 Mar 2023

High fitness levels may reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in men with high blood pressure

High fitness levels may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure, according to a 29-year study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the ESC.

23 Mar 2023

Molecular mechanism involved in the development of type 2 diabetes discovered

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin, or does not use it efficiently.

23 Mar 2023

Study finds lack of high certainty evidence on the efficacy and safety of analgesics for low back pain

Despite nearly 60 years of research, there is still a lack of high certainty evidence on the effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics) for short bouts of low back pain, finds an analysis of the evidence published by The BMJ.

23 Mar 2023

Increased intake of magnesium-rich foods could help reduce dementia risk

More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU).

23 Mar 2023

Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults

Consider three hypothetical women in their mid-70s, all living alone in identical economic circumstances with the same array of ailments: diabetes, arthritis, and high blood pressure.

23 Mar 2023

The effects of COVID-19 on stress, depression, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women

A recent study published in the journal Midwifery evaluated depression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum individuals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

23 Mar 2023

Brown adipose tissue may help improve survival in people with cancer

Brown fat is not linked to cancer-associated loss of body weight and muscle mass, a common condition known as cachexia, according to a new joint study from The Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

23 Mar 2023

Understanding the structure of CFTR could help design more effective therapies for cystic fibrosis

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Rockefeller University have combined their expertise to gain a better understanding of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR).

23 Mar 2023

E-cigarette flavors are associated with lower odds of quitting

In a recent study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, researchers from the University of Michigan examined the role of flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in smoking cessation.

23 Mar 2023

What role does marital status play in dementia risk?

In a recent study published in the Journal of Aging and Health, researchers in Norway and the USA examined the association between trajectories of marital status in midlife and the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The study focused on patients aged 70 and above through a large population-based study in Norway.

23 Mar 2023

Menin protein protects against aging and cognitive decline

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS Biology, researchers from the University of Xiamen, China, explored the role of the hypothalamic menin in driving aging and associated cognitive decay.

23 Mar 2023

Physical exercise can improve movement-related symptoms and quality of life in Parkinson's

In a recent review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, researchers in Germany performed a network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise in managing Parkinson's disease (PD) patients.

22 Mar 2023

Self-management support tool strengthens mental health in adults living with type 1 diabetes

International researchers -from the Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain- work together to develop an app that improves physical and emotional well-being in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D).

22 Mar 2023

Fiber intake associated with lower risk of cognitive decline in old people with ApoE ε4 genotype

Fiber intake is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive decline in those old people with the Apolipoprotein E ApoE ε4 genotype, regarded as a genetic risk factor linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

22 Mar 2023

Risk factors for depression in Alzheimer's patients appear to differ from adults without dementia

Depression in Alzheimer's has different risk factors than depression in older adults without the disease, finds a major new study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

22 Mar 2023

Higher plasma caffeine concentrations might reduce body fat and type 2 diabetes risk

In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Medicine, researchers in the United Kingdom and Sweden investigated the probable causality of long-term serum caffeine concentrations on type 2 diabetes (T2D), adiposity, and major cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

22 Mar 2023

Study discovers a protein controlling resistance to chemotherapy

Despite the recent development of new targeted therapies, chemotherapies remain the most frequently used treatment to treat patients suffering from advanced cancers.

22 Mar 2023

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Study reveals the risk factors associated with developing long Covid

AI-based diagnostic screening system could streamline the diagnosis and treatment of gliomas

Personalized recipe of hopamine can empower patients with Parkinson's disease

High fitness levels may reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in men with high blood pressure

Molecular mechanism involved in the development of type 2 diabetes discovered

Study finds lack of high certainty evidence on the efficacy and safety of analgesics for low back pain

Increased intake of magnesium-rich foods could help reduce dementia risk

Being ‘socially frail’ comes with health risks for older adults

The effects of COVID-19 on stress, depression, and anxiety in pregnant and postpartum women

Brown adipose tissue may help improve survival in people with cancer

Understanding the structure of CFTR could help design more effective therapies for cystic fibrosis

E-cigarette flavors are associated with lower odds of quitting

What role does marital status play in dementia risk?

Menin protein protects against aging and cognitive decline

Physical exercise can improve movement-related symptoms and quality of life in Parkinson's

Self-management support tool strengthens mental health in adults living with type 1 diabetes

Fiber intake associated with lower risk of cognitive decline in old people with ApoE ε4 genotype

Risk factors for depression in Alzheimer's patients appear to differ from adults without dementia

Higher plasma caffeine concentrations might reduce body fat and type 2 diabetes risk

Study discovers a protein controlling resistance to chemotherapy

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