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Study validates cancer risk reduction through lifestyle adherence

Researchers examined associations between adherence to cancer prevention recommendations by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and cancer risk.

28 Nov 2023

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

The impact of socioeconomic status and clinical variables on sepsis incidence and mortality.

28 Nov 2023

New computational model simulates cancer cell movement with unprecedented precision

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have significantly enhanced the capabilities of a computational model that simulates the movement of individual cancer cells across long distances within the entire human body.

27 Nov 2023

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

Study reveals that both active and passive tobacco smoke exposure during pregnancy or lactation significantly increases the levels of toxic micro-elements like mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic in breast milk, posing serious health risks to infants.

27 Nov 2023

Traffic-related air pollution raises blood pressure, study finds

For more than a century, American cities have been sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways. Interstate highways and wide arterials are now a defining feature of most metropolitan areas, their constant flow of cars spewing pollution into nearby neighborhoods.

27 Nov 2023

Machine learning unlocks secrets of antimicrobial resistance, identifying over 900 key genes

Researchers employed advanced techniques like gene annotation, pangenomics, and machine learning to identify over 900 genes responsible for antimicrobial resistance in 12 bacterial species, outperforming traditional identification methods. This breakthrough approach offers new insights into the genetic basis of resistance, potentially guiding the development of more effective antibiotics

27 Nov 2023

Understanding patients who choose to hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking

Some patients choose to voluntarily stop eating and drinking (VSED) as a way of hastening death.

27 Nov 2023

DNA methylation: A key player in gene expression variation and disease manifestation

Professor Asaf Hellman and his research team at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School have unveiled new findings in the realm of methylation-directed regulatory networks.

27 Nov 2023

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Research paper reviews the effects of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, on athletes, discussing their benefits in inflammation control, cognitive function, and muscle maintenance, and the need for further research to fully understand their impact. It also addresses the risks and optimal intake of these supplements, highlighting their potential to improve athletic performance and recovery with minimal adverse effects at recommended doses.

27 Nov 2023

Discrimination during pregnancy can harm the eveloping offspring brain

Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health.

27 Nov 2023

RNA-based therapy shows promise for treating leukemia in animal models

Each year, about 13,000 people in Deutschland are diagnosed with leukemia, an umbrella term that encompasses various forms of blood cancer.

27 Nov 2023

Witnessing sickness triggers anticipatory immune responses

It's well-known that when those around us get sick, there's a good chance we'll catch what they have, but new research reveals that simply observing a sick individual triggers a biological response.

27 Nov 2023

Half-dose Pfizer COVID booster nearly as effective as full dose with fewer side effects

Study compares the half-dose and full-dose Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 booster in adults previously vaccinated with ChAdOx1, BBIBP-CorV, or Gam-COVID-Vac. It finds that the half-dose booster has fewer side effects and maintains similar immunogenicity, offering a viable option for booster vaccination strategies.

27 Nov 2023

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

Study investigates the effects of a loss-of-function mutation in the OXR1 gene on neurodevelopment and cellular functions in the human brain. The research shows that OXR1 deficiency impairs neural differentiation, increases sensitivity to oxidative stress, and alters histone methylation, impacting brain development and potentially contributing to neurological disorders.

27 Nov 2023

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Study investigates the health effects of consuming two kiwifruits daily for six weeks. It finds no significant changes in metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, indicating that regular kiwifruit consumption is safe and increases dietary vitamin C intake without adversely affecting metabolic health.

27 Nov 2023

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters offer stronger protection for seniors, Australian study reveals

Study compares the effectiveness of bivalent and monovalent booster vaccines against COVID-19 mortality in individuals aged 65 and older. It finds that bivalent boosters show higher vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 mortality, particularly for the Omicron variant, compared to monovalent vaccines.

27 Nov 2023

New study unravels the brain's social communication network

Researchers have discovered that a part of the brain associated with working memory and multisensory integration may also play an important role in how the brain processes social cues.

27 Nov 2023

Children in daycare not significant spreaders of COVID-19, study shows

Parents who send their children to child care can breathe a little easier – research published in JAMA Network Open from experts at Michigan Medicine, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh shows that children in daycare were not significant spreaders of COVID-19.

27 Nov 2023

COVID-19 caused premature births, but vaccines helped reverse the trend

COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new analysis of California birth records.

27 Nov 2023

New stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can reduce dependence on daily insulin injections

An innovative stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can meaningfully regulate blood glucose levels and reduce dependence on daily insulin injections, according to new clinical trial results from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

27 Nov 2023

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Study validates cancer risk reduction through lifestyle adherence

Associations between socioeconomic status, clinical variables, and non-COVID-19 sepsis risk

New computational model simulates cancer cell movement with unprecedented precision

Study exposes tobacco smoke's alarming impact on breast milk, elevating toxic elements

Traffic-related air pollution raises blood pressure, study finds

Machine learning unlocks secrets of antimicrobial resistance, identifying over 900 key genes

Understanding patients who choose to hasten death by voluntarily stopping eating and drinking

DNA methylation: A key player in gene expression variation and disease manifestation

Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

Discrimination during pregnancy can harm the eveloping offspring brain

RNA-based therapy shows promise for treating leukemia in animal models

Witnessing sickness triggers anticipatory immune responses

Half-dose Pfizer COVID booster nearly as effective as full dose with fewer side effects

Genetic mutation in OXR1 gene linked to brain development issues

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Bivalent COVID-19 boosters offer stronger protection for seniors, Australian study reveals

New study unravels the brain's social communication network

Children in daycare not significant spreaders of COVID-19, study shows

COVID-19 caused premature births, but vaccines helped reverse the trend

New stem cell-based treatment for Type 1 diabetes can reduce dependence on daily insulin injections

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