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Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Infant deaths in which drugs were a primary or contributing factor increased more than twofold in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published in De Gruyter's Journal of Perinatal Medicine finds.

13 Jun 2024

Research points to a potential approach to mitigating diabetes risk from antipsychotic medications

New University of Pittsburgh research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of diabetes associated with widely prescribed antipsychotic medications.

13 Jun 2024

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

In wealthier countries with greater gender equality, men are more likely to eat meat more frequently than women, a new study reveals.

13 Jun 2024

Study links balanced neural activity to enhanced cognitive abilities in youth

In a world where external and internal stimuli can throw our entire body system off balance, how does our brain prevent itself from becoming overly stimulated?

13 Jun 2024

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.

13 Jun 2024

Approximately 1 in 6 patients experience antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, systematic review finds

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to determine the prevalence of antidepressant discontinuation symptoms.

13 Jun 2024

Facial expressivity linked to better social connections, study finds

Analysis of more than 1,500 natural conversations suggests that humans may have evolved more complex facial muscle movements to help us bond with each other.

13 Jun 2024

Noninvasive ventilation halves hypoxemia risk in emergency intubations: PREOXI trial findings

In current clinical care, most critically ill adults undergoing emergency tracheal intubation receive preoxygenation through an oxygen mask.

13 Jun 2024

Pre-surgery GLP-1 agonists reduce post-operative risks in extreme obesity

A combination of GLP-1 agonists taken before metabolic and bariatric surgery may help patients with extreme obesity lower the risk of post-operative complications, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

13 Jun 2024

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

In the present study, researchers investigated cardiovascular disease risk among British individuals based on their dietary intake of food groups of plant or animal origin and food processing categories.

13 Jun 2024

Japanese study sheds light on genetic counseling for AATRv amyloidosis

Early detection and treatment of hereditary transthyretin-related amyloidosis via genetic counseling are crucial.

13 Jun 2024

Young workers feel isolated, stressed and undervalued at work, APA survey reveals

Younger workers are struggling with feelings of loneliness and a lack of appreciation at work and tend to feel more comfortable working with people their own age, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.

13 Jun 2024

Study uncovers why targeted therapy fails in some non-small cell lung cancer patients

The reason why targeted treatment for non-small cell lung cancer fails to work for some patients, particularly those who have never smoked, has been discovered by researchers from UCL, the Francis Crick Institute and AstraZeneca.

13 Jun 2024

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

How urban vegetation and exposure to pollen are linked to the incidence of childhood asthma.

13 Jun 2024

Study links antidepressant use and epigenetic aging to higher mortality risk in postmenopausal women

The impact of depressive symptoms, use of antidepressants, and epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) on mortality in postmenopausal individuals.

13 Jun 2024

Replacing TV time with light activity or sleep boosts healthy aging odds

Sedentary behavior reduces the odds of healthy aging, while light physical activity increases them. Replacing TV time with light activity, exercise, or sleep improves healthy aging odds.

13 Jun 2024

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

A study in the International Journal of Impotence Research found no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism, with priapism occurring across all COVID-19 severity levels and treatments remaining effective.

13 Jun 2024

Combining donepezil and memantine extends lives of Alzheimer's patients, study finds

Alzheimer's disease is the world's most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting more than 50 million people globally.

12 Jun 2024

New research sheds light on IL-23's role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a previously unknown link between two key pathways that regulate the immune system in mammals - a finding that impacts our understanding of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

12 Jun 2024

Study identifies drug target to prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury

In response to stressful or dangerous stimuli, nerve cells in the spinal cord activate involuntary, autonomic reflexes often referred to as "fight or flight" responses.

12 Jun 2024

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Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Research points to a potential approach to mitigating diabetes risk from antipsychotic medications

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

Study links balanced neural activity to enhanced cognitive abilities in youth

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

Approximately 1 in 6 patients experience antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, systematic review finds

Facial expressivity linked to better social connections, study finds

Noninvasive ventilation halves hypoxemia risk in emergency intubations: PREOXI trial findings

Pre-surgery GLP-1 agonists reduce post-operative risks in extreme obesity

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

Japanese study sheds light on genetic counseling for AATRv amyloidosis

Young workers feel isolated, stressed and undervalued at work, APA survey reveals

Study uncovers why targeted therapy fails in some non-small cell lung cancer patients

Access to urban vegetation can mitigate asthma risk for children, study finds

Study links antidepressant use and epigenetic aging to higher mortality risk in postmenopausal women

Replacing TV time with light activity or sleep boosts healthy aging odds

Study confirms no causal link between COVID-19 and ischemic priapism

Combining donepezil and memantine extends lives of Alzheimer's patients, study finds

New research sheds light on IL-23's role in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

Study identifies drug target to prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury

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