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Associations between screen time, exercise habits, and the onset of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression

Researchers explore the prospective link between screen time and the risk of developing dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression.

10 Nov 2023

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Researchers explore how obesity contributes to cardiovascular disease by investigating this association in low-risk people.

10 Nov 2023

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

A comprehensive review of the nutritional and therapeutic benefits of edible flowers highlights their role in health, food security, and environmental sustainability. This study provides insight into the nutritional content of flowers, their potential health benefits due to bioactive compounds, and innovative sustainable uses like phytoremediation and natural dyes.

9 Nov 2023

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Researchers are exploring how diets high in ultra-processed foods influence reward processing in the brain and potentially lead to increased food intake and obesity in young adults. This trial aims to clarify the effects of these foods on brain chemistry and decision-making during a critical developmental stage.

9 Nov 2023

Mucosal vaccine shows lasting defense against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in primate study

In this groundbreaking study, researchers developed a mucosal adenoviral-vector vaccine, ChAd-SARS-CoV-2-S, which demonstrated sustained and robust immunity against a challenging Omicron variant in nonhuman primates, indicating a promising direction for durable COVID-19 protection strategies. Unlike traditional intramuscular vaccines, this mucosal vaccine elicited a comprehensive immune response, potentially paving the way for more effective and long-lasting COVID-19 vaccines.

9 Nov 2023

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Scoping review in "Pediatric Research" examines the rise of pediatric viral diseases in the 21st century and underscores the importance of a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health, to combat these emerging and re-emerging infectious threats effectively.

9 Nov 2023

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

Systematic review indicates that pre-existing allergic conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis may be linked to an increased risk of developing long COVID. Despite some evidence, the certainty remains low due to potential biases and confounding factors, highlighting the need for more rigorous research to determine the impact of these allergies on prolonged COVID-19 symptoms.

9 Nov 2023

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

A research team led by the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that the stromal cell-derived factor 4 (SDF-4) protein is a reliable cancer marker.

9 Nov 2023

Study finds even small changes in movement patterns can improve heart health

The study, supported by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and published in the European Heart Journal, is the first to assess how different movement patterns throughout the 24-hour day are linked to heart health.

9 Nov 2023

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

The immune system is a crucial part of our survival, regularly fending off wide-ranging attacks on the body, both internal and external.

9 Nov 2023

UCLA researchers discover key step in cholesterol processing

UCLA researchers have described a previously unknown step in the complex process by which dietary cholesterol is processed in the intestines before being released into the bloodstream – potentially revealing a new pathway to target in cholesterol treatment.

9 Nov 2023

Researchers reveal mechanism by which MAF protein increases metastasis risk in breast cancer patients

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, with more than 2 million new cases diagnosed each year. In cases where the tumour remains localised in the breast, survival rates are remarkably high, at around 90%.

9 Nov 2023

Preclinical discovery could point the way toward better treatments for type 2 diabetes

A drug currently in clinical trials as a cancer therapy can also stimulate pancreatic beta cells to secrete insulin, revealing a previously unknown mechanism for insulin regulation in type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

9 Nov 2023

Study reveals early role of SYNGAP1 gene in brain development

The gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated effects on the developing brain, according to a new study published in Nature Neuroscience.

9 Nov 2023

Tumor-immune interactions predict treatment responses in multiple myeloma

A multicenter study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine shows how interactions between tumor cells and immune components of the microenvironment can impact treatment responses and outcomes in patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who undergo combination treatments that include targeted immunotherapy.

9 Nov 2023

Social-behavioral studies can be highly replicable, new six-year findings suggest

Roughly two decades ago, a community-wide reckoning emerged concerning the credibility of published literature in the social-behavioral sciences, especially psychology. Several large scale studies attempted to reproduce previously published findings to no avail or to a much lesser magnitude, sending the credibility of the findings - and future studies in social-behavioral sciences - into question.

9 Nov 2023

Laser hair removal reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease

Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, according to research conducted by Peter C. Minneci, M.D., Chair of Surgery at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, and published in JAMA Surgery.

9 Nov 2023

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Associations between screen time, exercise habits, and the onset of dementia, Parkinson's disease, and depression

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Blooming health: Unfolding the petal-perfect virtues of edible flowers

Ongoing study investigates if ultra-processed foods influence brain chemistry and obesity risk in young adults

Mucosal vaccine shows lasting defense against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in primate study

Pediatric viral threats surge in the 21st century: A call for One Health approach

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

SDF-4 protein shows promise for early detection of gastric cancer

Study finds even small changes in movement patterns can improve heart health

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

UCLA researchers discover key step in cholesterol processing

Researchers reveal mechanism by which MAF protein increases metastasis risk in breast cancer patients

Preclinical discovery could point the way toward better treatments for type 2 diabetes

Study reveals early role of SYNGAP1 gene in brain development

Tumor-immune interactions predict treatment responses in multiple myeloma

Social-behavioral studies can be highly replicable, new six-year findings suggest

Laser hair removal reduces the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease

Researchers identify a novel bacterial protein that can keep human cells healthy

People with multiple sclerosis could benefit from a low-fat diet

Left-handedness is not linked to better spatial skills, study shows

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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