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Climate distress causes negative emotions among UK youth, but may motivate action

Distress over climate change causes a lot of negative emotions in youth in the United Kingdom, but it may also motivate them to take positive actions for the environment, reports a new study by a research team from Imperial College London and the University of Queensland , published August 23 in the open access journal PLOS Global Public Health.

23 Aug 2023

UC researchers study parasite that causes Chagas disease

Almost everything about insects called kissing bugs is revolting, from the insidious way they bite people's faces at night to drink their blood while they sleep to the way they spread disease through their poop.

23 Aug 2023

Naked mole rat gene boosts health and longevity in mice

In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan.

23 Aug 2023

Brain lesions associated with MS memory dysfunction connect to a memory circuit

Between 30 to 50 percent of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) will experience memory problems but the cause is uncertain.

23 Aug 2023

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

A gene variant found almost exclusively in the genomes of people of African ancestry increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to an international study of nearly 198,000 participants with this genetic background.

23 Aug 2023

Swedish study changes national guidelines for genetic testing in breast cancer

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are well-known breast cancer genes associated with a significantly increased risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. However, there are an additional eleven genes associated with elevated risk for these types of cancer.

23 Aug 2023

UC Davis researchers to look at voluntary mechanisms in the brain

Picture this scenario: You and a friend are walking around your neighborhood when you stop at a crosswalk. As you wait, the noises of the world and your internal thoughts all vie for your attention. Suddenly, you see a motorist nearly hit a bicyclist.

23 Aug 2023

41% of people with post-viral syndrome had evidence of SARS-CoV-2 exposure

Millions of Americans were exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, early in the pandemic but could not get diagnosed due to testing limitations.

23 Aug 2023

Stowers researchers reveal why certain anti-cancer drugs can cause unexpected side effects

With around 90% of drugs failing to make it to market, the potential for improving efficiency within the drug development industry is clear. Drugs designed to combat cancers suffer similar rates of failure for many reasons.

23 Aug 2023

Vaccines can help reduce the severity of long-haul COVID

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person's risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition.

23 Aug 2023

NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded a R01 $3 million grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic) medical food developed by Solarea Bio on maintaining bone health of older women.

23 Aug 2023

New study to investigate link between agricultural fire smoke and dementia risk

Worldwide, the practice of preparing agricultural fields by burning crop residue contributes large quantities of gaseous pollutants and aerosol particles to the atmosphere and is a known cardiorespiratory health hazard.

23 Aug 2023

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases - such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension - with varying rates based on race and ethnicity.

23 Aug 2023

Catheter ablation linked to lower risk of dementia in all patients with atrial fibrillation

Previous studies have shown a link between catheter ablation and a lower risk of dementia and premature death for patients with atrial fibrillation.

23 Aug 2023

Sedentary lifestyle in young people may harm heart health

Hours of inactivity during childhood could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes later in life, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2023.

23 Aug 2023

Taking adult education classes may help prevent dementia

How can we best keep our brain fit as we grow older? It's well known that regular cognitive activity, for example brainteasers, sudokus, or certain video games in middle and old age tends to protect against cognitive decline and dementias like Alzheimer's.

23 Aug 2023

Study: Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors don't know their LDL cholesterol levels

A 2023 survey from the American Heart Association conducted by The Harris Poll, found that a majority (70%) of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware that LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol.'

23 Aug 2023

Bus drivers twice as likely to be hospitalized for severe COVID-19

Bus drivers were at double the risk of being hospitalized for severe COVID-19 in the later stages of the pandemic, and several occupations in education and healthcare were also at risk of serious illness. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg.

23 Aug 2023

ME/CFS and Long COVID: A closer look at the similarities and differences

While myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID are not the same disease, they appear to have features of overlapping biological and symptomatic presentations.

23 Aug 2023

People with compromised immune systems less likely to have COVID-19 antibodies, study finds

New research has identified which people with compromised immune systems are less likely to have COVID-19 antibodies - making them more vulnerable to a severe infection.

23 Aug 2023

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Climate distress causes negative emotions among UK youth, but may motivate action

UC researchers study parasite that causes Chagas disease

Naked mole rat gene boosts health and longevity in mice

Brain lesions associated with MS memory dysfunction connect to a memory circuit

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

Swedish study changes national guidelines for genetic testing in breast cancer

UC Davis researchers to look at voluntary mechanisms in the brain

41% of people with post-viral syndrome had evidence of SARS-CoV-2 exposure

Stowers researchers reveal why certain anti-cancer drugs can cause unexpected side effects

Vaccines can help reduce the severity of long-haul COVID

NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

New study to investigate link between agricultural fire smoke and dementia risk

Many US young adults have poor lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic diseases, study reveals

Catheter ablation linked to lower risk of dementia in all patients with atrial fibrillation

Sedentary lifestyle in young people may harm heart health

Taking adult education classes may help prevent dementia

Study: Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors don't know their LDL cholesterol levels

Bus drivers twice as likely to be hospitalized for severe COVID-19

ME/CFS and Long COVID: A closer look at the similarities and differences

People with compromised immune systems less likely to have COVID-19 antibodies, study finds

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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