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New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according to preliminary animal studies led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery.

1 Dec 2023

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

The neural impacts of the Japanese sauna practice called 'tononou'.

1 Dec 2023

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

Personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathological burden.

1 Dec 2023

The link between meal sustainability perceptions and healthiness

The perceived association between meal sustainability and healthiness.

1 Dec 2023

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

The associations of principal dietary patterns with metabolic risk factors in adults from Northwest Ethiopia.

1 Dec 2023

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

The trends in antimicrobial resistance in Greece.

1 Dec 2023

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

The risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.

1 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

The Flexible, Robust, Equipment-free Microfluidic (FREM) platform for malaria screening and Plasmodium species genotyping.

1 Dec 2023

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 22, entitled, "Chronological aging impacts abundance, function and microRNA content of extracellular vesicles produced by human epidermal keratinocytes."

30 Nov 2023

Silencing galectin 1 protein shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice

Researchers at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have shown that inhibiting a specific protein using gene therapy can shrink hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in mice.

30 Nov 2023

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Study reveals that over half of long Covid patients experience fluctuating symptom severities over time, highlighting the dynamic nature of the condition. The research underscores the need for adaptive healthcare interventions and self-management strategies, considering these symptom variations in long Covid cases.

30 Nov 2023

Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors has the potential to positively impact both gut and host health by modulating markers linked to obesity and disease, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

30 Nov 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

Machine learning model predicts brain health improvements based on neural biomarkers

As part of its ongoing quest to advance better brain health and performance, new research led by Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas investigated neural biomarkers associated with improvements on a brain health index.

30 Nov 2023

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

The BMC Medicine study confirms that adhering to the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendations significantly lowers the risk of various cancers, including breast, colorectal, and esophageal, in the UK population. This highlights the importance of lifestyle choices in cancer prevention.

30 Nov 2023

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New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

The link between meal sustainability perceptions and healthiness

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

Silencing galectin 1 protein shrinks liver cancer tumors in mice

Study finds long-COVID symptoms fluctuate over time, challenging treatment approaches

Navy beans may improve gut health and metabolism in colorectal cancer survivors

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Machine learning model predicts brain health improvements based on neural biomarkers

Greater adherence to lifestyle-based recommendations reduced the risk of cancers in the U.K.

Revolutionizing asthma care: AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations

Study reveals underestimated heat risks in climate change, highlighting challenges for aging population

Long-term physical activity can prevent obesity-induced cognitive decline

CureSHANK to award $250,000 for stimulating research on SHANK3-related epilepsy

Neural patterns unravel distinctions between traumatic and sad memories in individuals with PTSD

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

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