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Study sheds light on how cold temperatures affect appetite

Neuroscientists at Scripps Research have identified brain circuits that make mammals want to eat more when they are exposed to cold temperatures.

16 Aug 2023

Some early-stage, low-risk breast cancer patients may not need radiotherapy after surgery

Some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery according to new research led by McMaster University, BC Cancer, Hamilton Heath Sciences, and the University of British Columbia.

16 Aug 2023

Injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain

Pre-clinical trials by University of Queensland researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.

16 Aug 2023

Moderate or extreme pain after a heart attack may help predict the risk for all‐cause mortality

People who have had a heart attack often report pain about a year later. Moderate or extreme pain after a heart attack – most commonly pain due to other health conditions – may help predict the likelihood of death over the next 8.5 years, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

16 Aug 2023

Wristbands can harbor harmful bacteria, study finds

The COVID-19 pandemic took disinfecting to new heights. Now, a new study examining a commonly used item might convince you not to let your guard down just yet.

16 Aug 2023

Study uncovers insights into the enduring psychological effects of 2014 Israel-Gaza military conflict

New study conducted by Hebrew University researchers Shahaf Leshem, Eldad Keha, and Prof. Eyal Kalanthroff has uncovered insights into the enduring psychological effects of the 2014 Israel-Gaza military conflict.

16 Aug 2023

Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation linked to higher cancer risk

Prolonged exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with a higher risk of death from cancer than previously thought, suggests research tracking the deaths of workers in the nuclear industry, published in The BMJ today.

16 Aug 2023

Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle may lower the risk of all-cause and cancer mortality

People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle - which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy eating habits like limiting added salts and sugars; and habits promoting adequate rest, physical activity, and socialization - have a lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study led by La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

16 Aug 2023

Long DNA molecules reveal new scar types in HR-deficient cancers

DNA can be damaged by toxins, radiation, or even normal cell division, but human cells must continually fix DNA breaks to survive.

16 Aug 2023

New evidence bolsters possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke

There is new evidence that bolsters a possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke, according to researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.

16 Aug 2023

Study: 93 million U.S. adults may benefit from semaglutide medication

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have just published a study that projects 93 million U.S. adults that are overweight and obese may be suitable for the 2.4 mg dosage of semaglutide, a weight loss medication known under the brand name Wegovy.

16 Aug 2023

Sulfate groups on complex sugar molecules affect brain plasticity

Can you recognize someone you haven't seen in years, but forget what you had for breakfast yesterday? Our brains constantly rearrange their circuitry to remember familiar faces or learn new skills, but the molecular basis of this process isn't well understood.

16 Aug 2023

Bioengineered nanovesicles could improve cancer treatment

Nanovesicles can be bioengineered to target cancer cells and deliver treatments directly, according to research at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

16 Aug 2023

Most infants admitted to ICU for RSV were previously healthy, study finds

Most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term, according to a new study reported in JAMA Network Open.

16 Aug 2023

Multimodal intervention approach shows promise in managing and reversing cognitive impairment

Dr. Heather Sandison, a leading expert in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) care, has recently published a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, highlighting significant improvements in cognitive function among individuals with cognitive decline.

16 Aug 2023

Study shows arterial stiffness as a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents

Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study.

16 Aug 2023

Mild cognitive impairment linked to decline in decision-making abilities

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of cognitive ability loss that can precede Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.

16 Aug 2023

Widespread adoption of new kidney function equation could reduce racial disparities in heart failure care

Physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine recently conducted a large-scale analysis to assess the impact of a newly introduced equation used to evaluate one's heart failure risk.

16 Aug 2023

Scientist receives $6.8M grant to study how environmental chemicals increase CVD risk

Exposure to environmental chemicals, including those in common plastic products, has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019.

16 Aug 2023

High aerobic fitness at age 18 linked to lower risk of several types of cancer

Men who have higher aerobic fitness at age 18 have a lower risk of several forms of cancer later in life, especially cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg.

16 Aug 2023

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Study sheds light on how cold temperatures affect appetite

Some early-stage, low-risk breast cancer patients may not need radiotherapy after surgery

Injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain

Moderate or extreme pain after a heart attack may help predict the risk for all‐cause mortality

Wristbands can harbor harmful bacteria, study finds

Study uncovers insights into the enduring psychological effects of 2014 Israel-Gaza military conflict

Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation linked to higher cancer risk

Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle may lower the risk of all-cause and cancer mortality

Long DNA molecules reveal new scar types in HR-deficient cancers

New evidence bolsters possible link between e-cigarette use and increased risk of stroke

Study: 93 million U.S. adults may benefit from semaglutide medication

Sulfate groups on complex sugar molecules affect brain plasticity

Bioengineered nanovesicles could improve cancer treatment

Most infants admitted to ICU for RSV were previously healthy, study finds

Multimodal intervention approach shows promise in managing and reversing cognitive impairment

Study shows arterial stiffness as a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents

Mild cognitive impairment linked to decline in decision-making abilities

Widespread adoption of new kidney function equation could reduce racial disparities in heart failure care

Scientist receives $6.8M grant to study how environmental chemicals increase CVD risk

High aerobic fitness at age 18 linked to lower risk of several types of cancer

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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