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Lullabies strike a chord: Singing to babies strengthens Bonds and boosts development

Live parental infant-directed singing has positive impacts on infants' emotional regulation, validation of the parent's role, and affect attunement, as identified in a systematic review of 21 studies. Benefits are observed in typically developing infants born at full term.

21 Jun 2023

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

People with TBI may continue to improve or decline years after their injury, making it a more chronic illness, according to a study published in the June 21, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Jun 2023

"All-inside" meniscal repair system provides a high success rate at long-term follow-up

A second-generation "all-inside" meniscal repair system provides a high success rate at long-term follow-up, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

21 Jun 2023

Medication-assisted treatment training for OUD reduces bias and stigma, improves care

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), such as naltrexone, is a well-documented successful treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).

21 Jun 2023

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA could be useful biomarkers for aging and inflammation

In an eight-year study of more than 600 community-dwelling older adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have further linked levels of cell-free DNA (DNA fragments resulting from cell death) circulating in the blood to chronic inflammation and frailty.

21 Jun 2023

The link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's disease established

Renin-angiotensin system, or RAS, is a physiological mechanism essential to human body function. The SARS-CoV-2 virus causes overactivation and malfunction of this system.

21 Jun 2023

Researchers take promising step forward in the battle against HIV

A multi-institutional research group led by researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) has made a significant and promising step forward in our ability to treat human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), the virus underlying acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

21 Jun 2023

Excessive concern about infant allergies in high-income countries could undermine breastfeeding in India

A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy highlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health professionals.

21 Jun 2023

Seafood consumption linked to lower risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in older men

Research investigates the association between diet quality, dietary components, and the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) in older British men.

21 Jun 2023

Humor therapy may reduce depression and anxiety symptoms

An analysis of published studies suggests that humor therapy may lessen symptoms of depression and anxiety.

21 Jun 2023

Optogenetics can be a promising shock-free approach to treat atrial fibrillation

New research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine demonstrates that optogenetics - which uses light-sensitive proteins to control the activity of targeted cells - is a promising shock-free approach to treating atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular, often rapid heart rate, for immediate restoration of regular rhythm.

21 Jun 2023

Spicing up taste for smell-loss sufferers: Capsaicin boosts salt perception and flavor

Smell loss does not lead to excessive sodium intake, but individuals may compensate with more salt for flavor. Capsaicin enhances flavor and salt taste intensity in a model soup, improving eating enjoyment for those with smell loss.

21 Jun 2023

Testosterone function changes within individuals across adolescence and adulthood, study suggests

Higher testosterone levels during adolescence are associated with increased involvement of the brain's anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) in emotion control, but the opposite effect occurs during adulthood.

21 Jun 2023

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Research examines the changes in diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior among primiparous couples during and after pregnancy and their association with changes in BMI. It aims to gain insights into the behaviors and their impact on body weight during the transition to parenthood.

21 Jun 2023

Repurposed drug effective at inhibiting a protein kinase linked to cardiac arrhythmias

Ruxolitinib, a drug that is already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating certain cancers and skin conditions, is effective at inhibiting CaMKII, a protein kinase linked to cardiac arrhythmias.

21 Jun 2023

Newborn screening for "bubble-baby" disease boosts survival of children

Screening newborns for severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) significantly increases the survival of children after bone marrow transplantation, a new North American study finds.

21 Jun 2023

Study findings can help predict, treat, or prevent the side effects of cancer immunotherapies

Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment of many forms of cancer by unleashing the immune system response against tumors.

21 Jun 2023

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective of the known treatments for tinnitus, according to a study comparing the main therapies in current use, conducted by Brazilian scientists affiliated with the Optics and Photonics Research Center.

21 Jun 2023

Study reveals why some women with deadly ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others

New research is increasing our understanding about why some women with the most lethal form of ovarian cancer respond much better to treatment than others.

21 Jun 2023

Ketone supplements used by some athletes may worsen performance

Kinesiologists at McMaster University have found ketone supplements, used by some athletes hoping to cross the finish line faster, may in fact worsen performance.

21 Jun 2023

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Lullabies strike a chord: Singing to babies strengthens Bonds and boosts development

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

"All-inside" meniscal repair system provides a high success rate at long-term follow-up

Medication-assisted treatment training for OUD reduces bias and stigma, improves care

Circulating cell-free mitochondrial DNA could be useful biomarkers for aging and inflammation

The link between Covid-19 and Alzheimer's disease established

Researchers take promising step forward in the battle against HIV

Excessive concern about infant allergies in high-income countries could undermine breastfeeding in India

Seafood consumption linked to lower risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in older men

Humor therapy may reduce depression and anxiety symptoms

Optogenetics can be a promising shock-free approach to treat atrial fibrillation

Spicing up taste for smell-loss sufferers: Capsaicin boosts salt perception and flavor

Testosterone function changes within individuals across adolescence and adulthood, study suggests

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Repurposed drug effective at inhibiting a protein kinase linked to cardiac arrhythmias

Newborn screening for "bubble-baby" disease boosts survival of children

Study findings can help predict, treat, or prevent the side effects of cancer immunotherapies

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Study reveals why some women with deadly ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others

Ketone supplements used by some athletes may worsen performance

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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