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New study links fetal mutations to early pregnancy loss

In a study published in Nature today "Sequence diversity lost in early pregnancy," scientists from deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, estimate that around one in 136 pregnancies are lost due to new mutations in the fetus.

21 May 2025

Scientists identify key molecular process driving deadly childhood brain cancer

An international group of scientists has identified a key molecular process that drives a deadly form of childhood brain cancer, potentially offering a much-needed, new therapeutic target.

21 May 2025

Mount Sinai researchers explore new depression treatment targeting brain’s potassium channels

A mechanism involving potassium channels in the brain that control brain cell activity could provide a new and fundamentally different way of treating depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder, according to two complementary papers published recently by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

21 May 2025

Discovery of novel gene candidate sheds light on autism mechanisms

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition affecting the brain's development and often affects the ability of a person to perceive sensory information and social cues and socialize with others.

21 May 2025

Culturally tailored program helps UK seniors sit less and move more

A UK study found that a 12-week intervention to reduce sedentary behavior was well accepted by ethnically diverse older adults. Participants perceived benefits and suggested culturally tailored, home-based approaches for future health programs.

21 May 2025

New genetic mutation linked to increased prostate cancer risk in Ashkenazi Jewish men

Identifying and classifying gene mutations - which are the permanent changes in a person's DNA genetic code - are critical in better understanding, and with research, eventually treating or preventing, the diseases with which they are linked.

21 May 2025

Uniform vape designs could decrease appeal among young non-smokers

Standardizing the color and branding of disposable vaping devices may deter young people who have never smoked or vaped from trying them in the first place, suggests a comparative study, published online in the journal Tobacco Control.

21 May 2025

Magnet ingestion remains a global threat to young children

Thousands of young children worldwide are still swallowing magnets despite an increase in regulations, finds a review of the available evidence, published online in the journal Injury Prevention.

21 May 2025

Sudden cardiac death found to be a major risk among male bodybuilders

Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders worldwide with the highest risk among professional bodybuilders, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Wednesday).

21 May 2025

Depression and loneliness predict future chronic pain in older adults

Researchers tracked more than 7,000 older adults in England and found that loneliness and depression increased years before the onset of chronic pain, and remained elevated long after pain began. Social isolation also rose with age, but differences between those with and without pain were minimal.

21 May 2025

New cases of dementia decline while prevalence continues to increase due to population aging

New cases of dementia in the United States declined from 2015 to 2021, but the number of people living with the condition continued to rise due to population aging, with nearly 2.9 million traditional Medicare beneficiaries (around 12%) living with a dementia diagnosis in 2021, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

21 May 2025

JAX study sheds light on infection vulnerability in patients with rare mitochondrial diseases

Patients with rare mitochondrial diseases already face a host of serious health issues, from muscle weakness to neurological problems and heart conditions.

21 May 2025

Researchers discover key mechanism behind synapse maturation

Researchers from the lab led by Prof. Joris De Wit (VIB-KU Leuven) have discovered an important clue to how connections between brain cells, known as synapses, mature.

21 May 2025

Researchers discover a genetic link to long COVID

An international team of researchers has found a genetic link to long-term symptoms after COVID-19.

21 May 2025

REM sleep suppression linked to longer survival in ALS patients

During REM sleep, the body enters a state of paralysis. This can pose a danger for patients with weakened diaphragms due to neuromuscular diseases.

21 May 2025

Study explains why some AML patients do not respond to standard treatment

An international study led by the University of Colorado Cancer Center has uncovered why a widely used treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) doesn't work for everyone.

21 May 2025

Eating garlic, berries, and tea may support younger, healthier cells

Higher intake of methyl adaptogen foods, such as turmeric, green tea, and berries, was associated with reduced epigenetic age in middle-aged men, according to a secondary analysis of the MDLS trial. These findings support the potential role of specific dietary polyphenols in modulating biological aging, though further research in larger and more diverse populations is needed.

21 May 2025

Study shows elevated risk of psychopathology in children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

A new study confirms that children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing psychopathology compared to children whose parents do not have these conditions.

21 May 2025

Herpes virus infection linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk, study shows antiherpetic drugs may help

A large US case-control study found that people diagnosed with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) had a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Use of antiherpetic medications was associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s in those with HSV-1.

21 May 2025

Microplastics in ultra-processed foods may fuel mental health risks, experts warn

New research highlights a possible link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and rising rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Experts call for urgent investigation as microplastic accumulation in the human brain increases alongside ultra-processed food intake.

21 May 2025

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New study links fetal mutations to early pregnancy loss

Scientists identify key molecular process driving deadly childhood brain cancer

Mount Sinai researchers explore new depression treatment targeting brain’s potassium channels

Discovery of novel gene candidate sheds light on autism mechanisms

Culturally tailored program helps UK seniors sit less and move more

New genetic mutation linked to increased prostate cancer risk in Ashkenazi Jewish men

Uniform vape designs could decrease appeal among young non-smokers

Magnet ingestion remains a global threat to young children

Sudden cardiac death found to be a major risk among male bodybuilders

Depression and loneliness predict future chronic pain in older adults

New cases of dementia decline while prevalence continues to increase due to population aging

JAX study sheds light on infection vulnerability in patients with rare mitochondrial diseases

Researchers discover key mechanism behind synapse maturation

Researchers discover a genetic link to long COVID

REM sleep suppression linked to longer survival in ALS patients

Study explains why some AML patients do not respond to standard treatment

Eating garlic, berries, and tea may support younger, healthier cells

Study shows elevated risk of psychopathology in children of people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

Herpes virus infection linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk, study shows antiherpetic drugs may help

Microplastics in ultra-processed foods may fuel mental health risks, experts warn

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