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Study links higher hair cortisol levels to greater behavioral problems in children

In a study within the INMA project and involving 11-year-olds, Ane Arregi, a member of the Basque Environmental Health Research Group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), has concluded that greater behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels.

3 Sep 2024

Long-term air pollution exposure and poor lifestyle choices increase risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Long-term exposure to air pollution and poor lifestyle choices are key contributors to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), affecting global liver health.

3 Sep 2024

Study shows beta cells can function independently for glycemic control

Our glycemic balance is based on the ability of the pancreatic beta cells to detect glucose and secrete insulin to maintain our blood sugar levels. If these cells malfunction, the balance is broken, and diabetes develops.

3 Sep 2024

Hormonal treatment could delay biological aging among postmenopausal females

Hormone treatment in postmenopausal women is associated with lower biological aging discrepancies, particularly among those with lower socioeconomic status.

3 Sep 2024

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Obesity is a key factor in cardiovascular disease, prompting the ESC to recommend comprehensive strategies for prevention and management to reduce health risks.

3 Sep 2024

Beer and cider significantly raise gout risk for both sexes, but men are more affected

Study found that increased consumption of certain alcoholic beverages, particularly beer and spirits, is linked to a higher risk of gout in men, while women show varying associations depending on alcohol type and frequency.

3 Sep 2024

Scientists reveal global catalog of microbial small proteins, unlocking microbiome secrets

Researchers developed a global catalog of nearly one billion small open reading frames (smORFs) from microbial genomes, revealing significant protein diversity, particularly in archaea, and providing new tools for microbiome research.

2 Sep 2024

Plant-based fats outperform dairy fats in reducing heart disease and diabetes risks

A recent study confirms that replacing saturated fats from dairy with plant-based unsaturated fats significantly reduces cardiometabolic risks. The findings call for further validation in diverse populations.

2 Sep 2024

MYO1D mutation identified as a key factor in sperm defects and congenital conditions

The research uncovers a novel variant in the MYO1D gene that is linked to laterality defects, congenital heart diseases, and sperm defects in humans.

2 Sep 2024

Funding boost accelerates development of promising rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Long term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), after an $11.5 million grant was awarded to a University of Queensland-led team.

2 Sep 2024

National survey reveals gaps in ADHD treatment for young adults

A national survey conducted as part of University of Exeter research has found huge variation in treatment for ADHD, highlighting the struggle many young adults face once they turn 18.

2 Sep 2024

Neural circuits provide clues for better AI matching solutions

When you ask a rideshare app to find you a car, the company's computers get to work. They know you want to reach your destination quickly.

2 Sep 2024

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

Researchers reveal that clonal hematopoiesis (CH) significantly increases the risk of developing femoral atherosclerosis, suggesting a unidirectional relationship independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

2 Sep 2024

COVID-19 treatment reporting in U.S. media lacked scientific rigor, study says

A study in JMIR Infodemiology reveals how U.S. media reports on early COVID-19 therapies often lacked scientific evidence and highlighted uncertainties, contributing to misinformation and public mistrust.

2 Sep 2024

Global mental illness risks linked to commercial factors

Umbrella review identifies how commercial factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, ultra-processed foods, and social media use contribute significantly to mental illness and suicidal behaviors across various populations.

2 Sep 2024

Matcha green tea enhances cognition and sleep in older adults

Regular matcha green tea consumption may improve emotional perception and sleep quality in older adults with cognitive decline, though it shows no significant effect on broader cognitive functions.

2 Sep 2024

Long COVID symptom severity varies widely by age, gender, and socioeconomic status

Study analyzes self-reported long COVID symptoms through a healthcare app, revealing that symptom severity significantly varies by demographic factors such as age, gender, race, education, and socioeconomic status.

2 Sep 2024

Dietary patterns like fasting and the Mediterranean diet unlock molecular secrets to healthy aging

Study reviews the molecular mechanisms by which caloric restriction, intermittent fasting, the Mediterranean diet, and the ketogenic diet promote healthy aging.

2 Sep 2024

Wearable heart monitor for AF screening increases diagnoses but not stroke prevention

Screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) using a wearable heart monitor for 2 weeks can identify older adults with this potentially dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, but does not prevent subsequent strokes, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug - 2 Sept).

2 Sep 2024

Village doctor-led telemedicine reduces cardiovascular events in rural China

Telemedicine support to village doctors could hold the key to improving access to care for China's rural elderly at risk for developing potentially life-threatening complications resulting from untreated atrial fibrillation, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug - 2 Sept).

2 Sep 2024

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Study links higher hair cortisol levels to greater behavioral problems in children

Long-term air pollution exposure and poor lifestyle choices increase risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Study shows beta cells can function independently for glycemic control

Hormonal treatment could delay biological aging among postmenopausal females

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Beer and cider significantly raise gout risk for both sexes, but men are more affected

Scientists reveal global catalog of microbial small proteins, unlocking microbiome secrets

Plant-based fats outperform dairy fats in reducing heart disease and diabetes risks

MYO1D mutation identified as a key factor in sperm defects and congenital conditions

Funding boost accelerates development of promising rheumatoid arthritis treatment

National survey reveals gaps in ADHD treatment for young adults

Neural circuits provide clues for better AI matching solutions

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

COVID-19 treatment reporting in U.S. media lacked scientific rigor, study says

Global mental illness risks linked to commercial factors

Matcha green tea enhances cognition and sleep in older adults

Long COVID symptom severity varies widely by age, gender, and socioeconomic status

Dietary patterns like fasting and the Mediterranean diet unlock molecular secrets to healthy aging

Wearable heart monitor for AF screening increases diagnoses but not stroke prevention

Village doctor-led telemedicine reduces cardiovascular events in rural China

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