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New research explores the psychological effects of living near family

Many of us will soak in the merriment and drama that family gatherings bring during Thanksgiving. But beyond the Thanksgiving dinner table, new research suggests that living and being around family more often affects our psychology in some surprising ways.

25 Nov 2024

History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to higher long-term risk of early death

Researchers examine the impact of endometriosis and uterine fibroids on the risk of early death.

25 Nov 2024

How breast cancer patients respond to tamoxifen may be linked to the gut microbiome

A new study has shown that variation in the microbiota of the human gut impacts the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen and thus the effectiveness of the drug.

25 Nov 2024

Physical activity essential at all stages of adult life

The research reveals that physical activity is key to lowering mortality risk, with stronger effects in older adults compared to other health factors over time.

25 Nov 2024

Case Western Reserve secures $1.5 million NIH grant to improve bacterial vaginosis treatments

Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most prevalent condition affecting the female reproductive system in women aged 15 to 44, is linked to such serious health risks as preterm birth, gynecological malignancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

25 Nov 2024

Better infant growth linked to healthy prenatal diet following USDA guidelines

Findings indicate that a quality prenatal diet is crucial for healthy infant growth, potentially reducing risks of childhood obesity and promoting development.

25 Nov 2024

Study reveals the secret to cellular youth may lie in nucleolus size

The secret to cellular youth may depend on keeping the nucleolus—a condensed structure inside the nucleus of a cell—small, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

25 Nov 2024

New study offers insights into reliable Alzheimer's diagnosis

A research group at LMU University Hospital has investigated how Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed more reliably in the future.

25 Nov 2024

Groundbreaking research sheds light on mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome

Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MTDPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a marked decrease in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

25 Nov 2024

Research identifies the brain's 'locus coeruleus' as key player in sleep cycles

Researchers at the University of Lausanne have identified a novel role for the brain's 'locus coeruleus' in sleep and its disruptions.

25 Nov 2024

Researchers develop new approach to effectively deliver therapeutics into the brain

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an innovative approach - demonstrated in mouse models and isolated human brain tissue - to safely and effectively deliver therapeutics into the brain, providing new possibilities for treating a wide range of neurological and psychiatric diseases.

25 Nov 2024

Study points to a strategy for inhibiting hyper-progression of melanoma

Duke Cancer Institute researchers have identified potential biomarkers that predict the likelihood for checkpoint inhibitor drugs to backfire, driving hyper-progression of melanoma cells instead of unleashing the immune system to fight them.

25 Nov 2024

Study reveals acute impact of smoking and vaping on vascular function

Researchers have identified acute effects of cigarette and e-cigarette smoking on vascular function, even without nicotine.

25 Nov 2024

Hostile interactions on public transit harm Black men's well-being

Black men on buses and trains - whether as passengers or transit workers - face hostile encounters that threaten their sense of safety and well-being, according to a new study by a Keough School of Global Affairs sociologist.

25 Nov 2024

Study finds bone density loss associated with levothyroxine

Levothyroxine, the second most commonly prescribed medication among older adults in the U.S., may be associated with bone loss, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

25 Nov 2024

Study shows growing cancer treatment inequities between high and low-income countries

A recent analysis reveals striking disparities in the cost and availability of cancer drugs across different regions of the globe, with significant gaps between high- and low-income countries. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

25 Nov 2024

Urinary pentosidine reveals muscle and performance health in young men

This study explores urinary pentosidine as a potential biomarker for muscle strength and physical performance in young men, revealing significant inverse correlations with key musculoskeletal parameters. Findings suggest its potential role in assessing glycation stress and guiding health interventions.

24 Nov 2024

Medical Research News

New research explores the psychological effects of living near family

History of endometriosis and fibroids linked to higher long-term risk of early death

How breast cancer patients respond to tamoxifen may be linked to the gut microbiome

Physical activity essential at all stages of adult life

Case Western Reserve secures $1.5 million NIH grant to improve bacterial vaginosis treatments

Better infant growth linked to healthy prenatal diet following USDA guidelines

Study reveals the secret to cellular youth may lie in nucleolus size

New study offers insights into reliable Alzheimer's diagnosis

Groundbreaking research sheds light on mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome

Research identifies the brain's 'locus coeruleus' as key player in sleep cycles

Researchers develop new approach to effectively deliver therapeutics into the brain

Study points to a strategy for inhibiting hyper-progression of melanoma

Study reveals acute impact of smoking and vaping on vascular function

Hostile interactions on public transit harm Black men's well-being

Study finds bone density loss associated with levothyroxine

Study shows growing cancer treatment inequities between high and low-income countries

Urinary pentosidine reveals muscle and performance health in young men

Vaping among ex-smokers grows sharply as disposable e-cigarettes take hold

From womb to midlife: Prenatal immune disruptions reshape memory and cognitive aging

Artificial nighttime light increases insomnia risk, especially in smaller cities

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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