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Using earpiece microphones to spot early signs of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease affects more than 50 million people worldwide, often devastating both the individuals who have it and their families and loved ones.

20 Nov 2024

Antiseizure medications in pregnancy tied to child neurodevelopment risks

Researchers investigate how anti-seizure medication use during pregnancy may increase the risk of neuropsychological conditions in children.

20 Nov 2024

Kimchi found to significantly reduce body fat and combat obesity

Approximately 16% of the global population, or about 890 million people, suffer from obesity. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized obesity as a significant health issue and highlighted its impact on the quality of life and overall health of individuals across the world.

20 Nov 2024

Fine particulate matter linked to higher eczema risk

Researchers explore the association between exposure to fine particulate matter and the risk of eczema.

20 Nov 2024

Creativity camp boosts well-being in teens with depression

Published in Child Psychiatry and Human Development, a research team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with depression.

20 Nov 2024

More than half of all US adults are eligible for semaglutide therapy

Over 137 million US adults are eligible for semaglutide, driven by expanding indications for diabetes, weight management, and cardiovascular disease prevention.

20 Nov 2024

Confined spaces and stress alter how people perceive food aromas

New research from RMIT University found confined and isolating environments changed the way people smelled and responded emotionally to certain food aromas.

19 Nov 2024

Survival chances found to be significantly better for sports-related cardiac arrest

Most cases of cardiac arrest during sport are likely to be preventable. In addition, the emergency response with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillators within the sports context can be improved.

19 Nov 2024

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks cholesterol trafficking to fuel infection and evade immune responses

SARS-CoV-2 disrupts cholesterol metabolism by using its ORF3a protein to sequester cholesterol in lysosomes, reducing BMP levels and optimizing viral survival. This novel mechanism offers insights into long-term metabolic complications of COVID-19.

19 Nov 2024

Kyushu University team develops antibody to fight age-related muscle atrophy

We all age. And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years.

19 Nov 2024

Diabetes drugs cut asthma attacks by up to 70%, reshaping treatment options

Metformin and GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly reduce asthma attacks in patients with type 2 diabetes, offering potential new treatments for asthma.

19 Nov 2024

Walk more, live longer: New study reveals the life-extending power of physical activity

Increasing physical activity, even modestly, can significantly extend life expectancy, with the greatest benefits observed among the least active individuals aged 40 and older.

19 Nov 2024

Internet use boosts mental health for older adults worldwide

Older adults across 23 countries who use the Internet experience improved mental health, including fewer depressive symptoms and higher life satisfaction, with benefits varying by demographic and genetic factors.

19 Nov 2024

AI explanations in radiology can lead to over-reliance

When making diagnostic decisions, radiologists and other physicians may rely too much on artificial intelligence (AI) when it points out a specific area of interest in an X-ray, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

19 Nov 2024

New protein target offers promise for alleviating cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease

A recently published study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's disease and related disorders.

19 Nov 2024

Low-dose ketamine may be an effective adjunct analgesic to morphine for managing acute pain

A new study that investigates low-dose ketamine (LDK) as an adjunct to morphine for treating acute pain has been published in the October issue of Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), the peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM).

19 Nov 2024

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Using earpiece microphones to spot early signs of Alzheimer's

Antiseizure medications in pregnancy tied to child neurodevelopment risks

Kimchi found to significantly reduce body fat and combat obesity

Fine particulate matter linked to higher eczema risk

Creativity camp boosts well-being in teens with depression

More than half of all US adults are eligible for semaglutide therapy

Confined spaces and stress alter how people perceive food aromas

Survival chances found to be significantly better for sports-related cardiac arrest

SARS-CoV-2 hijacks cholesterol trafficking to fuel infection and evade immune responses

Kyushu University team develops antibody to fight age-related muscle atrophy

Diabetes drugs cut asthma attacks by up to 70%, reshaping treatment options

Walk more, live longer: New study reveals the life-extending power of physical activity

Internet use boosts mental health for older adults worldwide

AI explanations in radiology can lead to over-reliance

New protein target offers promise for alleviating cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease

Low-dose ketamine may be an effective adjunct analgesic to morphine for managing acute pain

Common cardiovascular drugs linked to lower risk of dementia

Social media reshapes children’s diets and body image with alarming consequences

Study investigates impact of oxygen therapy on oxidative stress in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia

Study uncovers diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in skin cancer

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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