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Representation matters to Black patients seeking prostate cancer information online, study shows

For Black men with prostate cancer, racial representation is a key factor affecting trust in websites offering information on prostate cancer, reports a study in the March issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA).

9 Feb 2024

Study shows long COVID's hidden effect on women's sex lives

From work to school to socializing, COVID-19 has impacted just about every part of our lives - and now Boston University research has shown that also includes what happens in the bedroom.

9 Feb 2024

New study shows dramatic health benefits of quitting smoking

People who quit smoking see major gains in life expectancy after just a few years, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers at Unity Health Toronto.

9 Feb 2024

IPIAD augments standard therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on February 7, 2024, entitled, "IPIAD- an augmentation regimen added to standard treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma using already-marketed repurposed drugs irbesartan, pyrimethamine, itraconazole, azithromycin, and dapsone."

9 Feb 2024

Immune system in the blood of Alzheimer's patients found to be epigenetically altered

A new Northwestern Medicine study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer's patients is epigenetically altered.

9 Feb 2024

Understanding the virological properties of SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1

Since December 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has posed a worldwide threat.

9 Feb 2024

Sleep apnea prevalent among cardio-oncology patients, study shows

Sleep apnea is prevalent among cardio-oncology patients who are at higher risk for congestive heart failure from cancer therapy, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course.

9 Feb 2024

Scientists develop safer CAR T-cell strategy for treating lymphomas

In the treatment of aggressive lymphomas and blood cancer (leukaemia), so-called chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) are increasingly being used.

9 Feb 2024

DDT exposure found to alter sperm epigenome in humans

In a study that signals potential reproductive and health complications in humans, now and for future generations, researchers from McGill University, the University of Pretoria, Université Laval, Aarhus University, and the University of Copenhagen, have concluded that fathers exposed to environmental toxins, notably DDT, may produce sperm with health consequences for their children.

9 Feb 2024

Study explores adverse effects associated with psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a key evidence-based method of treatment and rehabilitation for various mental health disorders, in addition to pharmacotherapy.

9 Feb 2024

Study provides an important advancement of knowledge by showing neural compensation in healthy aging brains

Researchers performed complete-brain voxel-wise fMRI to identify brain areas with functional-type compensation.

9 Feb 2024

Study finds gender disparity in quality of life for individuals with food allergies

Researchers examined the correlation between health-related quality of life (HRQL) and biological sex among individuals with immunoglobulin E (IgE)-related food allergies and their care providers.

9 Feb 2024

Men using erectile dysfunction drugs less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease

Drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

9 Feb 2024

Older Asian Americans hesitant to participate in MRI research, study finds

Asian Americans are less likely than their white peers to participate in health research involving MRIs and addressing this hesitancy could improve research, according to a Rutgers Health-led study.

9 Feb 2024

Women experience larger increase in antidepressant use after break-up than men, study suggests

A new study explored patterns of antidepressant use among Finnish adults aged 50–70 years experiencing divorce, separation from cohabitation, or bereavement, alongside usage trends before and after subsequent repartnering.

9 Feb 2024

Stapokibart shows promise in reducing nasal congestion in seasonal allergy patients, study finds

The efficacy and safety of stapokibart as an in patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR).

9 Feb 2024

Study finds digital CBT for children with anxiety delivers on par with traditional methods, lowers costs

If digitally augmented, therapist-supported, parent-led CBT is a cost-effective and clinically effective alternative.

9 Feb 2024

mRNA COVID vaccines in pregnancy linked to lower risk of neonatal issues, study shows

A JAMA Network study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in pregnant women not only safe but also associated with reduced risks of neonatal cerebral ischemia, intracranial hemorrhage, and mortality, supporting vaccination during pregnancy.

9 Feb 2024

COVID-19 linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds

Research indicates a potential link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of new-onset dementia in adults over 60, with the risk being similar to that from other respiratory infections.

9 Feb 2024

New treatment targeting aging cells could offer lasting relief for diabetic macular edema

Targeting senescent cells in the retina with a BCL-xL inhibitor shows promise as a durable treatment for diabetic macular edema, potentially offering long-term visual function improvements.

8 Feb 2024

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Representation matters to Black patients seeking prostate cancer information online, study shows

Study shows long COVID's hidden effect on women's sex lives

New study shows dramatic health benefits of quitting smoking

IPIAD augments standard therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Immune system in the blood of Alzheimer's patients found to be epigenetically altered

Understanding the virological properties of SARS-CoV-2 variant JN.1

Sleep apnea prevalent among cardio-oncology patients, study shows

Scientists develop safer CAR T-cell strategy for treating lymphomas

DDT exposure found to alter sperm epigenome in humans

Study explores adverse effects associated with psychotherapy

Study provides an important advancement of knowledge by showing neural compensation in healthy aging brains

Study finds gender disparity in quality of life for individuals with food allergies

Men using erectile dysfunction drugs less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease

Older Asian Americans hesitant to participate in MRI research, study finds

Women experience larger increase in antidepressant use after break-up than men, study suggests

Stapokibart shows promise in reducing nasal congestion in seasonal allergy patients, study finds

Study finds digital CBT for children with anxiety delivers on par with traditional methods, lowers costs

mRNA COVID vaccines in pregnancy linked to lower risk of neonatal issues, study shows

COVID-19 linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study finds

New treatment targeting aging cells could offer lasting relief for diabetic macular edema

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