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Can psychological wellbeing predict cognitive impairment?

Whether changes in psychological wellbeing trajectories precede mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.

14 Aug 2024

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

The R&D on neuromodulation technology for the treatment and management of metabolic syndrome conducted by a team led by Dr. Ki-young Shin of Human Care Electro-Medical Device Research Center, Electro-Medical Equipment Research Division of KERI is underway smoothly.

14 Aug 2024

Midlife and early senior years marked by dramatic molecular shifts

If it's ever felt like everything in your body is breaking down at once, that might not be your imagination. A new Stanford Medicine study shows that many of our molecules and microorganisms dramatically rise or fall in number during our 40s and 60s.

14 Aug 2024

Breakthrough in understanding cell communication during inflammation

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made significant progress in understanding how cells communicate during inflammation.

14 Aug 2024

Discovery of immune cell regulator could lead to new therapies for inflammatory conditions

The discovery of a new regulator affecting immune cells could lead to new treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases including arthritis and severe COVID 19.

14 Aug 2024

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Cesarean section recipients are usually given prophylactic antibiotics just before the procedure to prevent later infections at the surgical site.

14 Aug 2024

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Early life exposure to 'forever chemicals' in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to new research led by Penn State.

14 Aug 2024

Understanding the complexities of epigenetic aging clocks in health research

A new editorial was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 14 on July 17, 2024, entitled, "Recalibrate concepts of epigenetic aging clocks in human health."

14 Aug 2024

Automated implant offers new hope for preventing opioid overdose deaths

Naloxone is an effective treatment for opioid overdose, but it usually requires a bystander to step in and administer it.

14 Aug 2024

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.

14 Aug 2024

Liver stiffness becomes crucial indicator for post-treatment hepatitis C risk assessment

Hepatitis C can be cured in almost all cases with modern medication. However, if advanced liver damage is already present at the time of cure, there is still a residual risk of liver cancer and complications of portal hypertension, such as abdominal fluid, bleeding from the digestive tract and confusion.

14 Aug 2024

Study finds no clinically useful biomarkers for long COVID in routine lab tests

Whether tests in current use were adequate to identify post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC).

14 Aug 2024

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

The impact of different types and intensities of physical exercise on the gut microbiota and symptom alleviation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

14 Aug 2024

Over 47,000 heat-related deaths estimated to have occurred in Europe in 2023

Researchers projected age- and sex-specific heat-related deaths across Europe by 2023. They also calculated the death load saved via social adaptation to increasing temperatures since 2000.

14 Aug 2024

COVID-19 vaccine rollout phases linked to decreased anxiety and depression in US adults

The various COVID-19 vaccine rollout phases impacted the prevalence of depression and anxiety at the population level among adults in the country.

14 Aug 2024

Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults

Study found that salt-based nicotine and menthol flavoring in e-cigarettes significantly increase nicotine levels and positive experiences among young adults, potentially heightening addiction risks.

14 Aug 2024

Breakthrough in synthesizing complex plant molecules

MIT chemists have developed a new way to synthesize complex molecules that were originally isolated from plants and could hold potential as antibiotics, analgesics, or cancer drugs.

14 Aug 2024

Novel vaccination strategy shows promise in boosting immunity and controlling influenza spread in pigs

Study demonstrates that a novel prime/boost vaccination protocol using live-attenuated influenza vaccines effectively induces strong immune responses in pigs, offering a promising approach for future influenza vaccination strategies.

13 Aug 2024

A revolutionary electronic skin fabrication process brings us closer to a sixth 'magnetic perception' sense

Scientists have developed a novel electrochemical delamination process to create durable, flexible giant magnetoresistive sensors with enhanced sensitivity, paving the way for advanced wearable skin technologies.

13 Aug 2024

AI model predicts patient decline with near-perfect accuracy using facial expressions

Study develops a ConvLSTM model that accurately predicts patient deterioration based on facial expressions, achieving 99.89% accuracy, with potential to improve early detection in healthcare settings.

13 Aug 2024

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Can psychological wellbeing predict cognitive impairment?

KERI advances neuromodulation technology for appetite suppression in obesity treatment

Midlife and early senior years marked by dramatic molecular shifts

Breakthrough in understanding cell communication during inflammation

Discovery of immune cell regulator could lead to new therapies for inflammatory conditions

Study finds minimal impact of cesarean antibiotics on infant gut microbiome

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Understanding the complexities of epigenetic aging clocks in health research

Automated implant offers new hope for preventing opioid overdose deaths

Australian research links low magnesium levels to increased risk of chronic diseases

Liver stiffness becomes crucial indicator for post-treatment hepatitis C risk assessment

Study finds no clinically useful biomarkers for long COVID in routine lab tests

Impact of physical activity on gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

Over 47,000 heat-related deaths estimated to have occurred in Europe in 2023

COVID-19 vaccine rollout phases linked to decreased anxiety and depression in US adults

Study reveals how salt-based nicotine and menthol flavors influence e-cigarette use in young adults

Breakthrough in synthesizing complex plant molecules

Novel vaccination strategy shows promise in boosting immunity and controlling influenza spread in pigs

A revolutionary electronic skin fabrication process brings us closer to a sixth 'magnetic perception' sense

AI model predicts patient decline with near-perfect accuracy using facial expressions

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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