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Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health

An observational study found links between prenatal substance exposure and mental health in children 10–12, but also found that controlling for environment and genetics eliminated many associations.

31 Jan 2024

Body positive images on social media boost body satisfaction for men and women

Exposure to body positive imagery on social media increase body satisfaction and reduces weight concerns in both men and women, a new study from the University of Surrey reports.

31 Jan 2024

Researchers discover non-opioid therapeutic for relieving neuropathic pain

Among the most difficult types of pain to alleviate is neuropathic pain, pain that is usually caused by damage to nerves in various body tissues, including skin, muscle and joints.

31 Jan 2024

Evidence reveals the prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficiency in industrialized England

Evidence from teeth reveals that vitamin D deficiency during childhood was likely a major issue in industrialized England, according to a study published January 31, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Anne Marie Snoddy of the University of Otago, New Zealand and colleagues.

31 Jan 2024

Scientists identify highly infectious, antibiotic-resistant E. coli strain in China

A new type of E. coli that is both highly infectious and resistant to some antibiotics has been discovered.

31 Jan 2024

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association suggests that resistance training is at least as safe as aerobic exercise for those with heart disease and other health conditions, and for most people can provide similar or additive benefits in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

31 Jan 2024

OMT could provide a viable, non-drug treatment for migraine headaches

New research by a New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) professor finds that osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) could provide a viable, non-drug treatment for migraine headaches.

31 Jan 2024

Bronchoscopy skills of medics may improve with video gaming, says study

The effect of video gaming on bronchoscopy skills among medical students and residents.

31 Jan 2024

High diet quality in early life associated with reduced risk of IBD

A high quality diet at the age of 1 may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut.

31 Jan 2024

AI-based applications for personalized cancer medicine and related regulatory challenges: An overview

Personalized therapies could improve the treatment of many diseases in the future. Cancer medicine in particular has made significant progress in recent years.

31 Jan 2024

Do deep learning tools outperform humans in diagnosing breast cancer via ultrasound imaging?

The accuracy of deep learning (DL) in diagnosing breast cancer using ultrasound (US) compared to human readers in clinical settings.

31 Jan 2024

New initiative aims to transform how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, treated across healthcare settings

Members of the AD-RIDDLE consortium announced today that they will begin a new initiative that aims to bridge the gap between Alzheimer's research, implementation science, and precision medicine.

31 Jan 2024

The FTC is attacking drugmakers’ ‘patent thickets’

The Federal Trade Commission has challenged the validity of over 100 drug product patents, focusing on devices used to deliver medicines, like inhalers and autoinjectors, in an effort to increase competition and potentially lower some prices.

31 Jan 2024

Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

In late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively contemplating suicide.

31 Jan 2024

Are younger women experiencing a higher incidence of breast cancer?

Researchers evaluated the incidence of breast cancer among young women between the ages of 20 and 49 years. They assessed the incidence according to age at diagnosis, tumor stage, estrogen and progesterone hormone receptor status, and race and ethnicity.

31 Jan 2024

New study recommends 2000 IU daily vitamin D supplementation

The evidence for 2000 international units (IU) of vitamin D supplementation per day.

31 Jan 2024

Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

Researchers found that feeding a high-fat diet (HFD) causes mitochondrial dysfunction and fragmentation in white adipocytes in mice.

31 Jan 2024

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Researchers described gut microbiota and metabolic alterations common to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sleep disorders.

31 Jan 2024

Medical clowns boost sleep quality and reduce hospital stay for children, study finds

Researchers evaluated the impact of medical clown interventions on sleep quality and hospital stay duration in pediatric patients.

31 Jan 2024

Researchers unveil scalable, privacy-focused federated learning system using affordable microcomputing for COVID-19 screening in hospitals

Researchers developed and evaluated a scalable, privacy-preserving federated learning solution using low-cost microcomputing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) screening in United Kingdom (UK) hospitals.

31 Jan 2024

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Study finds links between prenatal substance exposure and childhood mental health

Body positive images on social media boost body satisfaction for men and women

Researchers discover non-opioid therapeutic for relieving neuropathic pain

Evidence reveals the prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficiency in industrialized England

Scientists identify highly infectious, antibiotic-resistant E. coli strain in China

Resistance training can help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease

OMT could provide a viable, non-drug treatment for migraine headaches

Bronchoscopy skills of medics may improve with video gaming, says study

High diet quality in early life associated with reduced risk of IBD

AI-based applications for personalized cancer medicine and related regulatory challenges: An overview

Do deep learning tools outperform humans in diagnosing breast cancer via ultrasound imaging?

New initiative aims to transform how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed, treated across healthcare settings

The FTC is attacking drugmakers’ ‘patent thickets’

Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

Are younger women experiencing a higher incidence of breast cancer?

New study recommends 2000 IU daily vitamin D supplementation

Study reveals key mechanism behind obesity-related metabolic dysfunction

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Medical clowns boost sleep quality and reduce hospital stay for children, study finds

Researchers unveil scalable, privacy-focused federated learning system using affordable microcomputing for COVID-19 screening in hospitals

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