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U.S. laws and regulations inadequately protected frontline workers during the pandemic

An analysis published today in the The BMJ examines the risks faced by frontline workers in the United States during the pandemic and suggests reforms that could protect population health and save lives.

30 Jan 2024

Female sex hormone estradiol makes women more susceptible to cocaine addiction

Previous studies focused on cocaine use have found that women are more likely than men to develop an addiction, try cocaine at a younger age, use larger amounts of the drug, and suffer from overdose.

30 Jan 2024

Improving mitochondrial metabolism could be a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's

Nerve cells in the brain demand an enormous amount of energy to survive and maintain their connections for communicating with other nerve cells.

30 Jan 2024

New technology increases visibility of cancer cells to the immune system

A new technology to increase visibility of cancer cells to the immune system using CRISPR has been developed, and could lead to a new way to treat cancer.

30 Jan 2024

New research identifies immune system activity as likely cause of long Covid

New research has revealed changes in our blood proteins caused by our body’s own immune defenses are the likely cause of long Covid.

30 Jan 2024

Researchers develop a more trustworthy method to diagnose diseases using AI tools

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Waterloo has developed a more trustworthy method to diagnose diseases such as COVID-19, pneumonia, and melanoma using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

30 Jan 2024

How do mass spectrometry and omics impact neurosciences?

In this new episode of omg OMx, Kate Stumpo speaks to Sapient's Tanya Nguyen about the role of omics and mass spectrometry in neurosciences.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 30 Jan 2024

Social media usage and depressive symptoms among adolescents in India

Researchers investigate the potential bi-directional association between social media usage and depressive symptoms among adolescents in India.

30 Jan 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows

Researchers explored the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in adults aged ≥60 years independently living in Australia.

30 Jan 2024

New drug kills tumor cells by triggering a deadly calcium storm

Calcium ions are essential for cells, but can be toxic in higher concentrations. A team of researchers has now designed and prepared a combination drug that kills tumor cells by modulating the calcium influx into the cell.

30 Jan 2024

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

The global and regional prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

30 Jan 2024

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

The effects of a Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana)-enriched diet on insulin resistance and obesity.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

Are web-enabled anti-bullying interventions effective among primary and secondary school students?

The effectiveness of a web-enabled, multi-component intervention in schools to prevent bullying and improve the school’s social environment.

30 Jan 2024

Preventing adverse outcomes in ART-related twin pregnancies using aspirin

The effectiveness of low-dose aspirin (LDA) in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes

30 Jan 2024

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

A 12-week study shows that daily cinnamon supplements significantly lower blood glucose levels in obese and overweight prediabetic individuals, suggesting a role for the gut microbiome.

29 Jan 2024

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Researchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.

29 Jan 2024

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Researchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.

29 Jan 2024

American Heart Association sets ambitious targets for cardiac arrest survival

Only 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2030 Impact Goals and Call to Action to Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes, the American Heart Association's volunteer advisory Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee makes the case for doubling survivorship to 20%.

29 Jan 2024

Oncofetal ecosystems linked to recurrence and immunotherapy response in liver cancer

A team of clinician-scientists and researchers from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and global research partners, has found a causal link between the presence of oncofetal ecosystems (re-emergence of fetal programme/features driven by the tumor) in the primary liver cancer hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cancer recurrence and response to immunotherapy.

29 Jan 2024

Medical News

U.S. laws and regulations inadequately protected frontline workers during the pandemic

Female sex hormone estradiol makes women more susceptible to cocaine addiction

Improving mitochondrial metabolism could be a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's

New technology increases visibility of cancer cells to the immune system

New research identifies immune system activity as likely cause of long Covid

Researchers develop a more trustworthy method to diagnose diseases using AI tools

How do mass spectrometry and omics impact neurosciences?

Social media usage and depressive symptoms among adolescents in India

Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows

New drug kills tumor cells by triggering a deadly calcium storm

New research highlights regional variations in COPD prevalence according to diagnostic criteria

Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Are web-enabled anti-bullying interventions effective among primary and secondary school students?

Preventing adverse outcomes in ART-related twin pregnancies using aspirin

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics

Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

American Heart Association sets ambitious targets for cardiac arrest survival

Oncofetal ecosystems linked to recurrence and immunotherapy response in liver cancer

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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