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Scientists discover key pathway linking brain's habit center and motor learning region

Researchers explored how the cerebellum directly affects dopamine release in the substantia nigra compacta (SNc).

29 Jan 2024

How fringe anti-science views infiltrated mainstream politics — and what it means in 2024

Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles, which often leads to hospitalization and can cause death.

29 Jan 2024

Lifetime exposure to music associated with better brain health in older age

Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter.

29 Jan 2024

Overweight and obesity linked to rising death rates from bowel cancer among young adults

Overweight and obesity are contributing to rising death rates from bowel cancer among people aged 25-49 years in the European Union (EU) and the UK, although death rates from this type of cancer are decreasing overall across Europe.

29 Jan 2024

Hospital size not the only factor in pediatric heart surgery outcomes

A study of pediatric heart surgery centers across the United States has demonstrated that, when it comes to successful surgery, it's not just the size of the program that matters in determining quality outcomes.

29 Jan 2024

Many young patients choose TAVR despite better long-term survival with surgery

Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis, many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in patients under 60 - possibly with poorer survival rates.

29 Jan 2024

The International Eczema Council investigate how climate change may impact eczema

Researchers summarized the literature on climatic hazards linked to greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on atopic dermatitis (AD).

29 Jan 2024

UK government announces ban on disposable vapes

The UK is set to implement a ban on disposable vapes.

29 Jan 2024

Study finds women with DCIS diagnosed outside NHS screening face fourfold increase in breast cancer mortality

Researchers compared the risks of aggressive breast cancers and mortality following DCIS undetected during screening in the general public to those identified through the NHS breast screening program.

29 Jan 2024

Records show Publix opioid sales grew even as addiction crisis prompted other chains’ pullback

An executive at Teva Pharmaceuticals flagged Publix Super Markets in October 2015 after detecting what he called in an email "serious red flags" with the grocery chain's orders of powerful opioids.

29 Jan 2024

Legume intake among older adults improves cardiometabolic risk factors

The associations between cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors and legume intake.

29 Jan 2024

Interventions for mood show promise for the management of IBD in improving mental health, inflammation and disease outcomes

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to explore the impact of mood interventions on inflammatory disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

29 Jan 2024

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Scientists discover key pathway linking brain's habit center and motor learning region

How fringe anti-science views infiltrated mainstream politics — and what it means in 2024

Lifetime exposure to music associated with better brain health in older age

Overweight and obesity linked to rising death rates from bowel cancer among young adults

Hospital size not the only factor in pediatric heart surgery outcomes

Many young patients choose TAVR despite better long-term survival with surgery

The International Eczema Council investigate how climate change may impact eczema

UK government announces ban on disposable vapes

Study finds women with DCIS diagnosed outside NHS screening face fourfold increase in breast cancer mortality

Records show Publix opioid sales grew even as addiction crisis prompted other chains’ pullback

Legume intake among older adults improves cardiometabolic risk factors

Interventions for mood show promise for the management of IBD in improving mental health, inflammation and disease outcomes

Can mushrooms improve your memory?

Netherlands sees unexpected surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, younger population more affected

Study reveals music's universal emotional impact transcends cultural boundaries

How does the nasal cavity's immune system combat SARS-CoV-2?

Agricultural practices and bird migration patterns linked to West Nile virus spread in Europe

AI steps up in healthcare: GPT-3.5 and 4 excel in clinical reasoning

Childhood obesity in England shows alarming rise in disparities over 24 years

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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