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Federal nutrition initiative can offer infant feeding support and counseling to disabled parents

Infant feeding, involving breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the introduction of solid foods, is crucial for parenting.

19 Jun 2024

Understanding vaping behavior through digital cohort approach

Tapping into the vast amount of data now available on social media, a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego introduces a powerful new approach to understanding the nation's health, in this case the vaping epidemic.

19 Jun 2024

Healthy diet mitigates type 2 diabetes risk across genetic profiles

A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

19 Jun 2024

Harnessing post-translational modifications for a tuberculosis booster vaccine

Tuberculosis is still one of the deadliest infectious diseases, causing over one million deaths each year worldwide.

19 Jun 2024

Iontronic technology shows promise in slowing malignant brain tumor growth

When low doses of cancer drugs are administered continuously near malignant brain tumors using so-called iontronic technology, cancer cell growth drastically decreases.

19 Jun 2024

Study shows the critical role of time cells in complex behavioral learning

A sense of time is fundamental to how we understand, recall, and interact with the world.

19 Jun 2024

Perinatal depression linked to higher long-term cardiovascular disease risk in women

Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease in the following 20 years compared to women who have given birth without experiencing perinatal depression, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Wednesday).

19 Jun 2024

Study shows effects of year-long heavy resistance training on vital leg strength

Twelve months of heavy resistance training - exercise that makes muscles work against a force - around retirement preserves vital leg strength years later, show the follow up results of a clinical trial, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

19 Jun 2024

Austerity linked to nearly half-year drop in life expectancy in the UK

The government's austerity spending cuts cost the average person in the UK nearly half a year in life expectancy between 2010 and 2019, according to a new working paper published today (Wednesday, 19 June) by the London School of Economics and Political Science's (LSE) International Inequalities Institute and written by researchers at LSE and King's College London.

19 Jun 2024

Unlocking the role of B cells in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder treatment

Autoimmune diseases cannot currently be cured, only treated, and this is also true for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, which affects the central nervous system.

19 Jun 2024

Future Labs Live Basel 2024: Digital, Automated, Connected

Future Labs Live is the leading global event for innovation and technology, serving as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to engage in discussions, share insights, and foster collaborations that will drive technological advancements.

From Future Labs Live Basel 2024 19 Jun 2024

Urban development impacts health of aging populations

The influence of their distinct urban growth trajectories across time on the health of their aging residents.

19 Jun 2024

Personalized brain circuit scores define six depression and anxiety biotypes

Researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging data on brain circuit function to derive interpretable, personalized brain circuit dysfunction scores for patients with anxiety and depression.

19 Jun 2024

Causal variant-targeted ribonucleic acid treatment for congenital melanocytic nevi

A genetic treatment targeting the causal NRAS c.181C>A mutation in congenital melanocytic naevus.

19 Jun 2024

1 in 4 parents say their young child can’t go to sleep because of being worried or anxious, report reveals

The findings indicate that while the majority of parents have bedtime routines in place for their children, many children experience anxiety or disturbances at bedtime and that one in five children is given melatonin to help them sleep.

19 Jun 2024

Researchers find a correlation between loneliness and several mental health problems

Lonely people are more likely to take medication for depression, psychosis and other mental health disorders.

19 Jun 2024

TOMI Environmental Solutions supports partners and customers to combat global avian influenza (H5N1) bird flu outbreak

TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination utilizing its premier Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) platform through its SteraMist brand of products, today announced that the Company is working closely with customers and partners to support efforts to combat a current outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1) that is causing widespread disruption globally.

19 Jun 2024

Early management of gestational diabetes can prevent maternal and child health complications

Speaking at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions, authors of a new Lancet Series challenge current approaches to managing gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that can be diagnosed during pregnancy) and call for initiating treatment much earlier to prevent complications during pregnancy and beyond.

19 Jun 2024

Super Surgeons: A Chance at Life returns with new season on Channel 4

Series two of Wonderhood’s Super Surgeons: A Chance at Life will air on 18 June, giving viewers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading comprehensive cancer center.

19 Jun 2024

New Swiss research institute to pioneer immune engineering and global child health

“Swiss research institute established to focus on immune engineering and advancing global child and adolescent health.”

19 Jun 2024

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Federal nutrition initiative can offer infant feeding support and counseling to disabled parents

Understanding vaping behavior through digital cohort approach

Healthy diet mitigates type 2 diabetes risk across genetic profiles

Harnessing post-translational modifications for a tuberculosis booster vaccine

Iontronic technology shows promise in slowing malignant brain tumor growth

Study shows the critical role of time cells in complex behavioral learning

Perinatal depression linked to higher long-term cardiovascular disease risk in women

Study shows effects of year-long heavy resistance training on vital leg strength

Austerity linked to nearly half-year drop in life expectancy in the UK

Unlocking the role of B cells in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder treatment

Future Labs Live Basel 2024: Digital, Automated, Connected

Urban development impacts health of aging populations

Personalized brain circuit scores define six depression and anxiety biotypes

Causal variant-targeted ribonucleic acid treatment for congenital melanocytic nevi

1 in 4 parents say their young child can’t go to sleep because of being worried or anxious, report reveals

Researchers find a correlation between loneliness and several mental health problems

TOMI Environmental Solutions supports partners and customers to combat global avian influenza (H5N1) bird flu outbreak

Early management of gestational diabetes can prevent maternal and child health complications

Super Surgeons: A Chance at Life returns with new season on Channel 4

New Swiss research institute to pioneer immune engineering and global child health

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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