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Feedback loop involving estrogen linked to women's higher propensity to nicotine addiction

A newly discovered feedback loop involving estrogen may explain why women might become dependent on nicotine more quickly and with less nicotine exposure than men.

25 Mar 2024

Vitamin D receptor presence in breast cancer tumors linked to better survival outcomes

Research identifies vitamin D receptors (VDR) in breast cancer tumors as a promising prognostic marker, linking VDR presence to tumor characteristics, survival outcomes, and potentially informing treatment strategies.

25 Mar 2024

Statins show promise in reducing gum disease inflammation

Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures showed that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by altering the behavior of macrophages, a type of immune cell.

25 Mar 2024

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world.

25 Mar 2024

New glycan found to play a key role in nasal colonization of whooping cough bacteria

Researchers have identified a new complex-carbohydrate biomolecule, or glycan, that plays a key role in the nasal colonization of the Bordetella bacteria responsible for whooping cough.

25 Mar 2024

New synthetic lung surfactant could revolutionize treatment for premature babies

Scientists have developed a new lung surfactant that is produced synthetically rather than relying on the use of animal tissues.

25 Mar 2024

Study explores pediatric healthcare interruptions amid COVID-19

This study explores the extent to which pediatric health care was interrupted during and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

25 Mar 2024

Understanding fathers' views on sons' sexual preparedness and condom use

The purpose of this study was to delve deeper into the link between fathers' perceptions of their adolescent sons' preparedness to engage in sexual intercourse, and how likely they were to provide their sons with guidance on using condoms correctly and consistently.

25 Mar 2024

New method predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

University of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ failure.

25 Mar 2024

Leveraging cancer therapies to combat tuberculosis

What could cancer teach us about tuberculosis? That's a question Meenal Datta has been chasing since she was a graduate student.

25 Mar 2024

Children with multiple sclerosis have better outcomes if treated early and with high-efficacy therapies

A ground-breaking study – the largest of its kind globally – has found children with multiple sclerosis (MS) have better outcomes if treated early and with the same high-efficacy therapies as adults.

25 Mar 2024

High exposure to outdoor nighttime light may be a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease

People continuously exposed to bright, artificial light at night may be at increased risk of developing conditions that affect blood flow to the brain and having a stroke, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

25 Mar 2024

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

A comprehensive overview of the Mediterranean diet's underappreciated components, revealing new dietary factors beyond the well-studied fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, including eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, and red wine, to better define and benefit from this diet.

25 Mar 2024

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Feedback loop involving estrogen linked to women's higher propensity to nicotine addiction

Vitamin D receptor presence in breast cancer tumors linked to better survival outcomes

Statins show promise in reducing gum disease inflammation

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

New glycan found to play a key role in nasal colonization of whooping cough bacteria

New synthetic lung surfactant could revolutionize treatment for premature babies

Study explores pediatric healthcare interruptions amid COVID-19

Understanding fathers' views on sons' sexual preparedness and condom use

New method predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

Leveraging cancer therapies to combat tuberculosis

Children with multiple sclerosis have better outcomes if treated early and with high-efficacy therapies

High exposure to outdoor nighttime light may be a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease

Review explains lesser-known yet vital components of the Mediterranean diet

Venetoclax combo opens new treatment path for incurable multiple myeloma

Review unveils the potential of Digital Guided Therapy in transforming endodontic treatments

Common household chemicals may be linked to neurological diseases

COVID-19 pandemic considerably disrupted colorectal cancer surgery, study shows

Study reveals high dietary supplement use among transmasculine individuals

Nucleus Genomics ushers in a new era of personalized medicine to the public

Study reveals concerning trends in lower limb amputations related to peripheral arterial disease

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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