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Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people aged 50 to 80.

1 Dec 2023

Researchers explore the optimal timing, dosage of B-12 supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Babies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow.

1 Dec 2023

Adverse childhood experiences may increase the odds of muscle dysmorphia in young people

A new study published in Clinical Social Work Journal found that adolescents and young adults who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) before the age of 18 were significantly more likely to experience symptoms of muscle dysmorphia.

1 Dec 2023

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 billion and causes approximately 88,000 deaths, as well as various chronic diseases and social issues.

1 Dec 2023

Scientists warn of potential pitfalls when using the Cre-LoxP system in cancer research

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on November 14, 2023, entitled, "Be mindful of potential pitfalls when using the Cre-LoxP system in cancer research."

1 Dec 2023

Study finds racial disparity in the utilization of crucial prostate cancer therapy

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found Black men diagnosed with more advanced stages of prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed novel hormone therapy than other racial and ethnic groups – including white or Latino men – despite the therapy being proven to effectively control the growth of prostate tumors and extend the lives of men with the disease.

1 Dec 2023

Combining AI, ctDNA, and histopathology for improved treatment stratification in colorectal cancer

Combining artificial intelligence-generated digital pathology tools, conventional histopathological assessment and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis can improve treatment stratification of patients with colorectal cancer after surgery.

1 Dec 2023

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

A novel screening tool helps to identify hospitalized trauma patients at high risk for later mental health problems, and an emotional recovery program for trauma patients is feasible, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

1 Dec 2023

Study reveals how different ways to experience empathy affect our willingness to help others

In a world grappling with deep-seated division and social upheaval, empathy has become more critical than ever.

1 Dec 2023

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

New research from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that those who live with ongoing poverty and poor housing conditions are more likely to develop new mobility issues following a COVID-19 infection.

1 Dec 2023

Study provides insights into long-term consequences of neonatal listeriosis

Maternal-fetal listeriosis is a severe disease that can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or serious neonatal infection.

1 Dec 2023

ADA Forsyth scientists test novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively

Want to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA Forsyth scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases (diseases of the soft tissue or pulp in your teeth) more effectively.

1 Dec 2023

Fitness video games may misrepresent exercise intensity for people with diabetes

The authors of a new study are warning people with type-1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution.

1 Dec 2023

Flexible parental leave policies key for immigrant integration: Study

Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education.

1 Dec 2023

A child-centric approach is the blueprint for building thriving communities, study shows

Communities can prosper by providing attentive education and social services to their youngest residents - but the challenge is for leaders to work together.

1 Dec 2023

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), is pleased to announce a $16 million expansion of the Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research, a grant program to enable early-career investigators with labs in the US and Canada to research healthspan-expanding therapeutics and treatments.

1 Dec 2023

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance.

1 Dec 2023

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Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Researchers explore the optimal timing, dosage of B-12 supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Adverse childhood experiences may increase the odds of muscle dysmorphia in young people

Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking

Scientists warn of potential pitfalls when using the Cre-LoxP system in cancer research

Study finds racial disparity in the utilization of crucial prostate cancer therapy

Combining AI, ctDNA, and histopathology for improved treatment stratification in colorectal cancer

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

Study reveals how different ways to experience empathy affect our willingness to help others

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

Study provides insights into long-term consequences of neonatal listeriosis

ADA Forsyth scientists test novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively

Fitness video games may misrepresent exercise intensity for people with diabetes

Flexible parental leave policies key for immigrant integration: Study

A child-centric approach is the blueprint for building thriving communities, study shows

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Urgent action needed to bridge digital health divide, experts warn

New insights on optimizing housing for individuals with spinal cord injury

New molecular rulers for super-resolution microscopy: A breakthrough in biological imaging

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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