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How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

Study explores the potential causal link between GERD, a common gastrointestinal issue, and the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in women. The analysis suggests a potential causal relationship, although the results were inconclusive, pointing to the complexity of hormonal interactions in both conditions.

27 Aug 2023

Can vitamins really fight cancer? New study uncovers surprising links between micronutrients and cancer risk

The study uses Mendelian randomization to examine the relationship between 14 micronutrients and 22 cancer outcomes, finding significant associations between higher magnesium and vitamin B12 levels and increased risks of breast and colorectal cancers, respectively.

27 Aug 2023

Maternal obesity linked to childhood weight issues through DNA changes

Boston Birth Cohort study finds that maternal pre-pregnancy obesity alters newborn DNA methylation, potentially increasing the risk of obesity in the child. The research targets high-risk U.S. demographics and could guide future interventions for childhood obesity.

27 Aug 2023

Time-restricted feeding reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, offers new hope for accessible treatment

Researchers explore the therapeutic potential of circadian-modulating interventions to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

27 Aug 2023

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

The recent BMJ Oncology study finds that using MRI screenings based on age can effectively identify prostate cancer risks independent of traditional PSA levels. The findings suggest that an MRI-based approach could be a more accurate alternative for prostate cancer screening, particularly for men with PSA levels lower than 3.0 ng/mL.

27 Aug 2023

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

Adolescence stress exposure in rodents can lead to reduced hippocampal cell proliferation, neuroplasticity, and cognitive impairments, as well as increased depressive-like behaviors. These effects may persist into adulthood but with variable impact.

27 Aug 2023

The past, present, and future of cancer drug development

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on August 17, 2023, entitled, "Cancer drug development yesterday, today and tomorrow."

25 Aug 2023

Study could explain why astronauts' T cells become less effective at fighting infection

A new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has examined how T cells of the immune system are affected by weightlessness.

25 Aug 2023

Origami-inspired strain sensors could help detect diseases

Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering looked to origami to create new sensors that could someday be employed to detect deformations in organs and also for use in wearables and soft robotics.

25 Aug 2023

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

25 Aug 2023

Patient experiences in hospitals declined significantly during COVID-19 pandemic

The experiences of patients hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly worse than in the years before the crisis, with hospitals with higher staffing levels holding on to better scores longer, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

25 Aug 2023

Spending on mental health services rose by 53% during the COVID-19 pandemic

Spending on mental health services among Americans with private health insurance has surged since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to rise even as the use of telehealth has plateaued, according to a new study.

25 Aug 2023

Pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders more likely to use cannabis

Pregnant and recently postpartum women who suffer with mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medicate, according to a Rutgers-led study.

25 Aug 2023

New optical signature in magnetic beads could quickly detect contaminants in diagnostic tests

Getting results from a blood test can take anywhere from one day to a week, depending on what a test is targeting. The same goes for tests of water pollution and food contamination.

25 Aug 2023

MRI-guided ablation improves outcomes for younger AFib patients, study shows

Younger atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients are most likely to benefit from more personalized, MRI-guided ablation treatments to correct irregular heart rhythms, according to a new artificial intelligence-guided analysis of results from the DECAAF II trial, one of the largest global studies of treatments for heart arrhythmias.

25 Aug 2023

Rates of forced intercourse among U.S. women remained high during the pandemic

The rate of forced intercourse in early adulthood rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a potential increase in unintended pregnancies and many other sexual, reproductive and mental health problems, according to a University of Michigan study.

25 Aug 2023

Vaccine-drug combination reduces life-threatening malaria cases and deaths in children

Giving young children the world's first malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01E alongside antimalarial drugs before the rainy season has led to a significant reduction in life-threatening malaria cases and deaths for over five years, according to a landmark study.

25 Aug 2023

Drexel University receives grants to support cell and gene therapy education

Drexel University's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, in collaboration with Drexel's College of Medicine, has received grants from the pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb, to support the education and training of diverse and talented students looking to pursue careers in cell and gene therapy.

25 Aug 2023

Cohesive family mindset linked to improved well-being during the pandemic

Despite reports of families disintegrating under the hardships and constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests that many families may have formed stronger bonds instead.

25 Aug 2023

New recommendations to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitals

Avoiding the unnecessary use of indwelling catheters and promptly removing catheters that are no longer needed are the first steps in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals, according to new recommendations developed by five medical societies and published today in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.

25 Aug 2023

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How does GERD increase the risk of heavy menstrual bleeding?

Can vitamins really fight cancer? New study uncovers surprising links between micronutrients and cancer risk

Maternal obesity linked to childhood weight issues through DNA changes

Time-restricted feeding reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, offers new hope for accessible treatment

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

Adolescence stress exposure impacts rodent brain development and behavior

The past, present, and future of cancer drug development

Study could explain why astronauts' T cells become less effective at fighting infection

Origami-inspired strain sensors could help detect diseases

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Patient experiences in hospitals declined significantly during COVID-19 pandemic

Spending on mental health services rose by 53% during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders more likely to use cannabis

New optical signature in magnetic beads could quickly detect contaminants in diagnostic tests

MRI-guided ablation improves outcomes for younger AFib patients, study shows

Rates of forced intercourse among U.S. women remained high during the pandemic

Vaccine-drug combination reduces life-threatening malaria cases and deaths in children

Drexel University receives grants to support cell and gene therapy education

Cohesive family mindset linked to improved well-being during the pandemic

New recommendations to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitals

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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