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Light therapy may benefit heart health and longevity

Light therapy has demonstrated its usefulness in treating a variety of diseases. But can it delay the occurrence of age-related disease?

27 Mar 2023

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

Eating peanuts and peanut butter could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people, according to a study published in the journal Antioxidants.

27 Mar 2023

Most patients do not benefit from medical consultations before their surgery, study suggests

A large observational study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that most patients do not medically benefit from consultation with a medical specialist before their surgery.

27 Mar 2023

Shin splints impact more muscles than previously thought, study finds

Unfortunately, most runners will experience shin splints at some point, and though questions remain about what causes this lower leg pain and how to fix it, one thing’s clear: At their worst, shin splints can be debilitating and excruciating.

27 Mar 2023

Study reveals new insights into how different countries' research establishments respond to disease

In a new study, researchers examined how a country's number of published 3D protein structures for coronaviruses, including the one responsible for COVID-19, correlated with its economic output and population.

27 Mar 2023

As Colorado reels from another school shooting, study finds 1 in 4 teens have quick access to guns

One in 4 Colorado teens reported they could get access to a loaded gun within 24 hours, according to survey results published Monday. Nearly half of those teens said it would take them less than 10 minutes.

27 Mar 2023

Government’s new funding to transform hundreds of youth facilities in deprived areas

Young people are to benefit from the rebuilding and renovation of youth centers in some of the country's most disadvantaged areas, as beneficiaries of the first major tranche from the Government's Youth Investment Fund have been announced today.

27 Mar 2023

Enhancing the effectiveness of immunization against certain cancers

In addition to an antigen, many vaccines also contain substances, called adjuvants, which stimulate the immune system.

27 Mar 2023

Study adds valuable new information on the treatment of COVID-19

Although steroid treatment for COVID-19 is reportedly beneficial in some cases, details—such as the upper dosing limits and safety of this method—have not yet been clarified.

27 Mar 2023

Monocytes may be a stable reservoir of HIV in patients taking antiretroviral therapy

To develop treatments that may one day entirely rid the body of HIV infection, scientists have long sought to identify all of the places that the virus can hide its genetic code.

27 Mar 2023

Discontinuing use of THC may reverse its effects on male fertility

A 2022 study from Oregon Health & Science University researchers confirmed that chronic use of cannabis may greatly impact male fertility and reproductive outcomes in nonhuman primates - but it was unclear whether the effects are permanent.

27 Mar 2023

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Dr. Yuying Wang, R&D Director (Oncology), from BGI Genomics, about colorectal cancer and the development and application of COLOTECT® 1.0, a non-invasive fecal DNA test for the detection of colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions.

From BGI Genomics 27 Mar 2023

Researchers discuss strategic actions to stimulate research on fungal diseases in the context of the WHO fungal pathogens priority list

Researchers in the US and Brazil explored priority fungal pathogens recognized by the WHO.

27 Mar 2023

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Light therapy may benefit heart health and longevity

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

Most patients do not benefit from medical consultations before their surgery, study suggests

Shin splints impact more muscles than previously thought, study finds

Study reveals new insights into how different countries' research establishments respond to disease

As Colorado reels from another school shooting, study finds 1 in 4 teens have quick access to guns

Government’s new funding to transform hundreds of youth facilities in deprived areas

Enhancing the effectiveness of immunization against certain cancers

Study adds valuable new information on the treatment of COVID-19

Monocytes may be a stable reservoir of HIV in patients taking antiretroviral therapy

Discontinuing use of THC may reverse its effects on male fertility

Ask the Expert: 7 Questions about Colorectal Cancer & Non-invasive Fecal DNA Testing

Researchers discuss strategic actions to stimulate research on fungal diseases in the context of the WHO fungal pathogens priority list

How can microbiota be used to make wine more health beneficial?

Study shows that a healthy penile urethra supports a core microbiome that may be reshaped by penile-vaginal sex

Banning noncompete contracts for medical staff riles hospitals

When college athletes kill themselves, healing the team becomes the next goal

SARS-CoV-2 reinfection uncommon among individuals with evidence of previous infection during the pre-vaccine era

Possible pathways of C. auris emergence and the hypothetical role of interspecies transmission

What is the course of functional, symptom, and quality of life outcomes 1 to 5 years after traumatic brain injury?

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

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