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Parkinson's disease drug may improve vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration

Investigators have determined that treating patients with an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with levodopa, a safe and readily available drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease, stabilized and improved their vision.

10 Sep 2020

The mental health impact of COVID-19 in Australian adolescents

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of New South Wales has indicated the extent to which adolescents in Australia have been psychologically affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

10 Sep 2020

Study: Seven in 10 Americans interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine

Almost seven in 10 Americans would be interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, according to a new study. But researchers say there are concerning gaps in interest, particularly among Black Americans, who suffer disproportionately from the virus.

10 Sep 2020

FDA issues warning letters to website operators for illegally selling opioids online

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to 17 website operators for illegally selling unapproved and misbranded opioids online in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

10 Sep 2020

Exercise has positive effects on learning and memory in young adults

Just a single exercise workout has positive effects on learning and memory in young adults, according to a recent review of published studies.

10 Sep 2020

Lifestyle-based changes may modify the course of cognitive decline

Results from a new study suggest that lifestyle changes may help to improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline that precedes dementia.

10 Sep 2020

Mediterranean diet may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis in people who smoke or used to smoke

Previous research has demonstrated a variety of health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil, cereals, fruit and vegetables, fish, and a moderate amount of dairy, meat, and wine.

10 Sep 2020

Important factors for a smooth transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology care

As children with chronic rheumatic illnesses age, it's important that they experience a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care. A study published in Arthritis Care & Research has identified certain factors that are important during this time.

10 Sep 2020

Neuronal connections that trigger insomnia tied to stress-induced changes in the immune system

Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Stanford University have pinpointed the circuit in the brain that is responsible for sleepless nights in times of stress--and it turns out that circuit does more than make you toss and turn.

10 Sep 2020

Migraine patients may benefit from green light therapy

New research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences found that people who suffer from migraine may benefit from green light therapy, which was shown to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches and improve patient quality of life.

10 Sep 2020

$Women with a history of sleep apnea may have higher spine fracture risk$

Women with a history of sleep apnea may have higher spine fracture risk

Emerging evidence suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may negatively affect bone health. Results from a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research now indicate that women with history of OSA may face a higher risk of spine, or vertebral, fractures.

10 Sep 2020

Gestational diabetes may have long-term effects on epigenetic aging in offspring

Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster biologically and be at an increased risk for obesity and high blood pressure, according to Rutgers researchers.

10 Sep 2020

Pro-vaccination views, higher public health credibility can be vectors of misinformation

In a new paper published in the Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review, researchers from the George Washington University, University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University assessed content from the most active vaccine-related accounts on Twitter and found that even accounts with pro-vaccination views and higher public health credibility can be vectors of misinformation in the highly uncertain and rapidly changing environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Sep 2020

What is the risk of catching the coronavirus on a plane?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tried to alleviate fears of flying during the pandemic at an event with airline and rental car executives.”The airplanes have just not been vectors when you see spread of the coronavirus,” DeSantis said during a discussion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Aug. 28. “The evidence is the evidence. And I think it's something that is safe for people to do.”

10 Sep 2020

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Parkinson's disease drug may improve vision in patients with age-related macular degeneration

The mental health impact of COVID-19 in Australian adolescents

Study: Seven in 10 Americans interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine

FDA issues warning letters to website operators for illegally selling opioids online

Exercise has positive effects on learning and memory in young adults

Lifestyle-based changes may modify the course of cognitive decline

Mediterranean diet may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis in people who smoke or used to smoke

Important factors for a smooth transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology care

Neuronal connections that trigger insomnia tied to stress-induced changes in the immune system

Migraine patients may benefit from green light therapy

Women with a history of sleep apnea may have higher spine fracture risk

Gestational diabetes may have long-term effects on epigenetic aging in offspring

Pro-vaccination views, higher public health credibility can be vectors of misinformation

What is the risk of catching the coronavirus on a plane?

Hospitals, nursing homes fail to separate COVID patients, putting others at risk

Most adults wary of taking any vaccine approved before the election

Are micro and nanoplastics accumulating in human organs and tissues?

Intravenous iron therapy does not benefit anemic patients during surgery, study finds

BMA: Government must get a grip on testing systems during the fight against Covid-19

Heart Research UK awards grant to support University of Leeds project

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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