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New study identifies brain circuit key to reducing cocaine-seeking behavior

Imagine a future where the grip of cocaine use disorder can be loosened, where cravings fade, and the risk of relapse diminishes.

27 Feb 2025

Macrophages use bacteria to build vital nutrients and control inflammation

Immune cells that eat bacteria in the body don't stash them in specialized compartments as once thought, but turn them into critical nutrients that build proteins, create energy and keep the cells alive, according to a new study from scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

27 Feb 2025

Global partnerships transforming diagnosis and treatment for rare genetic diseases

Global partnerships that embed scientific research into clinical care are revolutionising the diagnosis and treatments for children with rare genetic diseases, according to a new report.

27 Feb 2025

Nasal spray may offer new hope for traumatic brain injury patients

A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests a nasal spray developed to target neuroinflammation could one day be an effective treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI).

27 Feb 2025

LabGenius Therapeutics appoints three experts to its team of scientific advisors

Pioneering therapeutic antibody optimization, LabGenius Therapeutics utilizes advanced technologies to improve drug development and clinical translation.

From LabGenius 27 Feb 2025

Republicans once wanted government out of health care. Trump voters see it differently.

Like many Americans who voted for Donald Trump, Jason Rouse hopes the president's return will mean lower prices for gas, groceries, and other essentials.

27 Feb 2025

New study confirms rope skipping as an effective cardio workout

Researchers investigate whether high or moderate intensity rope skipping improves cardiorespiratory fitness and body composition.

27 Feb 2025

Preschoolers with better fitness have sharper brains, study finds

A study in Pediatric Research found that preschoolers with higher physical fitness levels perform significantly better in memory, attention, and problem-solving tasks, emphasizing the role of movement in early cognitive development.

26 Feb 2025

New 15-minute tool launched to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems

A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.

26 Feb 2025

$Study finds early weight bearing safe for ankle fracture recovery$

Study finds early weight bearing safe for ankle fracture recovery

A new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine suggests putting weight on an ankle – also known as weight bearing – within three weeks of recovering from a surgically repaired fracture is safe.

26 Feb 2025

Early life growth shapes adult height but has little effect on puberty timing, study finds

Early life growth is strongly associated with pubertal growth and adult height, but it does not significantly influence the timing of puberty, highlighting the complex interplay of genetics and early development.

26 Feb 2025

Digital fall prevention program improves posture and balance in older adults

Researchers at University of California San Diego have revealed promising results from a study evaluating the university's "Strong Foundations" program, a digitally delivered fall prevention initiative for older adults.

26 Feb 2025

Breast-conserving therapy linked to better sexual well-being compared to mastectomy

For women with breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is associated with improved sexual well-being, compared to mastectomy followed by breast reconstruction, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

26 Feb 2025

Corticosteroid use linked to higher risk of lupus pericarditis recurrence

A new study of more than 2,900 patients provides evidence that it's likely best to use as little corticosteroid medicine as possible when treating people who have lupus pericarditis, a common heart complication of the autoimmune disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

26 Feb 2025

Greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in seniors

A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising new concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the molecular level.

26 Feb 2025

UCLA scientists discover new approach for treating glioblastoma

UCLA scientists have identified a potential new strategy for treating glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, by reprogramming aggressive cancer cells into harmless ones.

26 Feb 2025

Drug may offer new hope for preventing migraines in kids and teens

For children and teens living with migraine, there may be a new preventive treatment, according to a preliminary study released today, February 26, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

26 Feb 2025