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Does poor sleep hit obese teens harder?

Inadequate sleep significantly impairs cognitive function in obese adolescents more than in their healthy-weight peers. The study highlights the importance of sleep for cognitive health, especially in overweight youth.

23 May 2024

Are step counts as effective as time-based exercise in boosting health?

Monitoring physical activity with either step counts or time spent exercising shows similar benefits in reducing cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among women in their 60s. Both methods support health guidelines and personal preference.

23 May 2024

Researchers discover advances in predicting kidney failure in type 1 diabetes patients

In a paper published today in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, report that they have discovered advances in predicting kidney failure in type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients.

22 May 2024

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a new study published in the May 22, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 May 2024

Location, race and insurance status play key role in early-stage versus late-stage cancer diagnosis

Location, race and insurance status play a significant part in the odds of a patient being diagnosed with early-stage or late-stage cancer, according to a detailed medical records analysis of more than 94,000 patients with cancer by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

22 May 2024

Using design thinking to create autism-inclusive healthcare environments

Autism is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in the U.S., affecting an estimated one out of 36 children.

22 May 2024

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass?

Prenatal DHA supplementation increases infant total and central fat mass at 24 months, independent of gestational weight gain and offspring sex. Further research is needed to determine long-term effects.

22 May 2024

Can AI detect AI-generated text better than humans?

A study in China shows that Originality.ai accurately detects 100% of AI-generated rehabilitation articles, while professorial reviewers identify 96% of AI-rephrased articles, outperforming student reviewers who identify 76%.

22 May 2024

New study maps out long COVID patterns in England, showing who is most at risk

A study of 19 million adults in England reveals demographic and clinical patterns of long COVID, highlighting higher rates among women, middle-aged adults, and those with comorbidities, with vaccination linked to lower incidence.

22 May 2024

New study advocates for de-escalating breast cancer surgery in women aged 55 and older

Surgery involving sentinel lymph node biopsy for middle-aged women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer may do more harm than good, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center researchers.

22 May 2024

Study reveals ferroptosis as a major driver of severe COVID-19 lung damage

Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent cell death mechanism, is identified as a key factor in severe COVID-19 lung disease, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets.

22 May 2024

Cognitive decline predicts driving cessation in seniors

One of the thorniest decisions facing older adults is when to give up their keys and stop driving. A new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis could provide guidance in helping seniors plan ahead.

22 May 2024

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Public interest in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is surging, but national data on dispensing patterns in the United States are surprisingly scarce.

22 May 2024

Labor epidurals linked to lower risk of severe maternal morbidity

Having an epidural during labor is associated with a marked reduction in serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

22 May 2024

Dermatologists uncover UV-induced mechanisms for weight regulation and metabolic health

Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation.

22 May 2024

Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility

New research led by King's College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

22 May 2024

Neural encoding study reveals how maternal language influences fetal speech perception

It's well established that babies in the womb hear and learn about speech, at least in the third trimester. For example, newborns have been shown to already prefer the voice of their mother, recognize a story that had been repeatedly told to them while in the womb, and tell apart their mother's native language.

22 May 2024

UCSF to lead first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans

UC San Francisco researchers have received $12.45 million from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to lead the first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans, a highly diverse yet understudied group.

22 May 2024

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

In new research, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) show that the 100-year-old Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, originally developed to prevent tuberculosis, protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from severe COVID-19 disease and other infectious diseases.

22 May 2024

Study shows safety of extended HPV testing intervals in cervical cancer screening

The risk of detecting cervical precancer eight years after a negative human papillomavirus (HPV) screening was found to be similar to the risk after three years (the commonly recommended screening interval) after a negative cytology screening.

22 May 2024

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Research News and Research

Does poor sleep hit obese teens harder?

Are step counts as effective as time-based exercise in boosting health?

Researchers discover advances in predicting kidney failure in type 1 diabetes patients

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline

Location, race and insurance status play key role in early-stage versus late-stage cancer diagnosis

Using design thinking to create autism-inclusive healthcare environments

Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass?

Can AI detect AI-generated text better than humans?

New study maps out long COVID patterns in England, showing who is most at risk

New study advocates for de-escalating breast cancer surgery in women aged 55 and older

Study reveals ferroptosis as a major driver of severe COVID-19 lung damage

Cognitive decline predicts driving cessation in seniors

Sharp uptick in youth using wegovy and ozempic, study reports

Labor epidurals linked to lower risk of severe maternal morbidity

Dermatologists uncover UV-induced mechanisms for weight regulation and metabolic health

Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility

Neural encoding study reveals how maternal language influences fetal speech perception

UCSF to lead first long-term study of cancer among Asian Americans

100-year-old BCG vaccine protects individuals with type 1 diabetes from infectious diseases

Study shows safety of extended HPV testing intervals in cervical cancer screening

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