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Study shows low-fat milk may increase prediabetes risk, high-fat yogurt lowers it

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 23:15
Study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found an association between dairy intake and prediabetes risk, highlighting that low-fat milk consumption may increase prediabetes risk, while high-fat yogurt is linked to a reduced risk, particularly among highly educated individuals.

ChatGPT models excel in neurology exam, surpassing human student performance

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 23:00
Study shows two ChatGPT large language models (LLMs) outperformed human neurology students in an entrance exam, with one model achieving 85% accuracy, demonstrating their potential in clinical neurology and medical education.

Natural supplements Guayusa tea and Lion’s Mane boost cognitive performance, study finds

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 22:06
Study shows that Guayusa extract and Nordic Lion’s Mane (LM) improve subjective cognitive perception and objective cognitive performance, highlighting their potential benefits in enhancing cognitive functions and mood.

Varied early symptoms of bacterial meningitis in adults and children highlight diagnostic challenges

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 21:52
This study in Scientific Reports reveals that symptoms of community-acquired bacterial meningitis (CABM) vary between children and adults, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in early diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes.

Global study reveals hypertension common among middle-aged couples

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 20:44
Study reports high prevalence of concordant hypertension among middle-aged heterosexual couples in England, the US, India, and China, suggesting couple-centered interventions could be effective in hypertension management.

Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment: Inhibiting specific enzymes slows tumor progression

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 20:37
Study demonstrates that inhibiting stromal class I histone deacetylases (HDACs) can effectively slow down pancreatic cancer progression, shedding light on a new therapeutic approach targeting the tumor microenvironment.

Key role of ion and water influx in T cell migration uncovered

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 20:16
Research reveals that T cell migration relies on ion and water influx for actin polymerization and movement, with the WNK1 kinase playing a critical role in regulating these processes, offering new insights into adaptive immunity.

Study assesses links between early negative life events, orbitofrontal cortical thickness and depression in young adults

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 19:28
Study found that early negative life events predict depressive symptoms in young adulthood, but not through accelerated thinning of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) across adolescence, challenging previous assumptions about the brain's structural changes and mental health.

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 18:41
Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution exposure during pregnancy to prevent risks like preterm birth and low birth weight, showing a strong correlation between air quality and maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

Study explores the intricate gut-brain-liver connection and its impact on health

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 18:28
Study reviews the gut-brain-liver axis, revealing the complex interplay between these organs in health and disease and the implications for therapeutic interventions, focusing on how gut microbiota affects liver and brain health.

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 18:13
Researchers in Italy have found that a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet significantly enhances male fertility by increasing testosterone levels and reducing sperm DNA fragmentation, offering new dietary guidelines for improving male reproductive health.

Women over 50 can safely reduce mammogram frequency after breast cancer surgery

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 23:43
Women 50 or older who de-escalated to less-frequent mammography three years after curative surgery for early-stage breast cancer had similar outcomes to women who received annual mammography, according to results from the Mammo-50 trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

Low-risk DCIS patients may safely skip radiotherapy after surgery, study finds

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 23:03
Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who skipped adjuvant radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery had comparable five-year outcomes to those with high-risk DCIS who received adjuvant radiotherapy, according to results from the E4112 clinical trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

New insights into how anti-obesity drugs could help prevent kidney disease

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 22:28
Data from Australian researchers could partly explain why a trial of a new drug for diabetes, was recently halted because it was found to be so effective.

Study identifies targetable fusion RNAs in breast cancer

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 20:28
Comprehensive profiling of fusion RNAs present in a large cohort of metastatic breast tumors revealed unique fusion mutations that may be therapeutically targetable, according to results presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

Study unlock secrets of Zika virus's multipurpose enzyme and reveals therapeutic vulnerability

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:40
Viruses have limited genetic material-;and few proteins-;so all the pieces must work extra hard. Zika is a great example; the virus only produces 10 proteins.

Women undergoing chemotherapy may not benefit from common fertility protection drug

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 19:17
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found no evidence that a common drug used to protect the ovaries of women undergoing chemotherapy increases their chances of having children after cancer treatment.

New discovery could provide a potential target to treat diabetes

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 15:56
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have identified an enzyme that blocks insulin produced in the body-;a discovery that could provide a new target to treat diabetes.

Closing the gender gap in HIV treatment could slash infection rates in Uganda

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 15:35
A study looking at 15 years of HIV transmission and suppression in Uganda reveals how closing gender gaps in treatment could slash infection rates.

Plant-based diets and genetic risk for obesity

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 07:23
The potential link between plant-based dietary patterns (plant-based dietary indices, PDI) and genetic risk of obesity.

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