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Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism
Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury.
Colorectal cancer patients face increased risk of cardiovascular death
People diagnosed with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely to die of cardiovascular causes than the general population, especially in the first two years after their cancer diagnosis and in people younger than 50, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
AI technology in mammograms could predict heart disease in women
Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
Oophorectomy linked to higher risk of heart failure in women
Women of childbearing age who had both ovaries removed, in a procedure called bilateral oophorectomy, were more likely to develop heart failure later in life, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
Cell map offers insights into endometrial dysfunction in women with PCOS
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) find it harder to get pregnant, have more frequent miscarriages and have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer.
Healthcare professionals need better support to recognize T1DE
Healthcare professionals need better support to help recognize and treat symptoms of disordered eating in people living with type 1 Diabetes, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment
Accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors is linked to treatments and tumor characteristics, with implications for long-term care and quality of life.
Scientists discover irreversible peptide inhibitors for undruggable cancer target
For the first time scientists have identified promising drug candidates that bind irreversibly with a notoriously "undruggable" cancer protein target, permanently blocking it.
Smartwatch data provides key insights into persistent COVID symptoms
Between April 2020 and December 2022, over 535,000 people in Germany downloaded and activated the Corona Data Donation App (CDA).
Low dietary omega-3 intake linked to increased ischemic heart disease burden
Researchers determine the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in the development of ischemic heart disease throughout the world.
Research shows only half of emergency visits align with doctor’s assessment
Emergency departments in the United States have more than 140 million visits each year - a rate of four visits for every 10 people - that cost nearly $80 billion.
Daytime sleepiness may double dementia risk in elderly women
For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a study published on March 19, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Sapio Sciences makes AI-Native drug discovery seamless with NVIDIA BioNeMo
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, today announced the integration of the NVIDIA BioNeMo platform into the Sapio Lab Informatics Platform.
Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa
A recent review highlights how the Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa by modulating key inflammatory pathways and supporting metabolic health.
Eating more fruits and vegetables may help prevent falls in older adults, especially women
Inadequate fruit and vegetable intake significantly increases the risk of injurious falls in older adults, particularly in women, with cognition, affect, and sleep/energy as partial mediators.
Early sweet foods don’t shape toddlers’ diets — family meals matter more
Early sweet taste exposure during complementary feeding does not shape children's dietary taste patterns later in life. Instead, broader environmental factors, such as family eating habits, play a more significant role.
Strawberries enhance brain speed and heart health, but cognitive benefits remain unclear
Strawberries may modestly enhance processing speed and lower systolic blood pressure in older adults, but they do not significantly improve overall cognitive function or vascular health.
Study identifies brain areas crucial for word memory in epilepsy
The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy, have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at UCL.
Breakthrough in cannabidiol formulation improves treatment for epilepsy and MS
Scientists at the University of South Australia have come up with an innovative solution to improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol to treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases.
People who share meals report greater life satisfaction and wellbeing
People who share more mealtimes with others are more likely to report higher levels of life satisfaction and wellbeing, finds research led by a UCL academic for the World Happiness Report.