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Global gap in diabetes prevalence and treatment has widened since 1990

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 07:58
Global diabetes rates have surged, particularly in low-resource areas, revealing critical gaps in treatment access and highlighting the need for improved care.

Microbial density in our gut shapes how diseases are linked to gut health

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 07:27
The study in Cell highlights microbial load's role in gut microbiome variation, suggesting it as a confounder in disease research and a key health determinant.

Air pollution linked to head and neck cancer risk

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 06:11
Increased PM2.5 levels are linked to higher head and neck cancer risk, particularly in disadvantaged communities, highlighting urgent public health measures.

Cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for prolonged grief disorder

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 05:30
Integrative cognitive behavioral therapy shows greater efficacy than present-centered therapy in reducing grief severity and comorbid symptoms after treatment.

Inequalities in green space linked to preventable deaths in urban areas

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 04:55
Findings reveal that more green space in deprived neighborhoods is associated with lower mortality rates, advocating for strategic public health initiatives.

Researchers discover mechanism affecting splicing process in retinal cells

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 01:57
Genes contain the essential building instructions for life, guiding cells on which amino acids to assemble in what sequence to produce specific proteins. The human genome codes for about 20,000 such instructions.

NIH awards $3.96 million to develop combination therapies for superbugs

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 01:42
Gram-negative bacteria pose a serious threat to global health because they can resist multiple antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Pandemic linked to 16% rise in babies born with heart defects

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 01:02
The proportion of babies born with a congenital heart abnormality increased by 16 per cent after the first year of the pandemic, according to research at City St George's, University of London and published today in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Researchers use cerebrospinal fluid to unlock pathways in Alzheimer's disease

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 22:57
A multitude of genes have been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Specifically how those genes might influence the progression of neurodegeneration remains something of a black box though, in part because of the challenges of examining in molecular detail the brain of a living patient.

Female firefighters face elevated breast cancer risks due to toxic exposures

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 22:34
It's well documented that firefighters have significantly higher rates of cancer than the general population, and these elevated rates have been associated with exposures to toxic chemicals on the job.

Futuristic AI-powered virtual lab designs potent SARS-CoV-2 nanobodies

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 22:34
AI-human collaboration in a "Virtual Lab" successfully designs and experimentally validates nanobodies with enhanced binding to SARS-CoV-2 variants, offering a novel approach to interdisciplinary research.

Tirzepatide significantly reduces weight and diabetes risk in patients with obesity and prediabetes

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 22:07
Tirzepatide shows promise in reducing weight and preventing diabetes progression in people with obesity and prediabetes, with lasting benefits and manageable side effects.

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to increased risk of opioid addiction later in life

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 21:48
With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety.

New drug strategy reverses resistance to immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 21:38
A new drug strategy that regulates the tumor immune microenvironment may transform a tumor that resists immunotherapy into a susceptible one, according to a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Oregon Health & Science University.

Study links heart shape to genetic risk of cardiovascular diseases

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 20:58
A new multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Zambia study finds limited impact of financial support on teenage pregnancies

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 20:20
Many young girls in low- and middle-income countries become pregnant early, which can be dangerous for them and for their babies.

Study shows cannabis as a genotoxic substance with cancer risks

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 20:16
Cannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a new paper published in the scientific journal Addiction Biology.

Long-term sedentary behavior raises blood pressure in youth

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 20:04
Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, a new study shows.

Study shows RSV’s severe impact on US adults, urging more testing and vaccination

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 18:25
RSV hospitalizations in US adults reached high levels pre-vaccine, especially impacting those 75 and older, underscoring the need for awareness and prevention efforts.

Maternal RSV vaccination timing optimizes newborn immunity through improved antibody transfer

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 18:06
Maternal RSV vaccination enhances antibody transfer to newborns, with optimal transfer efficiency observed when given at least five weeks before delivery.

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