Diseases and Conditions News
November 20, 2024
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Researchers have led a clinical trial of a drug that mimics the effects of alcohol in more than 100 patients with laryngeal dystonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms in ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps to identify depression based on ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future. An international research team found that, under the most probable ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a ground-breaking ...
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Scientists have identified human antibodies capable of targeting the proteins responsible for severe malaria, potentially paving the way for new vaccines or treatments. Using organ-on-a-chip ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Researchers shrink gastrointestinal tumors in mice using a yeast probiotic to deliver immunotherapy to the gut, offering a potentially novel strategy to target hard-to-reach gut ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — A new study finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with invasive breast cancer. The findings question ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Researchers have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer -- cancer-like mutations appearing in the cells of healthy women. In a new study, the international collaborators ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — As rates of obesity, as defined by body mass index (BMI), continue to climb in the United States, so have efforts to lose weight, including a new era of weight-loss drugs. Yet a new systematic review ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Salk scientists have tracked the flow of trans fats using mouse models to describe the molecular mechanisms that cause trans fats to promote ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — A quick finger prick and a few drops of blood on a card that can be sent in regular mail. This approach could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — A commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk cancer patients ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Engaging in everyday physical activity has immediate benefits for brain health. Middle-aged people who participated in everyday movement showed improvement in cognitive processing speed equivalent to ...
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Nov. 19, 2024 — Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — The Wistar Institute and the University of Buea in Cameroon has uncovered the mechanisms for a medicinal plant with anti-HIV potential in Croton oligandrus Pierre & Hutch, a species of African ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A study provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in white and black skin cancer and describes their different immunomodulatory roles in the tumor environment. The results ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Genes aren't the sole driver instructing cells to build multicellular structures, tissues, and organs. Biologists have now characterized the influence of another important developmental driver: ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Cell-to-cell communication through nanosized particles, working as messengers and carriers, can now be analyzed in a whole new way, thanks to a new method involving CRISPR gene-editing technology. ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Psychotic-like experiences, such as suspiciousness and unusual thoughts, are common among adolescents who are referred to adolescent psychiatric care. The symptoms are often associated with ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a younger age are at a higher risk for developing dementia than those diagnosed later in life, according to a new study. The findings show that the increased ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Have you ever felt sluggish and out of sorts after a long-haul flight or a late-night shift? A new study has found that disruptions to our body clock, such as those experienced during jetlag, impact ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A recently published study found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments for the cognitive symptoms of Parkinson's ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — As we age, our muscles atrophy. Earlier this year, researchers found that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a protein critical in skeletal muscle development loses its functionality due to nitration as ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — New research reveals startling shortfalls in dietary nutrition during ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A research article shows that Eradivir's patent-pending antiviral therapeutic called EV25 reduces lung viral loads of advanced-stage influenza in preclinical studies quicker and more effectively ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — In most people, the lung-infecting pathogens known as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) trigger mild cold-like symptoms. But in infants and seniors, these viruses can ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — New research has found that people with a genetic defect in their ability to digest sucrose eat less cake, sweets and chocolate, which could hold the key to helping the wider population to eat less ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Exercise can have benefits at the level of neurons, through chemical and mechanical effects, researchers find. The discovery could inform exercise-related therapies for repairing damaged and ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Immune cells are capable of detecting infections just like a sniffer dog, using special sensors known as Toll-like receptors, or TLRs for short. But what signals activate TLRs, and what is the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A new model for epilepsy care provides a streamlined, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and combines modern digital tools, data sharing and peer ...
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Brain-Based Visual Impairment in Children
- Cardiovascular Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk
- HIV Latency Reversing Properties in African Plant
- Changing the Definition of Cerebral Palsy
- Study Identifies Subtypes of Fibroblasts in Skin Cancer
- By Exerting 'crowd Control' Over Mouse Cells, Scientists Make Progress Towards Engineering Tissues
- Labeling Cell Particles With Barcodes
- Psychotic-Like Experiences in Adolescents Linked to Depression and Self-Destructive Behavior
- Earlier Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Dementia Risk
- How Jetlag Can Disrupt Our Metabolism
- Study Identifies Potential New Drug for Parkinson's-Related Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- Developing an Antibody to Combat Age-Related Muscle Atrophy
- Pregnant People Might Not Be Getting the Nutrients They Need
- Eradivir's EV25 Therapeutic Reduces Advanced-Stage Influenza Viral Loads Faster, More Thoroughly in Preclinical Studies Than Current Therapies
- Researchers Use Biophysics to Design New Vaccines Against RSV and Related Respiratory Viruses
- Creativity Camp Improves Adolescent Mental Health, Well-Being
- Could a Genetic Flaw Be the Key to Stopping People Craving Sugary Treats?
- When Muscles Work Out, They Help Neurons to Grow
- How Immune Cells 'sniff Out' Pathogens
- Finland Introduces a New Care Pathway for Epilepsy
- Bioengineered Yeast Mass Produces Herbal Medicine
- Better Chances for Chemotherapy in Neuroblastoma
- High Exposure to Everyday Chemicals During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma Risk in Children
Monday, November 18, 2024
- New Subtypes of Common Brain Disorder
- Revealing the Hidden Costs of What We Eat
- New Nasal Vaccine Shows Promise in Curbing Whooping Cough Spread
- Smarter Blood Tests Deliver Faster Diagnoses, Improved Outcomes
- Nasal Spray Version of Common Diuretic Has Potential to Help Treat Heart Failure
- A New Discovery About Pain Signaling May Contribute to Better Treatment of Chronic Pain
- Machine Learning and Supercomputer Simulations Help Researchers to Predict Interactions Between Gold Nanoparticles and Blood Proteins
- Cocoa or Green Tea Could Protect You from the Negative Effects of Fatty Foods During Mental Stress
- A New Model to Explore the Epidermal Renewal
- Promising Daily Tablet Increases Growth in Children With Dwarfism
- Study Identifies Strategy for AI Cost-Efficiency in Health Care Settings
- Diagnosing Knee Abnormalities Like an Experienced Radiologist: A Novel Deep Learning Model
- Scientists Recreate Mouse from Gene Older Than Animal Life
- When Hepatitis E Viruses Attack Nerve Cells
- Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Help With Poor Working Memory
- Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More Than Double from 1999 to 2020
- New Oral Drug to Calm Abdominal Pain
- Dieting: Cause of the Yo-Yo Effect Deciphered
- Study Explores the Pandemic's Impact on Breastfeeding Practices in Historically Marginalized Communities
- High-Dose IV Vitamin C Plus Chemotherapy Doubles Survival in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024
- New Study Shows How Salmonella Tricks Gut Defenses to Cause Infection
- Scientists Develop Novel Plug-and-Play Test to Evaluate T Cell Immunotherapy Effectiveness
- Meta-Analysis Links High-Risk Epstein-Barr Virus Lineage to Nasopharyngeal Cancer in Southern China
- Selenium Carrier Proteins: New Starting Point for Cancer Research
- Zinc Deficiency Promotes Acinetobacter Lung Infection, Study Finds
- How Optogenetics Can Put the Brakes on Epilepsy Seizures
- Children Exposed to Antiseizure Meds During Pregnancy Face Neurodevelopmental Risks, Study Finds
- Rainforest Protection Reduces the Number of Respiratory Diseases
- Sitting Too Long Can Harm Heart Health, Even for Active People
- Stress Makes Mice's Memories Less Specific
- How Stress Is Fundamentally Changing Our Memories
- Time in Nature Benefits Children With Mental Health Difficulties
- Researchers Uncover Potential Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorders
- Protein in Soy May Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure by Affecting Gut Bacteria
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- New Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Identified from Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Neuro-Oncology Experts Reveal How to Use AI to Improve Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Monitoring, Treatment
- Standardized Autism Screening During Pediatric Well Visits Identified More, Younger Children With High Likelihood for Autism Diagnosis
- Diabetes Medication May Be Effective in Helping People Drink Less Alcohol
- Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds
- New Insights Into How We Navigate Space and Store Memories
- PTSD Patients Can Benefit Just as Much from Intensive Outpatient Programs as from Inpatient Clinics, New Study Shows
- Social Isolation, Loneliness and Frailty in Older Adults Have a Complex and Sometimes Mutually Reinforcing Relationship
- Frequent Emergency Care During Pregnancy Could Signal Greater Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity
- New Study Sheds Light on Language Development in Children With Hearing Loss
- New Discovery Enables Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophies, Other Disorders
- Anti-Anxiety and Hallucination-Like Effects of Psychedelics Mediated by Distinct Neural Circuits
- Optical Biosensor Rapidly Detects Mpox Virus
- When Sun Protection Begets Malnutrition: Vitamin D Deficiency in Japanese Women
- Breaking Every Hour of Sedentary Time With 10 Mins of Light Exercise Significantly Reduced Blood Pressure
- Genetic Variation Enhances Cancer Drug Sensitivity
- Revolutionizing Biology Education: Scientists Film 'giant' Mimivirus in Action
- Robotic Shorts Support People When Walking
- Recycling in Middle Age May Be Critical for Brain Health
- AI Method Can Spot Potential Disease Faster, Better Than Humans, Study Finds
- Genetic Legacy of Jomon Hunter-Gatherers Linked to Increased BMI in Modern Japanese, Study Finds
- Remote Telemedicine Tool Found Highly Accurate in Diagnosing Melanoma
- Mathematical Modelling Leads to a Better Understanding of Prostate Cancer
- New Roles in Infectious Process for Molecule That Inhibits Flu
- New Study Emphasizes the Importance of Arts and Humanities in Neurology Training
- A New Technology to Isolate Immunostimulatory Members of the Human Gut Microbiota: Next-Generation IgA-Seq
- Clinical Trial Shows Positive Results for Potential Treatment to Combat a Challenging Rare Disease
- New Research Shows Relationship Between Heart Shape and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
- Drug Combination Prompts Immune Response in Some Resistant Pancreatic Cancers
- Scientists Discover 'entirely Unanticipated' Role of Protein Netrin1 in Spinal Cord Development
- Long Covid Could Cost the Economy Billions Every Year
- New Therapeutic Approach for Severe COVID-19: Faster Recovery and Reduction in Mortality
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Researchers Develop Minimally Invasive Neural Interface in Revolutionary Study
- 'Achilles Heel' Of Drug-Resistant Pathogens
- Treatment Advances, Predictive Biomarkers Stand to Improve Bladder Cancer Care
- Researchers Reveal Why a Key Tuberculosis Drug Works Against Resistant Strains
- Neuropathic Pain Drugs Found to Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Older Adults
- Huntington's Disease Gene Also Enhances Early Brain Development and Intelligence, Study Finds
- New Model System for the Development of Potential Active Substances Used in Condensate Modifying Drugs
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy Reduces Long-Term Side Effects for Patients With Prostate Cancer
- Air Pollution Exposure May Be Associated With Eczema
- Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?