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Lower income and education levels increase risk of alcohol-related medical conditions

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 16:14
Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse compared to similar individuals with a higher socioeconomic status.

Study reveals new strategy to improve and accelerate recovery from muscle injuries

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:46
Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player leaves in the world of sport.

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:42
UiB-research sheds light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy - but not for everyone.

Microgravity severely disrupts rhythmic gene expression in humans, study shows

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:39
Simulated effects of microgravity, created by 60 days of constant bed rest, severely disrupts rhythmic gene expression in humans, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

NUS study reveals key mechanisms behind drug resistance in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:35
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that the evasion of apoptosis is a key driver of drug resistance in patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of aggressive blood cancer.

Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:18
Imagine an alien spacecraft landing on Earth, a mysterious entity unlike anything ever seen before. Now, envision our brain as an intricate spaceship, and the researchers in the COST Action The neural architecture of consciousness (NeuralArchCon) as brilliant engineers determined to crack its inner workings.

Severity of current SARS-CoV-2 variants is not linked to the number of mutations

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:16
New research from UNC Charlotte's Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) has found that the two most prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and JN.1, are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a high number of mutations compared to previous variants.

Radiology study uncovers patterns of intimate partner violence across age groups

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:03
Intimate partner violence (IPV) disproportionately impacts women and younger populations, with incidences peaking between adolescence and young adulthood.

Review suggests the middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:48
The middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health, researchers write in a review publishing March 19 in the journal Trends in Neurosciences.

New drug candidates show promise to reverse HIV immune evasion

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:31
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists have identified drug candidates that show promise to reverse the ability of HIV to escape detection by the immune system.

Air pollution in Austin neighborhoods raises asthma-related ER visits, study finds

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:16
Air pollution in Austin neighborhoods is linked to an increased rate of asthma-related trips to the emergency room (ER), especially in areas with a high proportion of Black and Latinx residents, according to a new study by researchers at Dell Medical School and the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin.

Discovery could revolutionize stem cell-based brain repair therapy for Parkinson's disease

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:09
Neuroscientists at University of Galway have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionize stem cell-based brain repair therapy for Parkinson's disease.

Coping effort more crucial for longevity in older men

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:02
Coping is defined as cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stressors that people believe exceed their ability and resources to respond to effectively.

Active smoking or exposure to environmental tobacco smoke associated with increased risk for all stroke and major pathological and etiological subtypes

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:04
Researchers assessed how tobacco use and exposure influence stroke risk, varying by type, region, and income level.

More than 3 billion people worldwide lived with a neurological condition in 2021, new study reports

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 10:38
Researchers estimated global, regional, and national health loss due to 37 nervous system conditions and their associated risk factors from 1990 to 2021.

Advanced laser imaging illuminates molecular interactions driving lung cancer growth

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 07:24
Researchers have shown for the first time that a crucial interface in a protein that drives cancer growth could act as a target for more effective treatments.

Homeless women experience practical challenges in managing menstruation alongside feelings of embarrassment and shame

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:23
A new study published online in Women and Health reviews literature on this topic, from the practical challenges through the emotional strain to demonstrations of resourcefulness in managing periods while homeless.

A blueprint for personality change: Key mechanisms and stability forces

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 00:17
Review explores the four main components—preconditions, triggers, reinforcers, and integrators—that facilitate personality change, alongside forces that maintain stability and prevent significant alterations in personality.

Genetic key to milder COVID: Certain genes slash severity and death risk in older men

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 00:01
Study found that certain genetic variants in the IL1RN gene significantly reduce COVID-19-related inflammation and mortality in patients, with notable improvements observed in older men carrying specific single-nucleotide variants.

Study sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes

Mon, 03/18/2024 - 23:58
A landmark study by the German Diabetes Center (DDZ), published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, sheds new light on the heterogeneity of type 2 diabetes.

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