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Contraceptive content shared on social media largely not from health experts, study finds

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 23:48
Brigham researchers looked at tweets from 2014 to 2019 about contraceptive methods and found that only a small fraction were authored by health professionals.

Skin tape sampling reveals early signs of food allergies in newborns

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 13:36
Food allergies occur often in childhood and can be severe or even fatal. Researchers at National Jewish Health are working to develop a program to prevent food allergies and have now identified early predictors of the condition.

Study reveals protein structure similarities in Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:59
More than 90% of people with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal disorder in humans and the most frequent genetic cause of intellectual disability, are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by ages 55-60.

Veteran study reveals medical challenges in men with Klinefelter and Jacobs syndromes

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:50
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and collaborators across the country have conducted the largest and most diverse study of men with extra X or Y chromosomes in the US using a large dataset of military veterans.

Promising new compound reduces alcohol dependence in animal studies

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:43
Scripps Research scientists have found that LY2444296-;a compound that selectively blocks the kappa opioid receptor (KOP)-;may reduce drinking in cases of alcohol dependence in animal studies.

Vegan diet benefits individuals with type 1 diabetes, study shows

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 12:09
A low-fat vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans reduces insulin needs and improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes, according to a first-of-its-kind study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in Clinical Diabetes.

Study reveals few hospitals promote interest-bearing medical payment products

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:49
Fifty million Americans are on a financing plan to pay off medical or dental bills, with one-quarter of those bearing some interest. Increasingly, medical payment products (MPPs) – which include credit cards and loans administered by hospitals, physician practices, or third-party companies – have come under scrutiny by the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Treasury.

Prescribing AUD medication at hospital discharge lowers risk of readmission

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:40
For adults hospitalized for alcohol-related reasons, receiving a prescription for an alcohol use disorder (AUD) medication at the time of discharge may lower their risk of return to hospital within 30 days of discharge, including emergency room visits and readmissions.

Combining MRI and blood tests to avoid unnecessary prostate biopsies

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:26
MRI of the prostate, combined with a blood test, can help determine if a prostate lesion is clinically significant cancer, new research suggests.

Uncovering gender-specific genetic alterations in cancer

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:04
Recent research spearheaded by Chunmei Cui at the State Key Laboratory of Vascular Homeostasis and Remodeling, Peking University, China, casts a new light on the nuanced interplay between gender and cancer, uncovering significant sex-specific disparities in copy number alterations (CNA) across various cancer types.

Research highlights low health literacy among one-third of people with moderate to severe TBI

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:23
Low health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to research published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR).

Second-generation melanoma vaccine prolongs survival of patients with skin cancer

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 10:15
A second-generation melanoma vaccine being developed at UVA Cancer Center improves long-term survival for melanoma patients compared with the first-generation vaccine, new research shows.

Research highlights health risks posed by 2,6-DHNPs in drinking water

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 09:42
2,6-DHNPs, a group of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), are raising alarm bells for public health. These bad actors in the water world are tougher and more toxic than many other pollutants, making it hard for typical water cleaning methods to get rid of them.

Study reveals strong bidirectional relationship between perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 09:34
Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of perinatal depression compared with those who do not, according to research published March 28th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

Research reveals genetic factors in cerebral palsy development

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 09:12
A Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.

Study examines meat consumption's impact on mortality risk in the frail

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:08
How meat consumption influences the risk of death in frail populations.

Having a ruff day? Study says spending time with dogs can help

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 07:26
How interacting with dogs affects the emotions and psychophysiology of humans using an electroencephalogram.

Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 06:58
The genetic relationship between body mass index (BMI) and multiple neurological diseases.

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 06:25
The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated by the skin in response to psychological stress.

Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting

Fri, 03/29/2024 - 05:13
Whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve blood pressure (BP) among older adults.

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