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Wearing hearing aids could extend people's lifespan

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 23:34
Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, research shows.

Pregnancy weight and blood markers may predict poor outcomes for gestational diabetes

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 23:26
Pregnancy weight and biochemical markers measured in blood from women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were related to increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes, suggesting a new direction for precision diagnostics, according to researchers.

Radon exposure linked to increased risk of blood cell mutation in female stroke patients

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 23:18
Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known cause of lung cancer.

Fragmented sleep in midlife linked to poorer cognitive function a decade later

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 23:07
People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the January 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 23:06
Study reveals that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in men over 75, compared to diets high in whole grains, milk, fruits, or processed meats.

Researchers uncover variations in how IBD affects people of different races, sexes and places of birth

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 22:51
Researchers from Rutgers and other institutions have uncovered significant variations in how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects people of different races, sexes and places of birth.

Combination therapy of dapagliflozin and semaglutide shows superior efficacy in type 2 diabetes management

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 22:51
Study demonstrates that combining dapagliflozin and semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and other health parameters in type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming dapagliflozin alone.

Factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in children

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 22:31
Study analyzes a nationwide cohort of hospitalized children and adolescents in Germany, identifying key risk factors for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, including obesity, Trisomy 21, and neurological conditions.

Natural compounds show promise in modulating heme breakdown, offering new therapeutic avenues

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 22:20
Study explores the impact of natural compounds on bilirubin production and heme catabolic pathway modulation, highlighting their potential in treating neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.

EZH2 inhibitors show promise in regenerating insulin-producing cells for type 1 diabetes treatment

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 22:09
Study explores the potential of EZH2 inhibitors GSK126 and Tazemetostat in stimulating β-cell regeneration from pancreatic ductal progenitor cells, offering a novel therapeutic approach for Type 1 Diabetes.

Exploring environmental influences on pregnancy, child health and disabilities

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 22:06
How does a pregnant person's environment, diet, stress, medications and social wellbeing affect their pregnancy and -; down the road -; their child's health?

Study provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 21:57
A groundbreaking study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine provides new insights into the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated health impacts.

Coffee extract supplementation shows no significant cognitive benefits in older adults, study finds

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 21:54
Study evaluated the impact of daily coffee extract supplementation on cognitive function over two years in older adults, finding no significant improvement in global or domain-specific cognitive function compared to a placebo, but suggestive benefits in those with poorer baseline diet quality.

Research could offer a new approach to treating malnourished, stunted kids

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 21:53
Millions of children in under-resourced parts of the world suffer from malnutrition and, consequently, stunted growth.

New method illuminates intricate interactions of the synaptonemal complex in nematodes

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 21:46
We have two copies of each chromosome in every cell in our bodies except in our reproductive cells. Sperm and egg cells contain a single copy of each chromosome with a unique mix of genes from our parents, an evolutionary trick to give our offspring genetic variability.

Researchers receive $2.4 million grant to validate new blood test for early breast cancer detection

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 21:38
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program to validate a new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer.

Retinotopic coding bridges perception and memory in the brain, study finds

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 21:36
Study reveals that retinotopic coding in the brain cortex plays a crucial role in processing visual information from the retina, influencing both perception and memory systems.

Human vs. cow's milk fortifier in preterm infants: No significant outcome difference, study finds

Wed, 01/03/2024 - 20:09
Study compares the effects of feeding extremely preterm infants with human milk fortified with either human milk-based fortifier (HMBF) or cow's milk-based fortifier (BMBF), finding no significant difference in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, or death.

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