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Combined marijuana and cigarette smoking may increase lung damage
Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes may lead to increased damage of the lung's air sacs, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Immune receptor protein linked to healthy aging and lifespan in mice
Life expectancy and healthy aging in mice can be determined by a protein present in some cells of the immune system, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports.
Study shows link between personal wealth and health care costs in people with Alzheimer’s disease
Finland has a strong public health care system; nevertheless, personal wealth is associated with the costs of hospital care and medication in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Fruit fly study reveals potential trigger for growth cessation
All animals start out as a single-celled organism and then start growing. At some point, of course, they need to stop getting bigger, but the process by which this happens is poorly understood.
HPV self-sampling kits via direct mail boost cervical cancer screening rates, study finds
Researchers examined the effectiveness of opt-in and direct-mail strategies for offering self-sampling kits of human papillomavirus (HPV) to populations based on cervical cancer screening history.
Unveiling a new cardiac myosin inhibitor through AI-driven virtual screening
Discovery of a novel cardiac-specific myosin modulator.
Innovative app-based games boost exercise performance for vestibular hypofunction patients
The impact of a gaming app on exercise performance.
The role of the brainstem in appetite suppression
The role of the brainstem in appetite suppression.
Microneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment
Researchers developed a microneedle (MN) bandage containing selenium (Se) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) hybrid nanoparticles (SeC@PA) for diabetic wound therapy.
Study reveals high alcohol consumption in men increases mortality risks in China
The associations of cause-specific mortality with alcohol intake.
Potential breakthrough in breast cancer: Five proteins identified as risk markers
Researchers used a Mendelian randomization approach to conduct a genetic association analysis of the levels of over 3,000 proteins to identify biomarkers for early breast cancer detection.
Study finds diet-derived trans-vaccenic acid boosts anti-tumor immunity
Dietary components that impact anti-tumor immunity.
Study validates cancer risk reduction through lifestyle adherence
Researchers examined associations between adherence to cancer prevention recommendations by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and cancer risk.