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Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 13:08
Semaglutide, a medication initially developed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, significantly improves symptoms in men and women with a common type of heart failure that has had few therapeutic options.

Targeting the gut microbiome: A new approach to treating diabetes

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 10:30
Researchers review the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and management of diabetes mellitus.

Will it soon be possible for doctors to use AI to detect and diagnose cancer?

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 10:20
Researchers developed binary and multiclass machine learning models to distinguish cancer from non-cancerous tissue samples.

Walking and education intervention significantly reduces recurrence of low back pain

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 09:50
Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine the clinical efficacy and cost-efficiency of the WalkBack personalized, walking, and educational intervention program in preventing lower backache recurrence among Australians.

12 months of heavy resistance training around retirement may have long-lasting benefits

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 09:23
Researchers investigated the long-term effects of varying intensities of supervised resistance training in retirement-age adults.

PFAS exposure in early life: Health risks and maternal-fetal transport mechanisms

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 07:50
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals extensively used in consumer goods production due to their hydrophobic and oleophobic properties and stability.

UQ-led project to test technology-driven solutions for rural skin cancer screening

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 07:23
A University of Queensland-led project will test a combination of technologies to improve the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancers in patients in regional and rural Australia.

Healthy gut bacteria linked to fewer infection-related hospitalizations, study finds

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 06:25
The association between gut microbiota composition and risk of infection-related hospitalization.

Impact of Cannabis Act: Increase in cannabis disorders among pregnant women in Quebec

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 05:46
The impact of the Cannabis Act (CAC) and the COVID-19 pandemic on substance-related disorders among pregnant women in Quebec.

Supermarket pre-washed vegetables test positive for Cryptosporidium

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 05:01
The presence of the food- and waterborne parasite Cryptosporidium parvum in samples of ready-to-eat, pre-washed vegetables.

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 04:30
Associations between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cognitive and neuroimaging outcomes in dementia-free adults.

Intermittent fasting outperforms traditional drugs in managing early type 2 diabetes

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 00:31
Study shows that a 5:2 intermittent fasting meal replacement diet effectively controls blood glucose levels and reduces body weight in Chinese adults with early type 2 diabetes. This dietary intervention outperforms metformin and empagliflozin in managing diabetes and obesity.

Mindfulness meditation curbs gaming addiction by altering brain responses

Sun, 06/23/2024 - 23:33
Mindfulness meditation significantly reduces gaming cravings and addiction severity in adults with Internet Gaming Disorder. The study reveals decreased activation in brain regions associated with craving, such as the lentiform nuclei and medial frontal gyrus.

Perinatal depression may increase cardiovascular disease risk

Sun, 06/23/2024 - 22:52
Women with perinatal depression have a 36% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, particularly hypertensive disease, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure, as shown in a Swedish nationwide study.

New study warns of potential pandemic risk from α-H1N2 swine flu virus

Sun, 06/23/2024 - 22:15
The α-H1N2 influenza virus in swine poses a higher pandemic risk due to its ability to evade human immunity and transmit between species, highlighting the need for vigilant monitoring.

How does prenatal cannabis use affect neonatal outcomes?

Sun, 06/23/2024 - 21:55
Prenatal cannabis use significantly increases the risks of low birth weight and fetal death, highlighting the need for greater education on its dangers during pregnancy.

Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration

Sun, 06/23/2024 - 21:45
Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) is linked to reduced white matter integrity in the brain, particularly in women who undergo PBO before the age of 40, suggesting potential long-term cognitive impacts.

Vitamin D for carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms

Sun, 06/23/2024 - 20:21
Study examines the impact of vitamin D supplementation on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients with low vitamin D levels, finding that it improves pain relief and symptom severity when added to corticosteroid therapy.

Study shows high burden of arthritis symptoms in patients people with psoriasis

Sat, 06/22/2024 - 02:27
Early results of an international study examining the risk of arthritis for people with psoriasis have shown a high burden of joint symptoms in 712 patients – 25% of the total studied so far.

Nutritious diet may protect against type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetics

Sat, 06/22/2024 - 02:20
A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was observed also in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes.

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