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Evening exercise most effective in reducing blood sugar levels for overweight and obese adults
New research reveals that moderate to vigorous physical activity in the evening for sedentary adults with overweight and obesity is most beneficial in lowering daily blood sugar levels, according to a study published in Obesity, The Obesity Society's (TOS) flagship journal.
Lung cancer screening yields early diagnoses and increased cure rates in veterans
Among US veterans diagnosed with lung cancer through the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system, those who underwent screening before diagnosis were more likely to be diagnosed with earlier stage disease and had a higher cure rate than those who had not been screened.
Multiple general anesthesia exposure does not compromise brain function in young children, study finds
A University of Queensland-led study has found multiple doses of anesthetics do not compromise brain function in young children.
Vigorous exercise linked to lower dementia risk in hypertensive individuals
The effect of vigorous physical activity (VPA) on the risk of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and probable dementia.
How COVID-19 disrupts social and temporal perception
Researchers examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by using the concept of disorientation to explore its temporal and social dimensions.
Does the menstrual cycle affect attention, anticipation, and spatial cognition in female athletes?
Researchers investigate whether cognitive performance fluctuates during the menstrual cycle and its potential impact athletic involvement and skill.
Fear of stigma and rejection can lead to non-disclosure of STI status
The existing literature on sexually transmitted infection (STI) disclosure.
Energy drink intake linked to sudden cardiac events in patients with heart genetic disorders
Associations between energy drink consumption and the risk of cardiac events among patients with genetic heart diseases.
Study uncovers gut microbes' role in childhood obesity
Researchers used Mendelian randomization to identify causal links between gut microbes and childhood obesity, revealing key microbial players that influence pediatric adiposity.
New study reveals gut microbiome's critical role in aging and heart disease
Researchers in China discovered that gut microbiome diversity, influenced by metabolic health and age, significantly impacts cardiovascular disease risk.
How Epstein-Barr virus shapes immune responses in multiple sclerosis
Study found that EBV-specific immune responses in MS patients showed higher IgG titers and cell-mediated reactions to EBV antigens compared to healthy controls, suggesting a complex role of EBV in MS development.
Surprising link between a diverse oral microbiome and better cognitive function in aging
Study found that higher oral microbiome diversity is linked to better cognitive function and fewer memory issues in older US adults, highlighting the "oral-brain axis."
Soccer teams' pre-goal running patterns reveal key to scoring success
Scoring teams in the Polish Ekstraklasa exhibit significantly greater low-to-moderate intensity running in the five minutes before a goal compared to conceding teams, aiding in optimizing training strategies.
Do taste genes influence how much alcohol we drink and our body fat?
Study examines how polymorphisms in bitter taste receptor genes relate to alcohol consumption and body fat percentage, revealing significant associations with TAS2R13 but not TAS2R38.
Novel insights into the underlying, contributing, and direct causes of death in Australia
Coronary heart disease (CHD) was involved in 1 in 5 deaths in 2022 when using all of the information included on the medical death certificate, according to a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) release revealing what Australians are most likely to die from.
Experts call for clear rules governing human embryo research
Clear rules governing human embryo research must be established to enable regulators, researchers and funders to assess whether stem cell-generated models should be considered as human embryos, two leading experts from The University of Manchester have argued.
Berotralstat: A promising oral treatment for hereditary angioedema with normal C1-inhibitor
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced new real-world evidence showing that patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) who have normal C1-inhibitor (HAE-nC1-INH) level and function had a reduction in monthly attack rates after starting oral, once-daily berotralstat.
Doxycycline shows promise in reducing deaths and seizures from nodding syndrome
A new study suggests that a course of the drug doxycycline can decrease acute seizure-related hospitalization and deaths related to nodding syndrome.
Sperm counts may not be declining globally, study suggests
The widely held view that sperm counts in men are dropping around the world may be wrong, according to a new study by University of Manchester, Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada and Cryos International, Denmark.
New algorithm enhances deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's by targeting specific symptoms
Researchers from Mass General Brigham identified therapeutic targets that may optimize symptom-specific treatment for Parkinson’s disease.