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

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Whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve blood pressure (BP) among older adults.

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An ActRIIA fusion protein got FDA approved for PAH treatment

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On March 26th, the US FDA granted approval for Merck’s WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept-csrk), marking a significant milestone in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatment. PAH, characterized by elevated blood pressure in the arteries…

Study suggests revising pregnancy weight gain guidelines for obese women

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The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research from Karolinska Institutet supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at least 5 kg.

Childhood obesity linked to over double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

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New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) shows that having obesity in childhood is associated with a more than doubling of the risk of later developing multiple sclerosis.

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

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Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.

Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in MS patients despite vaccination

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New real-world research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) reveals that people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a much…

Generative AI revolutionizes antibiotic development against resistant pathogens

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With nearly 5 million deaths linked to antibiotic resistance globally every year, new ways to combat resistant bacterial strains are urgently needed.

Bridging the gap in stroke care with virtual rehabilitation

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A stroke often impacts a person's ability to move their lower body from the hips down to the feet.

Statins linked to slight diabetes risk but benefits outweigh the concerns

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Statin use is associated with a moderate, dose-dependent increase in the risk of new-onset diabetes, particularly in individuals close to the diabetes threshold, yet the cardiovascular benefits of statin therapy remain substantial.

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

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For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially leading to increased autonomy and…

Personalizing exercise to fight obesity: Study finds genetics influence effectiveness

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A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that genetic risk influences how physical activity interventions counter obesity, suggesting a personalized approach to exercise based on one's genetic makeup might be more effective in managing…

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Study shows the enduring impact of historical redlining on colon cancer care

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A nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination from 90 years ago still casts a historical shadow of inequities in colon cancer care today, S.M. Qasim Hussaini, M.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and…

Unveiling the brain mechanism behind memory consolidation in sleep

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Neuroscientists have established in recent decades the idea that some of each day's experiences are converted by the brain into permanent memories during sleep the same night.

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

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A comprehensive study published in Nutrients finds that maternal fish consumption during pregnancy does not affect the cardiovascular health of their children at age 11, challenging assumptions about diet's long-term impact on heart health.

Study reveals crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy

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A groundbreaking study published in the journal iScience presents crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy and offers promising avenues for therapeutic intervention.

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Revolutionizing diabetes management with reliable blood glucose monitoring without finger pricking

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Study introduces a novel non-invasive glucose measurement technology, DIROS, that improves accuracy by focusing on blood-rich skin areas, avoiding common pitfalls associated with interstitial fluid measurements and offering a promising…

New DNA nanomachine targets breast cancer with precision

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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to the female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients.

Scientists develop an mRNA technology approach to target Alzheimer’s disease

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Scientists at The Florey have developed an mRNA technology approach to target the toxic protein tau, which builds up in patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Antibody discovery could explain mysteries about COVID-19 and long COVID

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UVA Health researchers have discovered a potential explanation for some of the most perplexing mysteries of COVID-19 and long COVID.

Researchers discover a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs

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McGill researchers have discovered a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs while they are in development.

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Public defibrillators rarely used during cardiac arrest incidents, research shows

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Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a common resource in public buildings, yet a new analysis reveals that they are rarely used to help resuscitate people suffering cardiac arrest.

PROSPERITY trial reveals no negative cholesterol impact from fortified eggs

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Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many hesitate to eat them amid concerns that eggs may raise cholesterol levels and be bad for heart health.

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

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Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research urges clinicians to revisit that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental health conditions.

Study links heavy drinking to increased heart disease risk in young women

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Young to middle-aged women who reported drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages per week—more than one per day, on average—were significantly more likely to develop coronary heart disease compared with those who drank less, finds a…

New smartphone-based method for high-quality gait analysis

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Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a new, accessible approach to analyze a patient's walking ability and stances more effectively.

Human breast cell atlas unveils early changes in BRCA gene mutation carriers

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created the world's largest catalog of human breast cells, which has revealed early cell changes in healthy carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.

Unraveling gene regulation's role in pulmonary fibrosis

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Regulators of gene expression are thought to play an outsized role in disorders from cancers to heart disease. But how exactly do variations in gene regulation translate into a disease's biology?

Research offers first insights into the mechanism behind synaptic development

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The first analysis of how synaptic proteins change during early development reveals differences between mice and marmosets but also what's different in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

AudioCure Pharma: Novel compound AC102 restores noise-induced hearing loss in preclinical models

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A single application of the novel compound AC102 almost completely restores noise-induced hearing loss in preclinical models.

Genetic and lifestyle factors linked to brain network aging, study reveals

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Research highlights the impact of genetic and lifestyle factors on a brain network particularly sensitive to aging, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease, using data from nearly 40,000 UK Biobank participants to investigate modifiable…