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Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency.

6 Sep 2024

Cannabis use linked to poorer sleep and memory problems

The growing legal use of recreational and medical cannabis has generated an increased concern for potential side effects from long-term use, particularly regarding problems with memory and sleep.

5 Sep 2024

High-precision X-rays uncover the mechanics of neck pain

Learning new languages, sending emails, attending a virtual class, or speaking to loved ones halfway around the world are just some of the tasks accomplished by touching a button on a smartphone. Unfortunately, the ease and convenience of modern devices have also come with a painful crick in the neck. The sedentary nature of work and prolonged use of hand-held devices and computers have contributed to a sharp increase in neck pain.

5 Sep 2024

Regular mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in smokers and diabetics

A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.

4 Sep 2024

A novel therapeutic option for HER2-positive extramammary Paget disease

The research article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status in extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) and explores the therapeutic potential of disitamab vedotin (DV), a novel humanized anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), for this rare adenocarcinoma.

4 Sep 2024

Ultra-processed foods significantly raise heart disease risk

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, with certain processed foods like meats and sugary drinks posing significant dangers.

4 Sep 2024

Late-night phone habits contribute to teen stress and anxiety

Combine cyberbullying, smartphone use, lack of sleep, and poor mental health, and you have the perfect storm for a teenage meltdown.

3 Sep 2024

AI model enhances detection of immune-related adverse events in cancer patients

While immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can provide lifesaving treatment for patients with cancer, they have also been found to cause immune-related adverse events (irAEs) -; side effects that can impact almost every organ in the body to varying degrees.

3 Sep 2024

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Researchers found that young adults following a Legume-Nut diet with irregular physical activity have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, while those on an Egg-Vegetable diet face a lower risk. Regular physical activity significantly modifies these risks.

3 Sep 2024

NIH funds study on complex evolutionary adaptation in human DNA

Natural selection is an important evolutionary force that enables humans to adapt to new environments and fight disease-causing pathogens.

3 Sep 2024

Dietary habits or gastrointestinal disease associated with the development of belching disorders

Belching is a common bodily function, but when it escalates to a level that interferes with daily life, it is defined as belching disorders.

3 Sep 2024

Beer and cider significantly raise gout risk for both sexes, but men are more affected

Study found that increased consumption of certain alcoholic beverages, particularly beer and spirits, is linked to a higher risk of gout in men, while women show varying associations depending on alcohol type and frequency.

3 Sep 2024

Clonal hematopoiesis drives femoral atherosclerosis in middle-aged adults

Researchers reveal that clonal hematopoiesis (CH) significantly increases the risk of developing femoral atherosclerosis, suggesting a unidirectional relationship independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

2 Sep 2024

Rising resting heart rate over the years linked to shorter lifespan, study show

Study finds that increases in resting heart rate over time significantly raise mortality risk, underscoring heart rate as a key factor in lifespan determination.

1 Sep 2024

American football head impacts tied to increased brain damage and cognitive decline

Repetitive head impacts in former American football players are linked to increased perivascular space volume, which correlates with cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. The study suggests that the force of head impacts may be more critical than frequency, with potential protective effects from β-blocker use.

1 Sep 2024

Intranasal vaccine shows broad SARS-CoV-2 variant protection

Study demonstrates that a single-dose intranasal live-attenuated vaccine, CDO-7N-1, provides broad protection against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants by inducing potent immune responses, including neutralizing antibodies and T-cell activity, in animal models.

1 Sep 2024

Mosquito males’ visual and auditory cues reveal new insights for malaria control

A high-pitched buzzing sound in your ear is an unmistakable sign that a female mosquito is out on the hunt -; for they, not males, drink blood. Hearing that tone might make you turn to try to swat the pest. But for a male mosquito, that tone means it's time to mate.

30 Aug 2024

Enhancing low-quality video detection with EEG and ERP techniques

In a research paper, scientists from the Beijing Institute of Technology proposed an event-related potential (ERP) extraction method to solve the asynchronous problem of low-quality video target detection, designed the time-frequency features based on continuous wavelet transform, and established an EEG decoding model based on neural characterization.

30 Aug 2024

Mpox persists in England: Strong vaccine effectiveness, stay vigilant

Study found that mpox cases in England remained low but steady in 2023, with the MVA-BN vaccine showing 82% effectiveness in preventing severe disease, particularly among GBMSM.

29 Aug 2024

Study finds geographic variations in concussion diagnoses across U.S. emergency departments

Researchers in Michigan State University's Department of Kinesiology found significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments -; with the highest rates in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast.

29 Aug 2024