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Active commuters may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health

Commuters who cycle or walk to and from work or study may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health than those who don't rely on these options, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

17 Jul 2024

Ultrasound techniques for the surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and improved survival rates.

16 Jul 2024

Early detection of specific microRNAs may help predict preeclampsia in pregnant women

Preeclampsia (PE) is a significant contributor to the increase in maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, with particularly alarming numbers in the United States, where it affects about 2–8% of pregnancies, resulting in premature birth with associated morbidities for their infants as well.

16 Jul 2024

Low-GI Mediterranean diet boosts quality of life but not sleep in diabetes-prone adults

Researchers found that a low-glycemic index Mediterranean diet improves some aspects of health-related quality of life but not sleep in adults at risk for type 2 diabetes.

15 Jul 2024

Research reveals optimal magnesium levels could lower dementia risk

Researchers found moderate evidence of a U-shaped link between serum magnesium levels and dementia, but more studies are needed to clarify magnesium's role in cognitive health.

15 Jul 2024

Lowering systolic blood pressure may offer protection against late-life dementia

A new study suggests that reducing systolic blood pressure below the clinically safe threshold of 120 mmHg over time may produce slight health-protective benefits against late-life dementia and help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in both hypertension and hypertension control.

15 Jul 2024

New research reveals persistent racial gap in stroke survival rates

Overall rates of long-term survival following stroke are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared to white individuals, according to University of Cincinnati research published online July 15 in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

15 Jul 2024

Enhancing family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa: The role of intensive parental coaching

A study opens in new tab/window in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP)opens in new tab/window, published by Elsevier, investigated adaptive treatment for Anorexia Nervosa (AN), a serious psychiatric disorder with high morbidity and mortality.

15 Jul 2024

NIH grant supports advancement in cognitive screening after devastating type of stroke

The Associate Dean of Research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing has received a two-year, $421,188 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve cognitive screening in people who suffer from a devastating type of stroke called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).

15 Jul 2024

Alcohol use significantly associated with mental illness symptoms in college women

The association between lifestyle factors and mental illness (MI) in college-going women.

15 Jul 2024

Twincretin drug Tirzepatide shows unmatched efficacy in weight loss and diabetes management

Tirzepatide, a novel twincretin drug, significantly improves weight loss and glycemic control in obese and type 2 diabetes patients, outperforming traditional treatments in clinical trials.

15 Jul 2024

40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle choices

Nearly 40% of cancer cases and 44% of cancer deaths in 2019 were due to modifiable risk factors, with cigarette smoking as the leading cause. This study highlights the potential to significantly reduce cancer burden through lifestyle changes.

14 Jul 2024

AI analysis of Reddit reveals public interest in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and mental health benefits

Researchers analyzed over 391,000 Reddit discussions using AI to study public perceptions of GLP-1 RAs, finding high interest in weight loss, side effects, and access issues, with mostly neutral-to-positive sentiment.

14 Jul 2024

Antibody-drug conjugate shows preclinical efficacy

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 20, 2024, entitled, "Entering the golden age for antibody-drug conjugates in gynecologic cancer."

13 Jul 2024

Mainz Biomed seeks FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Designation for advanced colorectal cancer test

Mainz Biomed N.V., a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, announced that it has submitted its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting Breakthrough Device Designation for its non-invasive Next Generation colorectal cancer (CRC) product including the Company’s novel portfolio of mRNA biomarkers. Subject to the FDA’s review, a Breakthrough Device Designation could significantly accelerate approval.

13 Jul 2024

Simple measures can help address malnutrition in elderly care

As many as half of all patients admitted to hospital and other healthcare facilities are malnourished. This has serious consequences for the individual in terms of unnecessary suffering, poorer quality of life and mortality.

12 Jul 2024

Covid-19 mortality 46% higher among migrants, new research shows

Refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants were exposed to significantly higher health risks during the Covid-19 pandemic than other population groups. A new study shows a 84 per cent higher risk of infection and a 46 per cent higher mortality rate among migrants compared to the general population.

12 Jul 2024

Oil and gas activity may harm mental wellbeing before pregnancy

As the oil and gas industry continues its rapid expansion throughout North America, a growing body of research has linked fossil fuel development to physical and mental health conditions during and after pregnancy, including preterm birth, birth defects, and psychological stress.

12 Jul 2024

Groundbreaking method developed for analyzing heart MRI scans with AI

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for analyzing heart MRI scans with the help of artificial intelligence, which could save valuable NHS time and resources, as well as improve care for patients.

11 Jul 2024

Study: 40% of cancer cases in the U.S. attributable to modifiable risk factors

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections.

11 Jul 2024

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Mortality News and Research

Active commuters may have lower risks of mental and physical ill health

Ultrasound techniques for the surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Early detection of specific microRNAs may help predict preeclampsia in pregnant women

Low-GI Mediterranean diet boosts quality of life but not sleep in diabetes-prone adults

Research reveals optimal magnesium levels could lower dementia risk

Lowering systolic blood pressure may offer protection against late-life dementia

New research reveals persistent racial gap in stroke survival rates

Enhancing family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa: The role of intensive parental coaching

NIH grant supports advancement in cognitive screening after devastating type of stroke

Alcohol use significantly associated with mental illness symptoms in college women

Twincretin drug Tirzepatide shows unmatched efficacy in weight loss and diabetes management

40% of US cancer cases linked to lifestyle choices

AI analysis of Reddit reveals public interest in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and mental health benefits

Antibody-drug conjugate shows preclinical efficacy

Mainz Biomed seeks FDA’s Breakthrough Devices Designation for advanced colorectal cancer test

Simple measures can help address malnutrition in elderly care

Covid-19 mortality 46% higher among migrants, new research shows

Oil and gas activity may harm mental wellbeing before pregnancy

Groundbreaking method developed for analyzing heart MRI scans with AI

Study: 40% of cancer cases in the U.S. attributable to modifiable risk factors

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