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Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

The health benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate sleep.

2 Nov 2023

Study finds connection between depression severity and risk of endometriosis

Researchers investigated whether depression was associated with endometriosis.

2 Nov 2023

New treatment breakthrough: Pyrotinib combo demonstrates remarkable efficacy for HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer

The safety and efficacy of treating human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic breast cancer with pyrotinib.

2 Nov 2023

Fluctuations in blood pressure from midlife to end-of-life: Correlation with dementia risk

Researchers assess the link between year-to-year blood pressure variability at different life stages and the risk of developing dementia.

2 Nov 2023

Docetaxel improves survival in men with high-grade prostate cancer and low PSA

Men with high-grade prostate cancer and low prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels have a poor prognosis.

1 Nov 2023

Microscopic inflammation in IBD linked to higher risk of serious infections

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an independent risk factor for serious infection, even at very low levels of gastrointestinal inflammation.

1 Nov 2023

Augmentation therapy can save lives of people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, study shows

Boosting levels of a deficient protein has clear survival benefits for people with the genetic condition alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), according to new research led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

1 Nov 2023

Expert consensus on the classification of acute atherothrombotic myocardial infarction by stage of tissue injury severity

A document published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology outlines the Canadian Cardiovascular Society's classification of acute MI.

1 Nov 2023

Hospitalization and mortality risks from COVID-19 by age during SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants’ predominance

Age-stratified hospitalization and mortality risks from incident SARS-CoV-2 infections.

1 Nov 2023

Influence of employment during COVID-19 on cognitive and motor functions among elders

The effects of employment on geriatric health during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak.

1 Nov 2023

Advances in grain research illuminate potential for precision nutrition in clinical settings

Grains are a primary source of energy (calories) in the diet.

1 Nov 2023

Sweet truths: Could blackcurrant and citrus extracts help prevent type 2 diabetes?

In a recent study, European researchers found that blackcurrant (BC) extracts can lower blood sugar levels immediately after meals, but higher doses aren't more effective and fruit fibers don't boost the effect. Despite limitations, the study offers new directions for researching dietary interventions in managing type 2 diabetes and blood glucose levels.

1 Nov 2023

Virginia Tech receives $300,000 grant to study barriers to mental health care for veterans

Suicide and mental health distress disproportionately affect veterans in the United States. According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than 5 million veterans suffered from these adverse behavioral health issues in 2020.

31 Oct 2023

Socioeconomic status correlated with thyroid cancer diagnosis and death probability

The incidence of thyroid cancer in São Paulo State, part of Brazil's relatively developed Southeast region, varies considerably according to socioeconomic status (education, poverty, wealth, income, segregation, mobility, and access to resources and services) and access to screening, but is highest in higher-income areas and the state capital.

31 Oct 2023

New analysis debunks myth: NFL players don't live longer, especially linemen

This study challenges the notion that American football players live longer by examining factors like education, health, and socioeconomic status. The research finds that linemen have a shorter life expectancy compared to players in other positions and men with similar backgrounds.

31 Oct 2023

A four-stage classification of heart attack based on heart muscle damage

Heart attacks, or acute myocardial infarction (MI), are one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The newly released Canadian Cardiovascular Society Classification of Acute Myocardial Infarction (CCS-AMI) appearing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, presents a four-stage classification of heart attack based on heart muscle damage.

31 Oct 2023

Gratitude may buffer the negative consequences of stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes

A study reveals that gratitude may buffer the negative physiological consequences of stress and overall improve cardiovascular outcomes.

31 Oct 2023

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

New research from the FLASH registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03761173) shines a light on the effectiveness of large-bore mechanical thrombectomy in managing high-risk pulmonary embolism.

31 Oct 2023

Sickle cell disease patients willing to accept high risks for gene therapy cure

Individuals living with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) are highly interested in new, potentially curative gene therapy treatments and are willing to accept associated risks for a chance at a cure, according to a study published today in Blood Advances.

31 Oct 2023

Fingertip blood test could aid in rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in children

An international research consortium led by LMU has tested a rapid new analytical tool which needs just a bloodsample from the fingertip.

31 Oct 2023

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Mortality News and Research

Influence of healthy lifestyle habits on chronic disorders

Study finds connection between depression severity and risk of endometriosis

New treatment breakthrough: Pyrotinib combo demonstrates remarkable efficacy for HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer

Fluctuations in blood pressure from midlife to end-of-life: Correlation with dementia risk

Docetaxel improves survival in men with high-grade prostate cancer and low PSA

Microscopic inflammation in IBD linked to higher risk of serious infections

Augmentation therapy can save lives of people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, study shows

Expert consensus on the classification of acute atherothrombotic myocardial infarction by stage of tissue injury severity

Hospitalization and mortality risks from COVID-19 by age during SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron variants’ predominance

Influence of employment during COVID-19 on cognitive and motor functions among elders

Advances in grain research illuminate potential for precision nutrition in clinical settings

Sweet truths: Could blackcurrant and citrus extracts help prevent type 2 diabetes?

Virginia Tech receives $300,000 grant to study barriers to mental health care for veterans

Socioeconomic status correlated with thyroid cancer diagnosis and death probability

New analysis debunks myth: NFL players don't live longer, especially linemen

A four-stage classification of heart attack based on heart muscle damage

Gratitude may buffer the negative consequences of stress and improve cardiovascular outcomes

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

Sickle cell disease patients willing to accept high risks for gene therapy cure

Fingertip blood test could aid in rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in children

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