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Early sips to adult slips: How sweet drinks in childhood fatten future

Early life sweet drink consumption is significantly linked to greater adiposity and less healthy dietary patterns in adulthood, highlighting the need for targeted dietary interventions for young children.

18 Mar 2024

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

COVID-19 knocks down scoring skills in footballers, study shows

Study investigates the technical performance of football attackers post-COVID-19, revealing significant changes in key performance indicators and suggesting a quick recovery to pre-pandemic levels, with elite players experiencing less impact.

18 Mar 2024

Study highlights cannabis use linked to mental health risks in youth

Review in Epidemiologia examines the negative mental health impacts of cannabis use among young people in Australia and the US, revealing increased risks of depression, anxiety, suicide, psychosis, and cannabis use disorders.

18 Mar 2024

Researchers discover link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute have identified a new link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling activity.

18 Mar 2024

Hope for PDCD and Cure Mito Foundation unveil joint patient registry

Cure Mito Foundation and Hope for PDCD foundation, both patient-led foundations focused on advancing research and supporting families affected by Leigh syndrome and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency (PDCD), respectively, are excited to announce a launch of a PDCD patient registry.

18 Mar 2024

Study reveals the inner workings of gene mutations linked to ultra-rare syndrome

A team from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has completed an exciting new study that reveals the inner workings of gene mutations that result in an ultra-rare syndrome with fewer than 100 reported cases since its first description in the early 1960s.

18 Mar 2024

Unlocking weight loss through exercise mimicry with metformin

An "anti-hunger" molecule produced after vigorous exercise is responsible for the moderate weight loss caused by the diabetes medication metformin, according to a new study in mice and humans.

18 Mar 2024

New fluid biomarker may one day detect ALS and FTD before symptoms appear

Two progressively degenerative diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD, recently in the news with the diagnoses of actor Bruce Willis and talk show host Wendy Williams), are linked by more than the fact that they both damage nerve cells critical to normal functioning -; the former affecting nerves in the brain and spinal cord leading to loss of movement, the latter eroding the brain regions controlling personality, behavior and language.

18 Mar 2024

New insights into upper tract urothelial carcinoma evolution and treatment

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have performed the most comprehensive analysis to date of cancer of the ureters or the urine-collection cavities in the kidney, known as upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).

18 Mar 2024

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease is a major global health problem, especially among people with type 2 diabetes.

18 Mar 2024

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Portal hypertension (PHT) is a severe complication of chronic liver disease, like cirrhosis, where increased pressure builds up in the portal vein.

18 Mar 2024

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. tend to report significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European counterparts, possibly due in part to weaker family ties and greater income inequality, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

18 Mar 2024

Low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome patients

New study suggests that low-level laser therapy (PBM) offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) patients. Over 10 weeks, 30 participants experienced a significant drop in pain scores after each treatment.

18 Mar 2024

Implantable temperature sensor detects inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease

A team of Northwestern University scientists has developed the first wireless, implantable temperature sensor to detect inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease.

18 Mar 2024

Glucose fluctuations impact cognitive function in people with Type 1 Diabetes

A new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to demonstrate that naturally occurring glucose fluctuations impact cognitive function in people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

18 Mar 2024

Peer coaching effective in controlling high blood pressure in young Black patients

For younger Black patients living in rural parts of the Southeastern United States, peer coaching is more effective than traditional clinical care in controlling high blood pressure, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

18 Mar 2024

COVID-19 vaccine associated with reduced risk of cardiac and clot-related complications after SARS-CoV-2 infection

The risk of cardiac and clot-related complications following COVID-19 is substantially reduced in people who receive the COVID-19 vaccination compared with unvaccinated individuals, reports an observational study published online in the journal Heart.

18 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Small daily quantities of apple cider vinegar for 12 weeks aid weight management in people who are overweight or obese, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

18 Mar 2024

Synthetic mucins shed light on cancer biology and tumor formation

During cold and flu season, excess mucus is a common, unpleasant symptom of illness, but the slippery substance is essential to human health.

18 Mar 2024

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Early sips to adult slips: How sweet drinks in childhood fatten future

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

COVID-19 knocks down scoring skills in footballers, study shows

Study highlights cannabis use linked to mental health risks in youth

Researchers discover link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

Hope for PDCD and Cure Mito Foundation unveil joint patient registry

Study reveals the inner workings of gene mutations linked to ultra-rare syndrome

Unlocking weight loss through exercise mimicry with metformin

New fluid biomarker may one day detect ALS and FTD before symptoms appear

New insights into upper tract urothelial carcinoma evolution and treatment

Researchers identify novel protein biomarkers linked to coronary heart disease

Spleen stiffness measurement could revolutionize the diagnosis and management of portal hypertension

Middle-aged adults in the U.S. experience higher levels of loneliness than European counterparts

Low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome patients

Implantable temperature sensor detects inflammatory flareups in patients with Crohn's disease

Glucose fluctuations impact cognitive function in people with Type 1 Diabetes

Peer coaching effective in controlling high blood pressure in young Black patients

COVID-19 vaccine associated with reduced risk of cardiac and clot-related complications after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Apple cider vinegar shows promise for weight management in overweight and obese individuals

Synthetic mucins shed light on cancer biology and tumor formation

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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