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Hybrid cognitive behavioral therapy shows lasting benefits for pediatric anxiety and OCD

Jacqueline Sperling, PhD, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and co-program director of the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program, led a study investigating the sustainability of outcomes from an intensive group and family-based outpatient cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) program, that included a hybrid of in-person and virtual treatment sessions for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

23 Aug 2024

Alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young people in China

Obesity-related cancer rates in China were rising at an alarming 3.6% every year between 2007 and 2021 while non-obesity-related cancers remained stable, according to the first comprehensive study published August 22 in the Cell Press journal Med.

23 Aug 2024

Investigating the benefits of refined bamboo vinegar in anti-acne cosmetic formulations

Bamboo vinegar is a concentrated liquid obtained from bamboo under high temperature and anaerobic conditions.

23 Aug 2024

Socioeconomic factors shape children's connection to nature more than urban or rural living

The income and education levels of a child's environment determine their relationship to nature, not whether they live in a city or the countryside.

23 Aug 2024

Protein from gut worms accelerates skin regeneration and reduces scarring

Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have discovered that a protein produced by parasitic worms in the gut enhances wound healing in mice.

23 Aug 2024

Innovations in biomarker detection and personalized medicine for prostate cancer

In a recent comprehensive review published in Cyborg Bionic Systems, researchers led by Keyi Li from the General Hospital of Northern Theater Command in Shenyang, along with international collaborators, detail significant advances in the identification and application of biomarkers for prostate cancer (PCa).

23 Aug 2024

Advances in sequencing uncover rare genetic variants in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) presents a significant health challenge, especially with rare genetic variations complicating treatment.

23 Aug 2024

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein enhances brain infection

Scientists have discovered a mutation in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, that plays a key role in its ability to infect the central nervous system.

23 Aug 2024

Study reveals negative health consequences of sleep disruption for overweight individuals

New research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals negative health consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body's signals to sleep at night, with specific differences between men and women.

23 Aug 2024

Cholinesterase inhibitors may slow cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies

Dementia with Lewy bodies is a type of dementia that is similar to both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease but studies on long-term treatments are lacking.

23 Aug 2024

Study: Kids still exposed to unhealthy food ads despite regulations

Children's exposure to food and drink ads during kids' TV shows has dropped substantially since food and beverage makers pledged to stop advertising unhealthy fare during children's TV shows.

23 Aug 2024

Understanding the mechanisms post-surgery pain

An international research group led by MedUni Vienna and IMBA - Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Vienna, has made significant progress in understanding the mechanisms that influence the sensation of pain after surgery.

23 Aug 2024

Discovery of TLNRD1 protein could help better understand Cerebral Cavernous Malformations disease

Researchers have discovered a crucial protein, TLNRD1, that could help us better understand and treat Cerebral Cavernous Malformations (CCM) disease.

23 Aug 2024

Research suggests chlamydia may persist in the human intestine

People who are infected with chlamydia can transmit these bacteria to other people during unprotected sex.

23 Aug 2024

IU researchers secure $4 million for veterans' health research

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have cumulatively been awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Merit Review Award and Career Development programs to support research on diabetes, skin inflammation, cancer and aging.

23 Aug 2024

Universal flu vaccine candidate provides protection against severe infection in animal models

Annual flu vaccines protect against severe infection, but they vary in efficacy and may not match the most virulent strains of the season.

23 Aug 2024

Study highlights unequal exposure to tobacco promotion on streaming platforms

Tens of millions of Americans are being exposed to tobacco content on streaming services, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

23 Aug 2024

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

There is a critical unmet need to help tighten and maintain a healthy intestinal barrier and treat a leaky gut. Researchers have now found that a unique strain of probiotic bacteria, Bifidobacterium bifidum BB1, enhances intestinal barrier function and protects against penetration of bacteria and various harmful agents in the intestine.

23 Aug 2024

New treatment for rectal cancer offers hope in avoiding surgery

A new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer shows favorable results in that surgery can sometimes be avoided completely.

23 Aug 2024

Understanding the health benefits of polyphenols through bitter taste receptors

Bioactive compounds like polyphenols and their health benefits have long captured public attention and interest.

23 Aug 2024

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Hybrid cognitive behavioral therapy shows lasting benefits for pediatric anxiety and OCD

Alarming increase in obesity-related cancers among young people in China

Investigating the benefits of refined bamboo vinegar in anti-acne cosmetic formulations

Socioeconomic factors shape children's connection to nature more than urban or rural living

Protein from gut worms accelerates skin regeneration and reduces scarring

Innovations in biomarker detection and personalized medicine for prostate cancer

Advances in sequencing uncover rare genetic variants in colorectal cancer

Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein enhances brain infection

Study reveals negative health consequences of sleep disruption for overweight individuals

Cholinesterase inhibitors may slow cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies

Study: Kids still exposed to unhealthy food ads despite regulations

Understanding the mechanisms post-surgery pain

Discovery of TLNRD1 protein could help better understand Cerebral Cavernous Malformations disease

Research suggests chlamydia may persist in the human intestine

IU researchers secure $4 million for veterans' health research

Universal flu vaccine candidate provides protection against severe infection in animal models

Study highlights unequal exposure to tobacco promotion on streaming platforms

Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases

New treatment for rectal cancer offers hope in avoiding surgery

Understanding the health benefits of polyphenols through bitter taste receptors

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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