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Neanderthal genes make some humans more pain-sensitive

People with three Neanderthal-inherited gene variants in SCN9A are more sensitive to certain types of pain, revealing past interbreeding's genetic influence on modern humans. This study, led by UCL researchers, underscores pain sensitivity as a crucial evolutionary trait potentially shaped by Neanderthal genetics.

10 Oct 2023

Can a low-carb, anti-inflammatory diet be the answer to long COVID woes?

Keck Medicine of USC is conducting a clinical trial to determine if a low-carbohydrate, anti-inflammatory diet combined with a medical food raising blood ketone levels can alleviate symptoms of long COVID. The study, based on the theory that prolonged inflammation post-COVID infection causes the syndrome, aims to examine the diet's efficacy in reducing inflammation and improving patients' health.

10 Oct 2023

RSV in seniors: Less common than COVID-19, but hits harder, CDC study reveals

In a recent CDC's MMWR study, researchers found that while respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are less common than COVID-19 and influenza in Americans aged 60+ years, they result in much more severe clinical outcomes. This insight supports the CDC's recommendation for RSV vaccination in older adults, emphasizing its potential in preventing severe respiratory disease.

10 Oct 2023

Stair climbing study unveils surprising link to back pain in females but not males

Recent PLoS ONE research reveals that female orthopedic physical therapists without Low Back Pain (LBP) climb significantly more stairs weekly than those with LBP. Discrepancies in stair-climbing habits were more pronounced among females, with sleep quality differences also observed.

10 Oct 2023

Is your DNA steering you towards a vegetarian diet?

Researchers using the UK Biobank identified genetic markers linked to strict vegetarianism, revealing potential connections between vegetarianism, lipid metabolism, and brain activity. The study highlighted genes, particularly those active in the brain and related to cholesterol movement, as influential in an individual's inclination towards a vegetarian lifestyle.

9 Oct 2023

Amsterdam's H-TEAM initiative on track to eradicate HIV with groundbreaking city-centered approach

Amsterdam's H-TEAM initiative has achieved a significant reduction in HIV infections from 2010 to 2022 using a city-centered approach. By combining treatments, including testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis, and stakeholder collaboration, the city has surpassed the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target and is on track to potentially eliminate HIV entirely in the near future.

9 Oct 2023

Gut's role in gout: New study unravels microbiome's influence on uric acid levels

In a comprehensive study, researchers explored the causal relationship between the gut microbiome, serological urate levels, and gout using Mendelian randomization. The findings reveal that certain genetically predicted gut microbial taxa influence uric acid levels and gout development, and vice versa, suggesting the gut microbiome as a potential therapeutic target for gout.

9 Oct 2023

Study uncovers novel therapeutic target for osteoblastic lesions in prostate cancer bone metastasis

In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Army Medical University and Shenzhen University investigated the pivotal role of miR-18a-5p, a microRNA, in the development and progression of osteoblastic lesions resulting from prostate cancer (PCa) bone metastasis.

9 Oct 2023

Does smoking tobacco damage sperm quality?

Tobacco smoking is linked to diminished semen quality by triggering stress reactions in sperm cells, a study in the journal Antioxidants reveals. Researchers identified that smokers had poorer sperm quality, possibly due to elevated stress responses in their sperm cells.

8 Oct 2023

Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis

The study examines how various dietary patterns, beyond the Mediterranean diet, influence osteoporosis and fracture risk in older adults, emphasizing the importance of both diet and exercise in bone health. Regional diets, exercise, and consistent research methodologies are critical for comprehensive osteoporosis prevention guidelines.

8 Oct 2023

Is HPV infection a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?

In a comprehensive meta-analysis published in Scientific Reports, researchers unveil a significant link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and increased risk of prostate cancer, highlighting the importance of considering normal prostate tissues over benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as controls for more accurate conclusions.

8 Oct 2023

Parental leave reduces alcohol-related hospitalizations in fathers, study finds

Men who have been on parental leave have a significantly reduced risk of being hospitalized due to alcohol consumption.

6 Oct 2023

Altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer

Research led by Mays Cancer Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has discovered that altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer and related diseases.

6 Oct 2023

Dads should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can and should be screened for the condition.

5 Oct 2023

Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

A study in the journal Vaccine reveals that misinformation and concerns about side effects are leading reasons why over 80% of eligible Americans have skipped the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster. The research underscores the need for more public education about the vaccine's benefits in combating severe COVID-19 infections.

5 Oct 2023

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

An umbrella review in Advances in Nutrition critically analyzes various dietary elements' effects on blood pressure and hypertension, revealing a spectrum of impacts across different food groups and nutrients. While certain diets and foods like DASH, ketogenic, and flaxseed show promise in blood pressure control, the evidence varies widely, urging further research to refine existing hypertension dietary guidelines.

4 Oct 2023

Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?

Whether human chorionic gonadotropin could expedite tunica albuginea restructuring to aid penile development.

4 Oct 2023

Walking and Mediterranean diet may be the ticket to reducing dementia risk

The study explores the MedWalk intervention, promoting a Mediterranean-style diet and regular walking, to potentially slow cognitive decline in older adults without existing impairments. Despite COVID-19 disruptions, progress with 157 participants suggests this approach, rooted in psychosocial techniques, could offer a lifestyle-based deterrent against dementia and cognitive deterioration.

4 Oct 2023

Record uptake of HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

2022 saw the highest ever uptake of HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), with diagnoses in this group continuing to fall, according to the latest HIV surveillance update for the UK.

3 Oct 2023

New drugs have increased survival rates for men with metastatic prostate cancer

Survival rates for men with metastatic prostate cancer have increased by an average of six months, something which coincides with the gradual introduction of 'dual treatment' since 2016.

3 Oct 2023

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Neanderthal genes make some humans more pain-sensitive

Can a low-carb, anti-inflammatory diet be the answer to long COVID woes?

RSV in seniors: Less common than COVID-19, but hits harder, CDC study reveals

Stair climbing study unveils surprising link to back pain in females but not males

Is your DNA steering you towards a vegetarian diet?

Amsterdam's H-TEAM initiative on track to eradicate HIV with groundbreaking city-centered approach

Gut's role in gout: New study unravels microbiome's influence on uric acid levels

Study uncovers novel therapeutic target for osteoblastic lesions in prostate cancer bone metastasis

Does smoking tobacco damage sperm quality?

Diverse diets for stronger bones: Study reveals how alternative eating habits prevent osteoporosis

Is HPV infection a hidden risk factor for prostate cancer?

Parental leave reduces alcohol-related hospitalizations in fathers, study finds

Altering certain molecular interactions could yield new strategies for treating prostate cancer

Dads should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

Dietary deep dive: Unveiling the good, the bad, and the unclear in blood pressure battleground

Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?

Walking and Mediterranean diet may be the ticket to reducing dementia risk

Record uptake of HIV testing among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men

New drugs have increased survival rates for men with metastatic prostate cancer

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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