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Unmedicated mental health conditions linked to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates

Vaccination coverage for COVID-19 is high in both people with and without mental illness, according to a large multinational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in Nature Communications.

26 Sep 2024

Carotenoid phytoene shows potential in slowing Alzheimer’s plaque formation and increasing lifespan

Researchers from the Colour and Food Quality group at the Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Seville), in collaboration with Dr. Marina Ezcurra's group at the University of Kent (UK), have shown that the carotenoid phytoene increases the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and can slow the onset of paralysis associated with the formation of amyloid plaques in a model of Alzheimer's disease.

26 Sep 2024

Study highlights gender differences in genetic risk for psychotic disorders

A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Centre for Biomedical Research in the Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM) has published a pioneering study that reveals significant findings in the field of genetic psychiatry from the perspective of separate gender analysis.

26 Sep 2024

Extreme temperature-related deaths expected to soar in the U.S. without stronger climate action

Study projects a sharp increase in extreme temperature-related deaths in the U.S. by 2065, with older adults and minority populations facing the highest risk. Rising GHG emissions are identified as a key factor driving this trend.

26 Sep 2024

Innovative CAR-T cells effectively target glioblastoma with reduced toxicity

Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumor, with an average survival after diagnosis of less than two years, and against which current treatments remain ineffective.

26 Sep 2024

Brief behavioral intervention reduces intrusive memories of trauma in healthcare workers post-COVID-19

Researchers examine whether a cognitive task can reduce intrusive memories in healthcare workers exposed to traumatic experiences during the pandemic.

26 Sep 2024

Maternal obesity doubles the risk of developing autism in children

Researchers investigate the potential relationship between maternal fat mass and long-term mental health issues in children born to these mothers.

26 Sep 2024

World Lung Day 2024: Bedfont® Scientific Limited. Leads the Way in Asthma Care with the NObreath® FeNO Device

How the NObreath® device, recommended by NICE, is revolutionising asthma care this World Lung Day.

From NObreath 26 Sep 2024

Weekend warrior exercise linked with lower risk of developing 264 diseases

Busy with work and other obligations, some people concentrate their moderate-to-vigorous exercise in one or two days of the week or weekend.

26 Sep 2024

High rate of iron deficiency among pregnant women in Ireland revealed

Four out of five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient by their third trimester, a University College Cork (UCC) study reveals.

26 Sep 2024

UMC Utrecht study uncovers 29 novel antibodies against Klebsiella pneumoniae

Research at UMC Utrecht has identified 29 novel antibodies against the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae, an important cause of drug-resistant infections.

26 Sep 2024

New discovery could lead to improved treatments for age- and cancer-related muscle degeneration

With the global population aging rapidly, sarcopenia, a condition that affects millions of older adults and severely diminishes their quality of life, is emerging as an urgent public health issue.

26 Sep 2024

Genetic factors that make the bacteria behind cholera so dangerous uncovered

Study reveals key genetic factors in Vibrio cholerae O1 that drive cholera transmission and severity, highlighting targets for novel therapeutic strategies.

26 Sep 2024

Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ covid conditions, with little help

One evening in May, nursing assistant Debra Ragoonanan's vision blurred during her shift at a state-run Massachusetts veterans home.

26 Sep 2024

Targeted drug therapy shows promise for ulcerative colitis remission

An international placebo-controlled study led by Cedars-Sinai suggests that a targeted drug therapy that was developed by researchers at Cedars-Sinai is safe and effective at helping people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis reach clinical remission.

26 Sep 2024

Why children with Down’s syndrome are predisposed to developing leukaemia

The study uncovers mechanisms linking Down syndrome to leukemia, emphasizing the role of oxidative stress and genetic alterations in fetal blood development.

26 Sep 2024

Insights into testosterone recovery after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer

A study led by researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds light on testosterone recovery following androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer, providing key insights for optimizing patient care.

26 Sep 2024

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Unmedicated mental health conditions linked to lower COVID-19 vaccination rates

Carotenoid phytoene shows potential in slowing Alzheimer’s plaque formation and increasing lifespan

Study highlights gender differences in genetic risk for psychotic disorders

Extreme temperature-related deaths expected to soar in the U.S. without stronger climate action

Innovative CAR-T cells effectively target glioblastoma with reduced toxicity

Brief behavioral intervention reduces intrusive memories of trauma in healthcare workers post-COVID-19

Maternal obesity doubles the risk of developing autism in children

World Lung Day 2024: Bedfont® Scientific Limited. Leads the Way in Asthma Care with the NObreath® FeNO Device

Weekend warrior exercise linked with lower risk of developing 264 diseases

High rate of iron deficiency among pregnant women in Ireland revealed

UMC Utrecht study uncovers 29 novel antibodies against Klebsiella pneumoniae

New discovery could lead to improved treatments for age- and cancer-related muscle degeneration

Genetic factors that make the bacteria behind cholera so dangerous uncovered

Nursing aides plagued by PTSD after ‘nightmare’ covid conditions, with little help

Targeted drug therapy shows promise for ulcerative colitis remission

Why children with Down’s syndrome are predisposed to developing leukaemia

Insights into testosterone recovery after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer

High impulsivity linked to increased stress response during boring tasks

Understanding the role of TIPS in improving renal function amid cirrhosis

Targeting tumor immunity with transferrin receptor-directed photodynamic therapy

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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