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Flight altitude changes may affect blood glucose levels of type 1 diabetes patients using insulin pumps

Altitude changes during commercial flights may affect the blood glucose levels of people with type 1 diabetes who are treated with insulin pump therapy, according to new research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Madrid (9-13 Sept).

9 Sep 2024

Cosmochemistry techniques shed light on potential new Alzheimer's disease biomarker

The study identifies lower potassium isotope ratios in Alzheimer's patients, suggesting δ41K as a viable biomarker for early detection of the disease.

9 Sep 2024

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

Research shows elevated metformin in diabetic foot ulcer exudates when combined with insulin, highlighting potential for improved wound healing therapies.

9 Sep 2024

New study finds skincare products could expose children to harmful phthalates

Children's skincare products are linked to urinary phthalate levels.

9 Sep 2024

Best ways to quit smoking: E-cigs, medications, and counseling proven effective in new Cochrane analysis

Recent Cochrane reviews highlight effective smoking cessation interventions, revealing gaps in research and the need for improved tobacco addiction strategies.

9 Sep 2024

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Researchers explore the associations between long-term exposure to road traffic noise, air pollution, and infertility in men and women.

9 Sep 2024

Researchers propose ketogenic diet as a novel treatment for anorexia nervosa

Research identifies a neurobiological model supporting a ketogenic diet as a therapeutic approach for anorexia nervosa, addressing both metabolic and psychological factors.

9 Sep 2024

Chinese farmed fur animals found to harbor dozens of novel viruses

Researchers identified 125 virus species in Chinese farmed fur animals, including 36 novel viruses with significant zoonotic potential, emphasizing the need for enhanced surveillance to prevent future pandemics.

9 Sep 2024

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Study reveals the significant and lasting impact of long COVID on children, emphasizing the protective role of vaccines and the increased risk of autoimmune disorders.

8 Sep 2024

Study shows increased alcohol consumption directly raises dementia risk

Study reveals that higher alcohol consumption, driven by genetic factors, correlates with an increased risk of dementia, challenging the notion that moderate drinking might be protective.

8 Sep 2024

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Review highlights the potential health benefits of raw white garlic consumption, particularly in improving cardiometabolic biomarkers and reducing chronic disease risks.

8 Sep 2024

NIH awards multi-million grant for groundbreaking organ transplantation research

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have been awarded a multi-million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research in organ transplantation and antibody-mediated rejection.

6 Sep 2024

Study shows cognitive behavioral therapy can lead to brain changes in depression patients

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce healthy behaviors and counter negative thoughts. But can altering thoughts and behaviors lead to lasting changes in the brain?

6 Sep 2024

Yoga and stretching offer relief for urinary incontinence in older women

Older women struggling with urinary incontinence can benefit from regular, low-impact exercise, with yoga as well as stretching and strengthening showing benefits in a new study published Aug. 27 in Annals of Internal Medicine.

6 Sep 2024

Advanced imaging techniques offer insights into brain microstructure and disease detection

In a new study, researchers compared the orientations of nerve fibers in a human brainstem using two advanced imaging techniques: diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI)-based tractography and polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT).

6 Sep 2024

Brain changes related to Alzheimer's risk may increase financial vulnerability in seniors

Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

6 Sep 2024

Rethinking cognitive deficits and schizophrenia risk through genetic insights

In a comprehensive review of recent genetic and population studies, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Genomic Psychiatry (Genomic Press, New York), Professors Michael Owen and Michael O'Donovan of Cardiff University's Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics present evidence that challenges conventional wisdom about cognitive deficits in schizophrenia

6 Sep 2024

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Flight altitude changes may affect blood glucose levels of type 1 diabetes patients using insulin pumps

Cosmochemistry techniques shed light on potential new Alzheimer's disease biomarker

Researchers uncover connection between two common diabetes drugs with implications for foot ulcer healing

New study finds skincare products could expose children to harmful phthalates

Best ways to quit smoking: E-cigs, medications, and counseling proven effective in new Cochrane analysis

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Researchers propose ketogenic diet as a novel treatment for anorexia nervosa

Chinese farmed fur animals found to harbor dozens of novel viruses

Long COVID significantly affects children for up to 36 months, vaccines offer crucial protection

Study shows increased alcohol consumption directly raises dementia risk

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

NIH awards multi-million grant for groundbreaking organ transplantation research

Study shows cognitive behavioral therapy can lead to brain changes in depression patients

Yoga and stretching offer relief for urinary incontinence in older women

Advanced imaging techniques offer insights into brain microstructure and disease detection

Brain changes related to Alzheimer's risk may increase financial vulnerability in seniors

Rethinking cognitive deficits and schizophrenia risk through genetic insights

Age-related fibroblast changes in males drive aggressive melanoma

The role of generative AI in transforming cancer detection and diagnosis

A fluorescent probe for studying serotonin in depression models

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