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The importance of women's oral health in overall wellbeing

Women's oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile—it's a critical aspect of overall wellbeing that is often overlooked.

23 Oct 2024

AI tools improve maternity care outcomes for women

Women are more likely to receive good care during pregnancy where AI and other clinical software tools are used, a large review of research has found.

23 Oct 2024

New research identifies SHAAKE as key concussion indicator

Concussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions.

23 Oct 2024

Study links dehydration to muscle cramps in IRONMAN athletes

As athletes prepare to dive into Hawaiian waters for the first part of the IRONMAN World Championship on Oct. 26, they may want to pay a little extra attention to the water inside their bodies.

23 Oct 2024

British sleep researchers urge the government to abolish twice-yearly clock changes

A team of leading sleep researchers from the British Sleep Society have called for the government to abolish the twice-yearly clock changes in the UK due to the adverse effects on sleep and circadian health.

23 Oct 2024

Migraines linked to healthy vascular system despite cardiovascular risk factors

The study links cardiovascular health to migraine activity, showing that lower risk scores are associated with higher migraine likelihood, especially in women.

23 Oct 2024

The future of UK life sciences starts in the West Midlands

In this interview, Gino Martini, the CEO at PHTA, talks to NewsMed about the West Midlands, a region with a rich heritage in both manufacturing and life sciences.

From PHTA Ltd 23 Oct 2024

Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to examine the images for heart disease risk?

23 Oct 2024

Marylanders to vote on expansive ‘right to reproductive freedom’

Voters in 10 states will consider whether or not to protect or expand abortion rights in November. That includes battleground states such as Arizona and Nevada and such Republican strongholds as South Dakota and Missouri.

23 Oct 2024

Calluna Pharma successfully completes Phase 1 clinical study of CAL101, a first-in-class therapeutic for fibrotic and fibro-inflammatory indications

Calluna Pharma AS (Calluna), a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering first-in-class antibodies to treat inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, today announced the completion of Phase 1 clinical study for CAL101, Calluna’s lead product candidate.

23 Oct 2024

Study connects brain volume variations with genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease and ADHD

Unprecedented genome analysis reveals genetic links between brain structure and disorders like Parkinson's and ADHD, paving the way for innovative treatments.

23 Oct 2024

Human midbrain organoids: A promising tool in the fight against Parkinson's disease

Advancements in organoid technology are crucial for Parkinson's disease research, providing human-relevant models for studying disease and testing therapies.

23 Oct 2024

P-stalk ribosomes identified as key regulators of immune evasion in cancer

Research uncovers how P-stalk ribosomes regulate cytokine responses, driving immune evasion in tumors across multiple cancer types. It offers new insights into post-translational mechanisms influencing immunotherapy success.

23 Oct 2024

Arsenic in water linked to increased heart disease risk

Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

23 Oct 2024