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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that living in an area with high levels of particulate air pollution was associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer. »
The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, a new study from scientists at the University of Cambridge suggests. »
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection, while avoiding smoking and too much sedentary behaviour, reduces the risk of depression, new research has found. »
High levels of some minerals and metals in environmental water supplies may increase the risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis, according to a new study. »
Findings may demonstrate a brain and behavioural basis for how nicotine addiction is initiated and then takes hold in early life. »
Severe COVID-19 may cause long-lasting alterations to the innate immune system, the first line of defense against pathogens. »
A high-fiber diet is known to have several health benefits. Scientific studies point to protection against such diseases as cancer and diabetes. »
Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease, affecting 22% of adults over age 40 globally. »
An international team of researchers has found a genetic variant that may explain why some people of African ancestry have naturally lower viral loads of HIV, reducing their risk of transmitting the virus and slowing progress of their own illness. »
Higher rates of new cases of dementia in a population over time — known as incident dementia — are linked to long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, especially from agriculture and open fires. »
Many recent studies suggest that endurance exercise in polluted environments can have undesirable effects on human health, but this may not be true for people accustomed to traffic-related air pollution. »
In people with Alzheimer’s disease, the underlying changes in the brain associated with dementia typically begin many years — or even decades — before a diagnosis. »
Research could pave the way to new anti-malarials that work by 'jet-lagging' the parasites that cause the disease. »
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising for maintaining lung health. »
A relative of jellyfish and corals regrows its entire body with help from “aging” cells. »
Repeat treatment with corticosteroid injections improved vision in people with persistent or recurrent uveitis-related macular edema better than two other therapies. »
A study of the DNA of more than 55,000 people worldwide has shed light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after we have eaten, with implications for our understanding of how the process goes wrong in type 2 diabetes. »
A new study led by Stanford School of Medicine researchers has shed light on one of the cellular mechanisms behind the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which is known to promote longevity and overall well-being compared to diets high in fast food, meat, and dairy. »
For the first time, researchers have recorded pain-related data from inside the brain of individuals with chronic pain disorders caused by stroke or amputation (phantom limb pain). »
Vigorous exercise does not appear to increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study. »
Findings may aid design of targeted drug delivery into the brain and central nervous system. »
Problems with the brain’s ability to ‘prune’ itself of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence. »
NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder especially among young people. »
Twelve people with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection were intensely studied at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and were found to have differences in their immune cell profiles and autonomic dysfunction. »
Women aged 55 years and younger have nearly double the risk of rehospitalization in the year immediately after a heart attack compared to men of similar age. »
New technology improves capability to monitor exact locations in the body. »
Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute in the UK suggest that the legacy of ancient viruses preserved in human DNA may help people battle cancer to this day. »
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists exploring bioenergy plant genetics have made a surprising discovery: a protein domain that could lead to new COVID-19 treatments. »
Genes linked to severity and duration of childhood diarrhoea identified. »
Parents who frequently exercise harsh discipline with young children are putting them at significantly greater risk of developing lasting mental health problems, new evidence shows. »
A team of scientists led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a molecule that disrupts the infection mechanism of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and could be used to develop new treatments for COVID-19 and other viral diseases. »
Individuals who are obese may be more susceptible to severe COVID-19 because of a poorer inflammatory immune response, say Cambridge scientists. »
Study confirms white blood cell subtype as HIV reservoir, suggests new target for cure efforts. »
"Gatekeeper" mutations make enzymes called kinases more active. »
Scientists detail mechanism of DNA-repair enzyme that's been linked to cancer. »
One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, say a team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. »
Eliminating animal milk alone from the diet of adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is as effective at treating the disease as eliminating animal milk plus five other common foods. »
National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a gene that makes yeast resistant to a lethal toxin, according to a new study. »
Early-life adversity – such as poverty, illness or family conflict – has long been linked to mental health difficulties and poorer cognitive functioning as children grow up. »
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory explored the genetic basis of varicose veins. The team identified 139 locations across the human genome tied to risk factors for the disorder that can guide the development of new treatments. »
NIH researchers discover a possible cause for a rare facial malformation, bringing new hope for patients. »
In a mouse study, researchers have identified a potential non-hormonal contraceptive that men could take shortly before sexual activity and have fertility restored the next day. »
Researchers have found differences in the gut microbiomes of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) compared to healthy controls. »
Cambridge scientists have successfully trialled an artificial pancreas for use by patients living with type 2 diabetes. »
New technique enables automatic detection of placental compartments, oxygen status and structural abnormalities. »
Synthetic molecules that adhere cells could galvanize regenerative medicine. »
Vaccines that provide long-lasting protection against influenza, coronaviruses and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have proved exceptionally difficult to develop. »
A promising approach to control Staphylococcus aureus bacterial colonization in people – using a probiotic instead of antibiotics – was safe and highly effective in a Phase 2 clinical trial. »
Researchers are testing a new way to treat people with allergies. The method uses regular allergy shots plus a lab-made molecule. »
Study links very dry and very humid indoor environments with worse COVID-19 outcome. »
