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Study links social and non-social synchrony to romantic attractiveness
Romantic relationships and attraction among humans have been the focus of numerous psychological and neuroscientific studies. While these studies have unveiled some of the neural and mental processes associated with romantic ...
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Study explores the link between stock market fluctuations and emergency room visits in China
The advent of computerized trading and fintech platforms has made investing in stocks easier and more accessible to individuals worldwide. This has led to an increase in stock market participation in many countries, including ...
WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing
The World Health Organization's cancer agency on Friday classified talc as "probably carcinogenic" for humans, however an outside expert warned against misinterpreting the announcement as a "smoking gun".
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure
Scientists are trying to understand how cannabis may affect long-term neurodevelopment when babies are exposed to it in the womb.
Jul 5, 2024
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Smoking is a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline among older adults
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs
When chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market without significant side effects, she became inspired to make a change.
Jul 5, 2024
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Nanoscopic motor proteins in the brain build the physical structures of memory, study finds
The puzzle of memory has intrigued philosophers and intellects for a very long time. Plato and Aristotle believed that memory was found only in the realm of the soul and the mind, but there was nothing corporeal or physical ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Military service's hidden health toll: Servicewomen and their families endure increased chronic pain, finds study
A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital reveals that military women and female family members face significantly higher risks of chronic pain
Jul 5, 2024
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Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain
Scientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue are distributed differently in the white and gray matter, the subcortex, the visual and motor cortices, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making, ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Genomic variants study points to improved detection of thyroid cancer
Researchers from Sinai Health and the University of Toronto have gleaned new insights into how thyroid cancer could be more effectively treated.
Jul 5, 2024
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Scientists identify thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants
More than 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive have been identified by scientists, along with a potential therapeutic target to treat or even prevent these cancers from developing.
Jul 5, 2024
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Study examines scale of US pharmaceutical industry sponsored events
Promotional events sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry that target health professionals responsible for prescribing medications, such as physicians and nurse practitioners, are a key component of promotional campaigns ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Ointment containing DNA molecules can combat allergic contact dermatitis
Researchers at the University of Bonn have isolated a DNA molecule that is suitable for combating allergic contact dermatitis in mice. The aptamer binds to certain immune system messenger substances, rendering them ineffective. ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers map the effects of all potential changes in key cancer gene
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have mapped all the possible outcomes of changes to a tumor-suppressing gene called VHL, the first step in a huge research endeavor to unpick the outcomes of tens of thousands of ...
Jul 5, 2024
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New discovery reveals TRP14 is a crucial enzyme for cysteine metabolism, disease resistance
A new study recently published in The EMBO Journal by researchers from the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) in collaboration with several other research groups has brought ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers propose new framework for diagnosing obesity based on body fat distribution, not BMI
The system for diagnosing and managing obesity can no longer be about just body mass index (BMI), which is excluding many people who would benefit from obesity treatment.
Jul 5, 2024
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Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons
Neurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often lead to the permanent loss of neurons, causing significant impairments in brain function. Current treatment options are ...
Jul 4, 2024
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Researchers identify unknown signaling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura
A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and other ...
Jul 4, 2024
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Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders
Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) and Kyoto University in Japan and IFOM ETS in Italy have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated ...
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