Health
Deep Aging Clocks: The emergence of AI-based biomarkers of aging and longevity
The advent of deep biomarkers of aging, longevity and mortality presents a range of non-obvious applicationsCredit: Insilico Medicine July 3,...
B cells off rails early in lupus
Activation signs seen early in B cell differentiation New research on the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) provides hints...
Neurosciences unlock the secret of the first abstract engravings
Credit: Emmanuel Mellet & Francesco d'Errico Long before Lascaux paintings, humans engraved abstract motifs on stones, shells or egg shells....
New high blood pressure guidelines could increase detection of gestational hypertension
In a study of more than 16,000 women, improvements in diagnoses might lead to reduction in maternal and neonatal risk...
Perfect timing: Making the ‘switch’ from juvenile to adult
Credit: Douglas Portman, University of Rochester Very little is known about how the onset of puberty is controlled in humans,...
Saving Beethoven
Optimized gene-editing tool prevents hearing loss in mice with hereditary deafness without detectable off-target effects Scientists at Harvard Medical School...
Androgen deprivation therapy associated with risk of alzheimer, dementia diagnoses in older men with prostate cancer
Bottom Line: Data for 154,089 older men diagnosed with prostate cancer were used to analyze the association between androgen deprivation...
Hospitals address opioid crisis via stewardship with strong pharmacist involvement
ASHP national survey explores pharmacists' role in managing opioids, medication therapy monitoring, and ambulatory clinics BETHESDA, MD (July 3, 2019)...
The costs of cancer in 2015: 8.7 million years of life and $94 billion in lost earnings
New analysis identifies which cancers and which states are associated with the greatest cost Cancer took more than 8.7 million...
Superbug virulence regulatory mechanism revealed: Pave ways for developing new antibiotics
Credit: City University of Hong Kong As antibiotic resistance is growing and posing a threat on public health, developing new...
Blood pressure drug linked with increased risk of bowel condition
A type of blood pressure lowering medication, called a calcium-channel blocker, may be linked with an increased risk of a...
Paediatric cancers: Towards more targeted therapy
Credit: UCLouvain In Belgium, there are 70,000 new adult cases of cancer every year, compared to 350 in children. Owing...
Taking to the treadmill can ease period pain
New research shows exercise regime can improve quality of life A treadmill exercise regime can reduce period pain and improve...
Quorn protein builds muscle better than milk protein
Data presented at the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) conference demonstrates mycoprotein is a more effective source of protein...
Treatment targeted at a genetic mutation relieves psychosis symptoms
Proof-of-principle findings pave the way for precision medicine in psychiatry Philadelphia, July 3, 2019 - Treatment of psychosis can be...
Maize-centric diet may have contributed to ancient Maya collapse
The role of diet in climate change The question of how to best adapt to extreme climate is a critical...
Mechanism behind low cancer occurrence in bats signals potential treatment strategies for humans
Cancer is a leading cause of death in ageing populations. Despite decades of research, cancer treatments are still inefficient and...
Researchers find targeted treatment that reduces symptoms of psychosis
Credit: McLean Hospital Treatment for individuals who experience psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions as a result of a psychiatric...
Up to 30% of children carry a gene variant that may increase susceptibility to methylmercury
Prenatal exposure to low levels of methylmercury does not affect child cognition, but certain gene variants may increase susceptibility. These...
Smokers three times likely to die from heart disease
New research shows smoking triples deaths from heart disease and strokeCredit: Lannon Harley/The Australian National University Smoking is killing at...
