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Parkinson's disease imposes growing economic burden on Europe, analysis finds
The annual societal cost of Parkinson's disease across Europe reached €22.8 billion in 2019, equivalent to €28.8 billion…
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Pre-cancerous blood cells may fuel disease risk by prematurely aging the bone marrow
Precancerous blood cells can actively reshape their surroundings, prematurely aging cells in the bone marrow to create c…
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Heart failure drugs may work within days by boosting cells' energy supply
Researchers have discovered that SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widel…
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Researchers develop scalable method to generate key immune cells for cancer therapy
Researchers at the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) hav…
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Beyond hunger: Food insecurity in later life linked to dementia
Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable d…
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Chess as a therapeutic tool: Two studies show potential for improved quality of life
For several years, researchers at the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) have been investigating whether chess-ba…
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Injectable microgels for targeted keloid radiotherapy
Keloids are abnormal fibroproliferative scars that form when overactive fibroblasts produce excessive collagen after ski…
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Practice helps the brain separate tasks and improve multitasking ability
It is commonly perceived that multitasking is highly inefficient, with the brain often "crashing" or scrambling when try…
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An 'undruggable' cancer target meets an RNA-based strategy to curb tumor growth
Researchers at Umeå University have developed a strategy to slow the growth of tumor cells. By targeting the genetic ins…
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Considerable global disparities found in access to dermatological care
Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42% of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor …
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Most adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis may be ineligible for randomized controlled trials
More than half of real-world adult patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) are ineligible for current r…
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Unexpected discovery reveals mechanism behind brain tumor development
When researchers at Lund University investigated how UM171, a molecule used to make blood stem cells multiply, works, th…
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Primate-specific DNA change reveals a new link to dementia-related neurodegeneration
Brain diseases, including dementia, have long been studied using experimental animals such as mice. However, differences…
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Brain activity patterns may 'tag' experiences for later memory-making during sleep
The brain may "tag" experiences during learning to better consolidate memories of them during sleep, according to a stud…
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Folic acid does not elevate formaldehyde in mice and humans
Folic acid—an essential vitamin added to flour and cereals and prescribed at high doses for cancer patients and people w…
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Chronic pain is reflected in the folds and grooves of the cerebral cortex
Persistent pain often has no clear cause. However, studies show measurable differences in the structure and activity of …
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Swimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, accor…
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Tailoring the 'caffeine nap' to help drivers with obstructive sleep apnea manage tiredness behind the wheel
Researchers have issued tailored advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) after finding that common guidanc…
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Thyroid tablets recalled nationwide due to potential over-potency risk
More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pill…
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American Indians and Alaska Natives in California face barriers to receiving needed health care, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in California have poorer access to health care, report more adverse chi…
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Schizophrenia and mood disorders show different innate immune signatures, analysis finds
A team involving researchers from Wroclaw Medical University analyzed studies of people with schizophrenia spectrum diso…
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Dementia care navigators help Coloradans get the support they need
Latino Americans are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than white Americans, according to the Alzheim…
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Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit
When a wildfire threatens a community, most people don't think to ask whether the firefighters coming to help slept enou…
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In children with severe eczema, targeted treatment boosts growth
New research from Trinity College Dublin has documented the significant impact of severe eczema on a child's height and …