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Scientists see new vocal patterns associated with type 2 diabetes
A new study in the IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics reveals how scientists at Klick Labs created visual…
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A simple blood test could reveal hidden radiation exposure
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have developed a machine learning tool that can detec…
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Long and interstate travel may be a barrier to care for certain pediatric cancer patients
One in five pediatric cancer patients in a large national cohort lived more than 90 minutes away from their treatment ce…
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Same 'sad' body movements, opposite brain responses: Study reveals differences by depressive symptom level
Previous studies have suggested that body posture and movement can influence emotions. KAIST researchers have extended t…
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A rapid clinical care program increased cancer care access for vulnerable patients
The rapid-access cancer care program Same Day/Next Day (SDND) served a higher proportion of patients with high socioecon…
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Unclogging carotid artery fails to improve cognition in clinical trial
Cognition often deteriorates when the brain's main blood vessels are clogged, but a Columbia-led study published in JAMA…
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Muscle protein Miro1 may drive insulin resistance, revealing potential type 2 diabetes treatment target
A protein called Miro1, found at elevated levels in the skeletal muscle of people with type 2 diabetes, may contribute t…
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For caregivers with cardiovascular conditions, poor sleep and emotional distress are linked to greater strain
Family caregivers often put their own health second. For those already living with cardiovascular conditions, caregiving…
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Severe distress after trauma does not always mean lasting harm, new study finds
For many Israelis, the Oct. 7 terrorist attack marked the beginning of months of uncertainty, fear and repeated exposure…
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Vaccination has little impact on post-COVID smell and taste issues, study shows
Researchers examining whether COVID-19 vaccination affects persistent smell or taste problems after contracting the viru…
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New CRISPR approach targets gene fusions found in 1 in 5 cancers
Peter Mac scientists have developed a way to precisely target the "unique molecular fingerprint" created when two genes …
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Moms, emotions, exercise and memory—multiple factors affect 'pregnancy brain'
Symptoms of anxiety and depression are associated with higher levels of "pregnancy brain," which is also known as "baby …
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Doctors may be less likely to discuss screening options for colorectal cancer with newly eligible younger adults
Among surveyed U.S. adults aged 45–49, who are eligible for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening per the U.S. Preventive Se…
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Greenspace in the immediate surroundings of the home linked to lower dementia risk
Urban residents with more greenery within 100 meters (328 feet) of their homes have a 20% lower risk of developing demen…
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Resveratrol Parkinson’s trial doses first patient
Jupiter Neurosciences also hired an adviser to explore a sale or licensing of its assets while the 30-person trial gets …
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Tongue exercises for ALS patients show promise in preclinical study
Research at the University of Missouri could lead to new therapies for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) a…
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Gut microbiome could help identify people at risk of dementia
In what is thought to be the first study of its kind, researchers from Cardiff University and Imperial College London ex…
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An eating disorder may be hiding in plain sight among adults with type 2 diabetes
Eating disorders are often dismissed as a lack of discipline or picky eating by much of society. Whether it's anorexia, …
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Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached an eighth province in the country's north, authorities said on Sunday as the spr…
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Proposed computer framework could connect Alzheimer's data to guide personalized care
Alzheimer's disease may not be a single, uniform condition, but a complex disorder shaped by different combinations of c…
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Childhood adversity linked to billions in health and economic costs—new research
Childhood trauma can leave scars that last long after the experiences themselves have ended. Its effects can reach into …
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Fast-tracked genetic testing helping sick kids
A new genetic testing approach for sick children with immune conditions could slash diagnosis waiting times from 12 mont…
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Girls vaping at higher rates than boys, national study finds
For decades, boys and men were more likely than their female peers to use nicotine. But a new study from MUSC shows that…
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Repeating stretch of DNA offers a new clue to Alzheimer's susceptibility
A three-letter sequence repeating along a stretch of DNA could offer new clues about why some people are more susceptibl…