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Lifestyle risks weigh heavier on women's hearts: Study
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Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.
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Study finds how to treat aggressive cancers
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In a recent study, scientists from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and UConn Health not only show how cancer hijacks this tightly regulated splicing and rearranging of RNA but also introduce a potential therapeutic strategy that could slow or even shrink aggressive and hard-to-treat tumors. Thi
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Increasing contrasts in young people's mental wellbeing: Study
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More teenagers report good mental health, but those who are struggling rate their depressive symptoms much higher than prior cohorts did at the same age, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg.
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Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia: Study
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A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
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Researchers create gel that can self-heal like human skin: Study
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Gels are commonly used products that are soft and sticky. They can be applied to hair or to the jelly-like components in various foodstuffs. While human skin shares gel-like characteristics, it has unique qualities that are very hard to replicate. It combines high stiffness with flexibility,
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Sleep patterns may reveal comatose patients with hidden consciousness: Stu
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Several studies conducted over the last decade have found that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries may have a level of consciousness that is generally hidden from their families and physicians.
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Key protein identified for treating Alzheimer's disease: Study
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A team of researchers from the University of Cologne has made an important contribution to understanding the role of the tau protein in Alzheimer's disease.
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Blood pressure drug could be safer alternative for treating ADHD symptoms:
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A blood pressure medication may be a safer choice for treating ADHD symptoms, according to a study. Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.
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New study explains how antidepressants can protect against infections, sep
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Antidepressants, such as Prozac, are routinely used to treat mental health issues, but recent research reveals they may also protect against major infections and life-threatening sepsis. Scientists at the Salk Institute have now discovered how medications regulate the immune system and prote
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New treatment offers quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure
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Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have led the development of Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T), a simple, minimally invasive procedure that has the potential to revolutionise medical management of a common but often overlooke
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Some species are susceptible to broad range of viruses: Study
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According to a study on fruit flies, certain species are extremely vulnerable to a variety of viruses. In the study - by the University of Exeter - 35 fruit fly species were exposed to 11 different viruses of diverse types
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Research unlocks key to long-lasting immune response in cancer
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Prolonged illnesses, such as cancer and persistent infections, can fatigue the immune system, causing its frontline defenders, T cells, to lose their ability to act efficiently.
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