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Weight Training Study Reveals Brain Protection Benefit

Inexpensive Self-Management Interventions Reduce Blood Sugar

Benefits of Micro Workouts for Health and Society

Study Reveals Air Pollution Weakens Child Brain Connections

Prof. Gu Hongcang Explores ctDNA Tech in Lymphoma

University of Tsukuba Study: Multi-Task Exercise Boosts Sleep

Breakthrough in Understanding Spina Bifida Causes

Rural Health Crisis: Urgent Call for Action

The Struggle of Feeling Lazy: A Young Person's Dilemma

Measles Outbreak Spreads to Central Texas

University of Minnesota Study Reveals Key Predictor of Stroke and Dementia

Study Links Psychostimulant Use to Physical Jobs in Opioid Deaths

John Harvey Kellogg: Beyond Corn Flakes

Specialized Diet Study: Improving Gut Microbiota Balance

Intravascular Imaging Enhances Stent Placement Safety

U.S. Research Projects Halted Amid Rising Measles and Flu Cases

Precision Immunotherapy Strategies Targeting Tumor and Immune Cells

Revolutionizing Treatment: Gene Therapy for Genetic Conditions

Local Release of Dopamine Key in Acquiring Motor Skills

Study Suggests Blood Cancer Patients Continue Therapy During COVID-19 Vaccinations

Study Links High Blast Exposure to Brain Connectivity Changes

Virtual Reality Goggles Aid Alzheimer's Risk Identification

Study Reveals Nerve Protein Imbalance Linked to Autism

Concerns Rise Over Brain Health in Contact Sports

Deadly Heart Diseases Linked to Gene Mutations

Scientists Advance Treatment for Shiga Toxin E. coli

Psychiatrist Alastair Santhouse's Memoir: A Student's Soviet Encounter

Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis Delays Cause Health Damage

Heart Disease: Leading Cause of Death in Women

Growing Public Awareness: Alcohol Consumption Linked to Cancer

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150 Million Metric Tons of Propylene: Key Chemical in Industry

Autistic Students Struggle at School: University Research

Biofilm from Agricultural Waste Extends Strawberry Shelf Life

South Africa Study: Seawater for Flushing - Capetonians' Willingness

How Plants Construct 3D Organs: Study Unveils Process

French Team Study: Tebuconazole Impact on Sparrow Reproduction

Tracking Northern Saw-Whet Owls in Western Montana

Bumblebees' Flower Constancy: Beyond Memory Constraints

Efficient Data Mining in Corporate Reports: New Machine Learning Methods

Breakthrough: University of Tsukuba Develops Golden-Lustered Polyaniline

North American Continent's Underside Dripping Away

Impact of Global Warming on East Antarctic Ice Sheet

"Iconic Coconut Trees: Nature's Supermarket Across Tropical Regions"

41 Million Galaxies Data Supports Standard Cosmological Model

Study Reveals Urban Hedgehogs Exposed to Toxic Chemicals

Study Explores Microbe Survival in Moon's Shadowed Regions

Study Shows Brain's Role in Determining Political Affiliation

"Jupiter's Moon Io: Mission to Study Volcanic Plumes"

Nasa's Voyager Probes Reveal Potential Life on Europa

Gravitational Deflection: Key Prediction Confirmed

Study: Swiss Researchers Classify Drugs Impact on Aquatic Life

Challenges of Moon Settlement Resource Utilization

Researchers Uncover Multi-Dimensional Side Channels in Quantum Communication

Study Reveals Isolation of Domestic Violence Victims

Harvard Engineers Unveil World's First Metasurfaces

Nasa's Spherex Detects Space Signals

Unconventional Rivers and Lakes in the Americas

Scientists Transform CO2 into Products with Algae-Bacteria Combo

Air Pollution and Traffic Noise Increase Stroke Risk

UK Public Ranks Mobile Phone Second Most Vital Invention

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Study Reveals AI Decision-Making Parallels Human Errors

Impact of Even Power Consumption on Norwegian Hydropower

Androids Get Relatable: Study Reveals "Thinking Face" Fix

Tesla Sales Decline in March Across European Markets

Maintaining Roads and Highways for U.S. Transportation Infrastructure

Unlocking Full Potential: Photovoltaic, Battery Storage, and EVs in Homes

Silicon Valley: Global Innovation Symbol Spurs Tech Hub Investments

Myanmar Earthquakes: Urgent Call for Preparedness

NYC Speed Cameras Cut Crashes: Study

UK Government Commits £20 Million for Commercial Drone Services

New Battery Manufacturing Process Boosts EV Performance

Ford Reports Slight Drop in Q1 US Sales

Spanish-Born Scientist Explores Ocean Life in California

Decoding Neural Networks: MIT Team Unveils Key Insights

Images Flood Social Media with Studio Ghibli Aesthetic

AI Giants Utilize Vast Datasets for Training

International Team Develops High-Energy Mechanical Metamaterials

Innovative Carbon Fiber Applications: Low-Cost Feedstock Development

Satya Nadella Transforms Microsoft's Tech Image

Perovskite Solar Cells: Lightweight, Flexible, Cost-Effective

Cornell Study Reveals Optimal Supersonic Bonding

Study Reveals High Failure Rate of Blockchain Initiatives

"Seattle Kids Revolutionize Tech Industry 50 Years Ago"

Geothermal Potential in New Zealand's North Island

Top 5th Generation Fighter Jets Unveiled

Fears of AI Bubble Hit Nasdaq 100

New Sustainable Lithium Recovery Tech Developed by University Scientists

Cryptocurrency Backing by Trump & Milei Costs Billions

Chemists Discover Breakthrough in Battery Interface Analysis

Paris Prosecutors Seek Justice for French Consumers in Volkswagen Dieselgate Scandal

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Thursday, 5 September 2019

Migraines linked to higher risk of dementia

Dementia is the most common neurological disease in older adults, whereas headaches, including migraines, are the most common neurological disorder across all ages. In a recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry that included 679 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older, migraines were a significant risk factor for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk

A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer found an inverse relationship between mushroom consumption and the development of prostate cancer among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men, suggesting that regular mushroom intake might help to prevent prostate cancer.

Medication adherence may affect risk of hospitalization and early death

A recent analysis of published studies examined the clinical consequences of medication adherence. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology analysis found that medication adherence is linked with lower risks of needing to be hospitalised and of dying early.

Modifiable risk factors contribute to gout

Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. A study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included 14,624 U.S. adults found that four modifiable risk factors—body mass index, diet, alcohol consumption, and diuretic use—each have important roles in the development of hyperuricemia.

Should patients continue blood thinners after experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding?

Anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs, which are blood thinners such as warfarin and aspirin, are commonly taken to reduce the risk of potentially fatal blood clots, but they carry an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Emotion-reading algorithms cannot predict intentions via facial expressions

Most algorithms have probably never heard the Eagles' song, "Lyin' Eyes." Otherwise, they'd do a better job of recognizing duplicity.

Do unmarried women face shortages of partners in the US marriage market?

One explanation for declines in marriage is a shortage of economically-attractive men for unmarried women to marry. Indeed, a new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals a significant scarcity of such potential male spouses.

Best strategy for managing hypertension and preeclampsia at end of pregnancy

In 2009, the Hypertension and Preeclampsia Intervention Trial At near Term-I (HYPITAT- I) trial showed that inducing labor in women with gestational hypertension or preeclampsia at the end of pregnancy reduces the number of high risk situations for the mother, without compromising the health of newborns. An analysis published in Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology evaluated the impact of the HYPITAT-I findings on timing of labor and subsequent outcomes for mother and child in the Netherlands.

Social networking sites affect nurses' performance

Addiction to social networking sites reduces nurses' performance and affects their ability to concentrate on assigned tasks, according to a study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. The study found that nurses can take "self-management" steps to address the issue, however.

Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder

A new study examining the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD) found that predictors of IGD include male gender, neurotic and introverted personality traits, and motivation related to achievement. The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling study included 1,881 adults from various countries.

Students who do not date are not social misfits

Prior research identified four distinct dating trajectories from 6th to 12th grade: Low, Increasing, High Middle School, and Frequent. In a new study published in the Journal of School Health, researchers found that adolescents who were not in a romantic relationship had good social skills and low depression, and fared better or equal to peers who dated.

Groundwater studies can be tainted by 'survivor bias'

Bad wells tend to get excluded from studies on groundwater levels, a problem that could skew results everywhere monitoring is used to decide government policies and spending.

Negotiation: A three-step solution to affordable prescription drugs

Medicare often spends $3,590 for an individual's 30-day prescription after adjusting for all rebates, and prices continue to rise.

Pharmacists in the ER speed delivery of coagulation drug to bleeding patients

Millions of patients take blood thinners such as Coumadin to prevent blood clots that can cause strokes.

Low income cancer patients and those without insurance see fewer trial benefits

When it comes to benefiting from experimental treatments offered in cancer clinical trials, your health insurance status and where you live matters, according to results of two new research studies to be presented at the 2019 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, held September 6 and 7 in San Diego.

Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stress

Many people have experienced stressful situations that trigger a particular mood and also change certain feelings toward food. An international team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine looked into the possibility of crosstalk between eating and mood and discovered a brain circuit in mouse models that connects the feeding and the mood centers of the brain. Published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, these findings may help explain some of the observations between changes in mood and metabolism and provide insights into future solutions to these problems by targeting this circuit.

As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image

The scent of a lemon could help people feel better about their body image, new findings from University of Sussex research has revealed.

Brown trout genome will help explain species' genetic superpowers

Better conservation and management of fish stocks is on the horizon, after the completion of the brown trout reference genome by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators. The genome will help settle a longstanding debate about whether the physically-varied brown trout is actually a single species or several, and give insights into their ability to quickly adapt to multiple environments.

Same-sex male couples losing out on paid parental leave

Same-sex male couples are losing out on paid parental leave when compared to both same-sex female and different-sex couples, according to new research.

Study links hearing aids to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls

Older adults who get a hearing aid for a newly diagnosed hearing loss have a lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia, depression or anxiety for the first time over the next three years, and a lower risk of suffering fall-related injuries, than those who leave their hearing loss uncorrected, a new study finds.

Genome mining reveals novel production pathway for promising malaria treatment

Microbes are well-known among biologists as master engineers of useful small molecules, and there are many tricks of their trade. When researchers at the University of Illinois took a closer look at how a known microbe makes a known so-called natural product, they were rewarded with the discovery of a completely unknown biochemical trick.

Nissan CEO Saikawa admits receiving excess pay

The head of crisis-hit Japanese automaker Nissan admitted Thursday he received more pay than he was entitled to but denied wrongdoing, as the firm's former chief faces financial misconduct charges.