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How MS Damages a Brain Long Before Symptoms Show
A new study from UC San Francisco (UCSF) has uncovered that multiple sclerosis (MS) starts damaging the brain long before symptoms show. This significant finding could pave the way for earlier diagnosis and potentially even new methods of preventing the disease. The research, published today in the journal Nature Medicine, offers the most detailed timeline…
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New AI System Spots Hidden Patterns in Electronic Health Records
A breakthrough in artificial intelligence could soon revolutionize how doctors diagnose diseases. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators have developed InfEHR, an AI system that connects disparate medical events over time. This innovative technology is capable of revealing hidden patterns within electronic health records (EHRs), transforming millions of…
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New Study Uncovers Potential Environmental Link Between ALS and MS
A new study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports has unveiled a surprising geographic association between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggesting a potential shared environmental cause. This discovery challenges previous research and offers new avenues for understanding these debilitating neurological diseases. According to the study, ALS and MS exhibit a strong geographic…
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Quitting Smoking, Even Later in Life, Can Slow Cognitive Decline: New Study
In a new study from University College London, researchers have found that quitting smoking, even past middle age, can significantly slow cognitive decline. The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, analyzed data from 9,436 individuals aged 40 and older from 12 countries, revealing that those who quit smoking experienced substantially slower cognitive deterioration compared…
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Just 30 Minutes Less Sitting Daily Can Enhance Energy Metabolism
A new study from the University of Turku in Finland has uncovered that reducing daily sedentary behavior by just 30 minutes can significantly enhance the body’s ability to utilize fats and carbohydrates for energy production. This lifestyle modification could be particularly beneficial for individuals who are physically inactive and at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases…
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New Study Links Where You Live to Breast Cancer Aggressiveness
Women residing near federally designated Superfund sites in Florida are significantly more likely to develop aggressive breast cancers, including the challenging-to-treat triple-negative subtype. This alarming correlation was uncovered by recent studies conducted by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The research builds on a National Institutes of…
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Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Can Extend Life by Nearly a Year: New Study
Cancer patients who quit smoking upon diagnosis can extend their lives by an average of 330 days, no matter the type or stage of cancer, according to new research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Led by Li-Shiun Chen, a professor of psychiatry at WashU Medicine, the study debunks the common myth…
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Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Boost Immune Health in Menopausal Women
A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could reverse the immune system alterations caused by menopause, potentially bolstering immune health in women. Published in Aging Cell, the study provides new insights into how menopause dramatically impacts women’s immune systems, increasing their susceptibility to infections.…
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Increasing Pregnancy Complications, Study Finds
Cardiovascular-related health problems may occur in as many as one out of every seven pregnancies, according to new research published today in the journal Circulation. This troubling trend highlights the need for enhanced health care measures before, during and after pregnancy. A comprehensive review of more than 56,000 pregnancies from 2001 to 2019 within the…
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Scientists Discover New Antibiotic for IBD — and Use AI to Predict Its Effectiveness
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have unveiled a novel antibiotic, enterololin, that targets inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease. Even more astonishing, they utilized a machine learning model to predict how the drug works, a pioneering achievement in the realm of artificial intelligence and medicine.…
