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Why TikTok Teen Skin Care Craze Is Harmful: New Study
In a new study published June 9 in the journal Pediatrics, researchers from Northwestern Medicine have examined the skin care routines promoted by TikTok influencers and found alarming results. Girls aged 7 to 18 are using an average of six different skin care products, with some applying more than a dozen in their daily routine.…
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New Study Links Air Pollution Particles to Pregnancy Complications
A new study by researchers at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health has established a molecular link between fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) and negative pregnancy outcomes. Published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, the research reveals that exposure to these tiny particles during pregnancy can disrupt maternal metabolism, affecting key biological pathways…
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Insights on How Nature Helps Manage Chronic Back Pain
Researchers from the University of Plymouth and the University of Exeter have discovered that spending time in nature can significantly alleviate the symptoms of chronic lower back pain. The study, published in The Journal of Pain, offers new insights into how nature functions as a therapeutic aid, providing both physical relief and mental comfort. This…
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New Study Finds Mediterranean Diet Alleviates IBS Symptoms
A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at Michigan Medicine has uncovered that the Mediterranean diet may provide significant symptom relief for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Promising initial findings from this investigation, published in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility, indicate that this diet could serve as a more sustainable and less restrictive alternative…
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Most Americans Uninformed About Alcohol-Cancer Link
While alcohol is a leading preventable cause of cancer, public knowledge about this risk is surprisingly low in the United States. According to a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, only 40% of American adults recognize alcohol as a risk factor for cancer. The study, published in the JAMA Oncology…
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Knee Arthritis Worsened by Corticosteroid Injections
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco has revealed that corticosteroid injections, often administered to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis, are associated with accelerated degeneration of the joint. The research, published in the journal Radiology, challenges a common clinical practice and suggests hyaluronic acid injections as a potentially safer alternative. “Our study…
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New Genetic Test Diagnoses Brain Tumors in Just Two Hours
Scientists at the University of Nottingham and clinicians at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) have pioneered an ultra-rapid genetic testing method that can diagnose brain tumors in just two hours. Detailed in a paper published on May 21 in the journal Neuro-Oncology, this innovative procedure could revolutionize patient care for the 12,000 people diagnosed…
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Breakthrough ALS Research Opens Path for Early Treatment
Researchers from Stockholm University and the UK Dementia Research Institute at King’s College London have made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Utilizing the advanced gene-editing tool CRISPR and stem cells, the team identified common mitochondrial dysfunctions in nerve cells affected by various ALS-related gene mutations, a revelation that could…
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Revolutionary Non-Opioid Painkiller: A Game Changer in Pain Management
An experimental drug developed at Duke University School of Medicine could revolutionize pain management by delivering powerful relief without the addictive side effects of opioids. The drug, known as SBI-810, represents a new class of compounds engineered to target specific nerve and spinal cord receptors. Unlike opioids which indiscriminately activate multiple cellular pathways leading to…
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New Adhesive-Free Wearable to Offer Continuous Health Monitoring
Wearable technologies are on the brink of a significant leap forward, thanks to a new development from the University of Arizona. Unlike traditional adhesive-based wearables that require constant reapplication, this new 3D-printed, adhesive-free sensor can be worn continuously. The innovative wearable continuously measures water vapor and gases emitted by the skin, providing a detailed and…
