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New Study Links Air Pollution Exposure to Heart Damage
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been found to cause early signs of heart damage, according to a recent study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Utilizing cardiac MRI, the researchers discovered that fine particulate matter in the air, known as PM2.5, is associated with diffuse myocardial fibrosis…
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Breakthrough Discovery: ‘Off Switch’ Enzyme That Could Stop Heart Disease
A team of scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington has made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform the way we manage cholesterol levels and treat a host of serious illnesses. The researchers have identified an enzyme called IDO1 that, when blocked, helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and controls inflammation, a finding that has…
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New Study Reveals Diverse Roots of Disordered Eating in College Students
Disordered eating among college students is a multifaceted issue that demands personalized mental health care, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, West Virginia University School of Public Health, Miami University and West Virginia University. “The study highlights how complex disordered eating can be and emphasizes the need for personalized…
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Study Links Long-Term Wildfire Smoke Exposure to Increased Heart Failure Risk
Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke incrementally raises the risk of heart failure, particularly impacting older adults, women and other vulnerable groups, according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The study, the first of its kind to analyze the impact of prolonged wildfire smoke on heart failure risk…
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How Lack of Sleep Impacts Migraine Sufferers: New Study Insights
For the first time, scientists have explored the intricate relationship between sleep deprivation and migraine headaches, uncovering significant findings that could shape future treatments. Led by Petter Moe Omland, a medical doctor and postdoctoral fellow at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), this research delves into how insufficient sleep impacts the brain’s response…
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Study Links Cardiac Biomarkers to Future Cancer Risk
A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health may redefine the way we understand the relationship between cardiovascular health and cancer risk. The groundbreaking research reveals that certain cardiac blood markers can predict future cancer risk, even in individuals with no history or symptoms of heart disease. Published in the Journal of the American…
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Reducing Antibiotic Prescriptions Not Enough to Combat ‘Superbugs’: New Study
Antimicrobial resistance continues to pose a grave threat to global health, despite efforts to reduce antibiotic prescriptions, according to a new study led by the University of Bath. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria evolve and no longer respond to antibiotics, leading to harder-to-treat infections. The World Health Organization ranks it among the world’s top…
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New Computational Tool Improves Detection of Hidden Genetic Mutations
Scientists at UCLA and the University of Toronto have developed a computational tool named moPepGen to uncover previously undetectable genetic mutations in proteins. This technological advancement opens new doors in cancer research, neurodegenerative diseases and much more. The tool, detailed in a study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, enables researchers to understand how DNA…
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New Study Links Climate Change to Increased Risk and Severity of Sleep Apnea
In a revelation that may set new directions for public health policy, researchers from Flinders University have linked rising global temperatures to an increased risk and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, illustrates how climate change could significantly impact sleep disorders, which already affect nearly a billion…
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Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Remarkable Results in Preclinical Trials
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic have created a vaccine that has eliminated pancreatic cancer in preclinical models of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common form of the disease. Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a grim five-year survival rate of just 13%, according to the…
