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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…
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Keys to Reducing Eating Disorders in College Women
Researchers at the University of Houston have uncovered compelling findings that could significantly impact the treatment and prevention of eating disorders among college women. The study, published in the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, reveals that female college students who display higher levels of psychological flexibility are less likely to develop eating disorders. Eating disorders…
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Self-Collection Tests Double Cervical Cancer Screening Rates
A recent study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals that mail-in self-collection HPV tests more than doubled cervical cancer screening rates among never- and under-screened U.S. women. This real-world study, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, offers an innovative pathway to address cervical cancer disparities. The randomized PRESTIS study showed…
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Survey Finds Misconceptions About High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States and is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Despite its prevalence, a recent health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) reveals that many Americans remain dangerously misinformed about the condition. The survey, conducted among 1,653 U.S. adults…
