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No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

A study in Nature Communications links specific lifestyle factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and social contact, to the rate of cognitive decline in European adults.

1 Jul 2024

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

Review provides a comprehensive overview of the global burden of heart failure, highlighting variations in prevalence, incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across different geographical regions and populations.

30 Jun 2024

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Study found that both unhealthy lifestyle choices and higher air pollution levels significantly increase the risk of all-cause mortality, emphasizing the need for coordinated health and environmental interventions.

30 Jun 2024

Fish oil supplement taken by fathers may help combat childhood obesity

A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity.

29 Jun 2024

Study alerts transwomen to interpret standard prostate cancer screening guidelines with caution

UCSF-led study alerts transwomen and physicians to interpret standard screening guidelines with caution.

28 Jun 2024

AI-powered lesion delineation in prostate cancer PET/CT imaging

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 20, 2024, entitled, "Deep learning-assisted lesion segmentation in PET/CT imaging: A feasibility study for salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer."

28 Jun 2024

New techniques revolutionize muscle strength assessment

Understanding individual muscle strength is crucial for optimizing physical therapy and enhancing athletic performance. Traditional methods, however, often fall short in precision. The newly introduced technique by Zuming Xiao and colleagues from the Beijing Institute of Technology and Shenyang Sport University bridges this gap by integrating direct muscle strength measurements with dynamic simulations.

28 Jun 2024

Scientists test a novel scale for quantifying sexual desire and erotic fantasies

A study validates the Sexual Desire and Erotic Fantasies questionnaire (SDEF1) as a reliable tool to assess various dimensions of sexual desire, highlighting significant gender and orientation differences among 1,773 Italian participants.

28 Jun 2024

Global physical inactivity rises, challenging 2030 reduction targets

Researchers analyzed data from 163 countries to investigate global physical inactivity trends from 2000 to 2022. They found an increase from 23.4% to 31.3%, indicating challenges in meeting the 15% reduction target by 2030 set by global health bodies.

27 Jun 2024

Study uncovers role of Y chromosome loss in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis

Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, in collaboration with an international team of scientists, shared findings from a new study published in the American Heart Association journal, Circulation: Heart Failure that explores a common cause of heart disease in older men called transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA).

27 Jun 2024

Experts call for better information and treatments for post-orgasmic illness syndrome

A study in the "International Journal of Impotence Research" reveals that sexual medicine experts find current information on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) inadequate, often referring patients for psychotherapy or prescribing antihistamines with limited symptom improvement.

26 Jun 2024

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Transgender women are still at risk for prostate cancer. A new study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association, concludes that current screening guidelines could miss early-stage prostate cancer in transgender women on hormone therapy.

26 Jun 2024

Ground falls most common cause of head injury in elderly, new study finds

Falls are the most common cause of injury among adults 65 and older in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, more than 14 million older adults (one in four) report a fall. About 90% of head injuries among older individuals is due to ground-level falls.

26 Jun 2024

Extended-release ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

The BEDROC trial found that extended-release ketamine tablets (R-107) significantly improve depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant depression patients, with the 180 mg dose showing the most efficacy. The treatment was well-tolerated with minimal side effects.

26 Jun 2024

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults, especially those with low socioeconomic status.

25 Jun 2024

Weill Cornell Medicine receives $1.5M grant to predict prostate cancer bone metastasis

Weill Cornell Medicine received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program to develop new approaches for predicting the spread of cancer cells to the bone in men with prostate cancer, using tumor samples taken at early stages of the disease.

25 Jun 2024

Personal choices drive young adults' alcohol abstinence with cannabis as a common substitute

Personal decisions, such as disinterest and avoiding drunkenness, are the primary reasons young adults abstain from alcohol, with financial concerns also playing a significant role, according to a recent study.

24 Jun 2024

Study reveals cannabis and tobacco users face higher COVID-19 hospitalization and adverse outcomes

Researchers found that cannabis and tobacco use significantly increase the risk of hospitalization and adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients, even when controlling for other factors.

24 Jun 2024

Intermittent fasting outperforms traditional drugs in managing early type 2 diabetes

Study shows that a 5:2 intermittent fasting meal replacement diet effectively controls blood glucose levels and reduces body weight in Chinese adults with early type 2 diabetes. This dietary intervention outperforms metformin and empagliflozin in managing diabetes and obesity.

24 Jun 2024

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No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Lifestyle habits linked to faster cognitive decline in new study

Global burden of heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and risk factors unveiled

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

Fish oil supplement taken by fathers may help combat childhood obesity

Study alerts transwomen to interpret standard prostate cancer screening guidelines with caution

AI-powered lesion delineation in prostate cancer PET/CT imaging

New techniques revolutionize muscle strength assessment

Scientists test a novel scale for quantifying sexual desire and erotic fantasies

Global physical inactivity rises, challenging 2030 reduction targets

Study uncovers role of Y chromosome loss in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis

Experts call for better information and treatments for post-orgasmic illness syndrome

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Ground falls most common cause of head injury in elderly, new study finds

Extended-release ketamine tablets offer new hope for treatment-resistant depression

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults

Weill Cornell Medicine receives $1.5M grant to predict prostate cancer bone metastasis

Personal choices drive young adults' alcohol abstinence with cannabis as a common substitute

Study reveals cannabis and tobacco users face higher COVID-19 hospitalization and adverse outcomes

Intermittent fasting outperforms traditional drugs in managing early type 2 diabetes

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