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New Gene Linked to Bipolar Disorder Uncovered by Scientists

Under the direction of scientists from the University of Bonn Hospital, the Central Institute of Mental Health of Mannheim and the University of Basel…

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Brain Scans Identify Plaques That Predict Cognitive Decline

The national, multicenter study confirms earlier findings suggesting that identifying silent beta-amyloid plaque build-up in the brain could help guide care…

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UV Light Boosts Skin Cancer Cell Movement Along Blood Vessels

In addition, the new research, published March 6 in the journal Nature, demonstrates that this process is accelerated when the skin cancer cells are exposed to…

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Penn Researchers Uncover Key Brain Protein Insights for TBI

Their recent findings, published in the Biophysical Journal, shed new light on the mechanical properties of a critical brain protein and its role in the…

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Teen IQ and Fitness Linked to Early-Onset Dementia Risk

In several extensive studies, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy of The University of Gothenburg have previously analyzed Swedish men's conscription…

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Healthy Eating Linked to Lower Preterm Delivery Risk

In the study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital and the Norwegian Institute of Public…

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Amputees Find Relief from Phantom Limb Pain Through Movement

People who lose an arm or a leg often experience phantom sensations, as if the missing limb were still there. Seventy per cent of amputees experience pain in…

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Traffic Air Pollution’s Impact on Heart Health Uncovered

“Although the link between traffic-related air pollution and left ventricular hypertrophy, heart failure, and cardiovascular death is established, the effects…

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Simple Questionnaire Enhances Early Detection in GvHD

A simple questionnaire that rates breathing difficulties on a scale of 0 to 3 predicts survival in chronic graft-vs.-host disease, according to a study…

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Energy Drinks: Researchers Warn of Teen Health Risks

Researchers are calling for limits on teen’s access to the drinks and reduction in the amount of the caffeine in each can.

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New Insights on Cholesterol Metabolism in Prostate Cancer

Findings also suggest that a class of drugs previously developed to treat atherosclerosis might be repurposed for treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

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Cancers Evade Detection by Silencing Immune System Genes

Johns Hopkins researchers say they have identified a set of genes that appear to predict which tumors can evade detection by the body's immune system, a step…

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New Markers for Early Detection of Acute Kidney Injury

AKI has been difficult to diagnose and treat early because current markers for it don’t show up until several hours after it has begun. The research group,…

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New Innovations for Vision Improvement Without Glasses

Middle-aged adults who suddenly need reading glasses, patients with traumatic brain injuries, and people with visual disorders such as “lazy eye” may have one…

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Study Reveals Hidden Brain Injury Risks After Explosions

The findings, published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation on March 3, 2014, suggest that a lack of clear TBI symptoms following an explosion may not…

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Boost HDL Levels: Increase Fish Intake to 3-4 Meals Weekly

People who increased their intake of fish to a minimum of 3–4 weekly meals had more large HDL particles in their blood than people who are less frequent eaters…

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