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Medical Xpress / Study suggests new molecular strategy for treating fragile X syndrome
Building on more than two decades of research, a study by MIT neuroscientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory reports a new way to treat pathology and symptoms of fragile X syndrome, the most common genetically-caused ...
Medical Xpress / Hidden genetic causes of congenital heart disease identified
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have identified novel genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), a common birth defect.
Medical Xpress / User-friendly portal links molecular and clinical data to boost metabolic disease research
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Helmholtz Munich, among others, have developed a user-friendly portal with comprehensive data on human adipose tissue. The portal offers researchers and clinicians an opportunity to ...
Medical Xpress / Consumption of fruit, coffee, chocolate and wine may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome by up to 23%
A diet rich in produce such as grapes, strawberries, açaí, oranges, chocolate, wine and coffee can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome by as much as 23%, according to the findings of a study involving more than 6,000 ...
Medical Xpress / Daily cannabis use linked to public health burden
A new study analyzes the disease burden and the risk factors for severity among people who suffer from a condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Researchers at the George Washington University say the condition ...
Medical Xpress / Narcissists more likely to feel ostracized, study finds
Narcissists feel ostracized more frequently than their less self-absorbed peers, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. This may stem not only from being shunned due to their personalities ...
Medical Xpress / Cancerous breast tissue glows in new AI-enhanced MRI images
Imaging technology developed and refined at the University of Waterloo promises better detection and treatment of breast cancer by more accurately pinpointing cancerous tissue.
Medical Xpress / Having an X-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, affecting more than 2 million Australians.
Medical Xpress / Tests on sunglasses show deficiencies in protection against ultraviolet rays
Solar ultraviolet radiation is one of the causes of a series of eye diseases, including cataracts and a type of corneal inflammation (photokeratitis), which can be delayed or prevented by using UV protection, with sunglasses ...
Medical Xpress / How the brain rewires itself for language recovery after a stroke
A new study shows how the brain reorganizes itself in the first few months after a stroke to improve the ability to speak again. The findings will help researchers understand how functional networks work in the brain. They ...
Medical Xpress / Restricting flavored e-cigarettes cuts vaping rates but raises smoking rates for young adults, study finds
In recent years, vaping has become popular as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. Flavored electronic cigarettes—known as e-cigarettes—have become so popular among young adults that some states have implemented ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers propose framework to identify food selectivity origins in the brain
Human evolution has revolved around food, from identifying and foraging for it to growing and preparing it. Carnegie Mellon University researchers have identified a region in the brain's visual cortex that responds to food ...