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Medical Xpress / Can the mental health benefits of exercise be bottled?
We all know the feeling: the mental clarity that comes after a good run or a heavy workout. Science backs this up, even showing that for non-severe depression, exercise can be just as effective as antidepressants or therapy. ...
Medical Xpress / Virgin olive oil protects cognitive health through the gut microbiota, research reveals
Virgin olive oil is considered one of the fundamental pillars of the Mediterranean diet and is widely recognized for its cardiovascular and metabolic health benefits. However, its direct influence on the human brain through ...
Medical Xpress / AI for language access in surgical care: Patient preferences and an implementation framework
Language barriers contribute substantially to inequities in U.S. surgical care. Spanish-speaking patients are especially affected by communication challenges and inconsistent interpreter access during complex or time-sensitive ...
Medical Xpress / Oral vaccine strategy used modified bacterium to combat colorectal cancer
A research team investigating the use of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes against colorectal cancer has discovered a way to build a modified version of Listeria as an oral vaccine to prime the immune system directly within ...
Medical Xpress / Periods may trigger pain for many who have sickle cell disease
Pain related to sickle cell disease (SCD) increases during menstruation, as do emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations, for many women and girls—according to a new, nationwide study led by researchers at UC ...
Medical Xpress / Natural compound derived from ashwagandha plant could benefit lymphoma patients
A new UNC study finds that a chemical derived from ashwagandha disrupts viral and cancer processes that make B-cell lymphomas difficult to treat with standard chemotherapy. Cancer has many causes, including inherited genes, ...
Medical Xpress / What a zinc gradient in dentin could mean for fillings and tooth health
Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to be both strong and sensitive. Besides calcium and phosphate, teeth contain trace elements such ...
Medical Xpress / Study finds IGF speeds lymphatic vessel growth, hinting at new lymphedema therapy
Scientists have made a breakthrough that could lead to effective treatments for lymphedema, a painful swelling condition for which there is currently no cure. Lymphedema can be congenital or caused by an injury, but it mostly ...
Medical Xpress / High-performance ECG patch eliminates cold gel and irritating adhesives
Conventional ECG patches often require cold gels and adhesives, which can cause skin irritation and leave marks. These materials can also lose effectiveness during vigorous movement, compromising signal quality. Addressing ...
Medical Xpress / Eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer's detection
The eyes—specifically, the outer area of the retina—may provide a window into early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) long before irreversible brain damage has occurred, according to new research from Houston Methodist. ...
Medical Xpress / Big Five personality traits showed little link to changing exercise beliefs
Physical activity is a key piece of a person's overall health and quality of life. But physical activity rates among college students (particularly female students) have declined in recent years, and little research has been ...
Medical Xpress / Urine DNA test may spot Lynch syndrome urinary cancers before symptoms
A pioneering genetic test is improving early diagnosis and treatment for people with hereditary cancer caused by a genetic condition. The test, developed with the help of Newcastle University scientists, identifies specific ...
