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Medical Xpress / Moderate to severe sleep apnea tied to higher risk of brain microbleeds
Research led by Korea University Ansan Hospital reports finding an association between moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and increased risk of cerebral microbleeds.
Medical Xpress / Experts warn of wider health impact of tropical cyclones in a warming climate
Beyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, heart and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric conditions, and diabetes, finds a study published ...
Medical Xpress / The shortcomings of AI responses to mental health crises
Can you imagine someone in a mental health crisis—instead of calling a helpline—typing their desperate thoughts into an app window? This is happening more and more often in a world dominated by artificial intelligence. ...
Medical Xpress / Insights from worms could help scientists harness the power of dietary restriction for longevity
The pursuit of a longer life may currently be trending for tech bros, but the notion of a fountain of youth, or even immortality, has intrigued people for millennia. Yet, some of the more evidence-based methods to increase ...
Medical Xpress / Caricature-inspired brain mapping method sharpens forecasts of cognitive and emotional traits
Caricature artists exaggerate distinctive features of an individual, deepening a cleft chin or multiplying freckles. Yale researchers have now applied a similar approach to maps of neural connections, emphasizing individual ...
Medical Xpress / New brain atlas offers unprecedented detail in MRI scans
A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualize the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by UCL researchers, in a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging.
Medical Xpress / Bowel cancer's 'Big bang': How a crucial moment determines future growth
Like the astronomical explosion that kickstarted the universe, bowel cancer has a "Big Bang" moment which determines how it will grow, according to new research.
Medical Xpress / Rosemary compound found to support healthy skin regeneration after injury
The social media trend touting rosemary and rosemary extract as part of skincare routines is now backed by science. A compound found in rosemary leaves may significantly improve the healing of skin wounds and reduce scarring, ...
Medical Xpress / Missing a common protein could affect how muscles respond to testosterone
Lacking a common protein may affect how muscles respond to testosterone, potentially affecting athletic performance and age-related muscle loss, according to a new study.
Medical Xpress / Brain pathway may fuel both aggression and self-harm
Aggression and self-harm often co-occur in individuals with a history of early-life trauma—a connection that has largely been documented by self-reporting in research and clinical settings. Adding to this connection, individuals ...
Medical Xpress / Abnormal repetitive behaviors in mice are associated with oxidative stress
Abnormal repetitive behaviors in mice are strongly linked to multiple biomarkers of oxidative stress, which occurs when antioxidants cannot counteract the effects of harmful molecules in the body, according to a study published ...
Medical Xpress / Large-scale protein screen reveals targets for a new tuberculosis vaccine
A large-scale screen of tuberculosis proteins has revealed several possible antigens that could be developed as a new vaccine for TB, the world's deadliest infectious disease.
