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Medical Xpress / Long-term calorie restriction may slow normal brain aging
As the brain ages, cells in the central nervous system experience metabolic dysfunction and increased oxidative damage. These cellular issues impair the ability to maintain the myelin sheath (the protective covering around ...
Medical Xpress / Evaluating the effectiveness of a state-level SNAP incentive program
When Eat Well, Be Well was launched in Rhode Island in January 2024, it was the first program of its kind in the country to offer a financial incentive for those in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ...
Medical Xpress / Many men may not need long-term hormone therapy for prostate cancer, study suggests
A study co-led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that most of the benefits of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer occur within the first 9 to 12 months. Extending ...
Medical Xpress / HER2-targeted therapy shows promising results in rare bile duct cancers
Zanidatamab, a bispecific HER2-targeted antibody, delivered clinically meaningful and durable responses for patients with HER2-positive biliary tract cancer (BTC), according to final results from the HERIZON-BTC-01 clinical ...
Medical Xpress / Research challenges idea that gene PTPN22 boosts production of interferons
A new paper from the University of Kansas overturns the idea that a "risk gene" carried by millions of people worldwide influences production of type 1 interferon, a workhorse of the immune system. The work is published in ...
Medical Xpress / Routine first trimester ultrasounds lead to earlier detection of fetal anomalies, finds study
Scanning for serious structural issues in fetuses during the first trimester can result in earlier detection of these issues, reports a new study led by Aris Papageorghiou at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, published ...
Medical Xpress / Methamphetamine impairs dopamine uptake by targeting a protein modification
Dopamine brings on a surge of pleasure, but too much dopamine in a synapse can ultimately lead to mood disorders and addiction. A recent preclinical study published in The FASEB Journal suggests that methamphetamine boosts ...
Medical Xpress / Key marker linking coronary artery disease to cognitive decline identified
Individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD)—a constricting or blocking of blood vessels feeding the heart—face increased risks of strokes, cognitive impairment and dementia. However, the link between CAD and cognitive ...
Medical Xpress / Shape of your behind may signal diabetes
The shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes in different ways with aging, lifestyle, frailty, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes, and these changes differ between women and men, according to new research ...
Medical Xpress / Psychological distress in Gaza has tripled over the past 5 years amid ongoing conflict, surveys suggest
A new study tracking the mental health of adults in the Gaza Strip suggests that psychological distress has tripled over the past five years, with a sharp increase following the conflict escalation in October 2023.
Medical Xpress / Virtual retina could help unlock new vision loss treatments
New computer modeling could help scientists better understand how the retina regenerates, opening the door to new treatments for vision loss, according to a study from the University of Surrey.
Medical Xpress / Immediate treatment for traumatic brain injuries linked to lower risk for Alzheimer's disease
Getting treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 41%, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.
