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Medical Xpress / Physical activity levels linked to risk for digestive system cancers
For digestive system cancers (DSCs), higher physical activity levels are associated with lower risk and mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Oncology.
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 / 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 / Using your phone every night before bed? Researchers say that's okay
Scrolling on your phone before bed may not be as bad for your sleep as we once thought. New research from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and the Université Laval suggests nightly screen use does not contribute to ...
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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Shared synaptic mechanism for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease unlocks new treatment possibilities
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, new research from the Okinawa Institute of Science ...
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 / A path to safer painkillers: Using cryo-electron microscopy, scientists visualize how opioids engage key brain receptor
Scientists have known for decades that opioids relieve pain by binding to molecular switches in the brain called mu-opioid receptors. What they didn't know—until now—was exactly what happens next.
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.
