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How weight gain can worsen symptoms of asthma
Changes in gut function brought on by weight gain have been associated with an increase in severe symptoms of asthma, according to new research.
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Adversity in childhood increases risk of heart and blood vessel disease
People who experienced adversity in childhood are at increased risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease in early adulthood.
Researchers from the University of...
Preventing nervous system damage after COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Basel have identified new biomarkers that can prevent nervous system damage after exposure to COVID-19.
Coronavirus does not infect nerve...
Carnitine intake in new-borns is linked to better growth and development
A new study has found that carnitine intake in new-born babies in the first postnatal weeks promotes better growth and larger brain size.
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Regular exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer
Aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%, according to a new study from Tel Aviv University.
According to the researchers, intense...
A new function of the autonomic nervous system has been discovered
The autonomic nervous system also spontaneously restores muscle function following a nerve injury, according to MedUni Vienna.
The autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary...
How the effects of dopamine change after aversive events
A new study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience has examined the effects of dopamine after aversive and unpleasant events.
The effects of dopamine on...
A potential new type 1 diabetes medication has been discovered
A new type 1 diabetes medication could prevent the disease by inhibiting a gene associated with the onset of the disease, according to the...
Obesity in young people is one of the key causes of atrial fibrillation
Severe obesity in young people is one of the key causes of artrial fibrillation in adult life, according to research from the University of...
Understanding the molecular causes behind early onset Parkinson’s
Researchers have identified the molecular causes of early onset Parkinson’s disease, creating a pathway for new treatments.
The average age of Parkinson’s disease onset is...
A new treatment for lung cancer has been identified
Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for lung cancer, which could also aid early detection of the disease.
Scientists investigating the mechanics of the...
Understanding the neurological effects of postpartum depression
Conditions such as postpartum depression and psychosis can lead to alterations in the neuronal circuits of new mothers, disrupting the mother-child bonding process, according...
Early intervention is encouraged for children with spinal muscular atrophy
The “wait and see” approach to treatment in children with expected spinal muscular atrophy puts patients at risk of irreversible symptoms, according to new...
New high blood pressure treatment works on resistant patients
A new drug has been shown to significantly reduce hypertension in patients who do not respond to existing high blood pressure treatment.
According to results...
Inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for premature birth
A University of Gothenburg study shows that inflammatory bowel disease is a risk factor for preterm birth even when in apparent disease remission.
The findings...
Bivalirudin is the safest treatment for percutaneous coronary intervention
Researchers have found that bivalirudin is a safer and more effective anticoagulant than heparin for treating percutaneous coronary intervention patients.
The researchers found that heart...
Substance use disorder leads to worse general health outcomes
According to new research, people with a history of hospitalisation due to substance use disorder experience significantly worse outcomes following the onset of a...
Inflammatory brain cells could be one of the key causes of schizophrenia
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have found that having fewer connections between nerve cells could be one of the key causes of schizophrenia.
The researchers...
Non-invasive tests work in long-term hepatitis C treatment
Researchers from MedUni Vienna have found that long-term hepatitis C treatment can be improved by non-invasive tests, despite doubts surrounding the method.
A team of...
How understanding skin inflammation can combat UV damage
A study from the University of Bonn has identified a skin inflammation signalling pathway that can combat UV damage and skin infections.
Inflammatory skin reactions...
