A sweeping study from Sweden is challenging the long-held belief that autism mostly affects boys. Autism has traditionally been seen as a condition that mainly affects males. However, a large study from Sweden published by The BMJ suggests that…
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Millions Studied and One Surprising Autism Pattern Emerged
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A Simple Diet Change Was Linked to Far Fewer Strokes
Eating more like the Mediterranean may quietly cut women’s stroke risk—possibly by a lot. Women who closely followed a Mediterranean-style diet had a noticeably lower risk of stroke of all kinds, according to new research. The findings show a…
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Gut microbial butyrate enhances mucosal vaccine antibody responses
A research team from POSTECH and ImmunoBiome in Korea, led by Professor Sin-Hyeog Im, has uncovered a new mechanism showing how butyrate-a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut commensal bacteria-enhances T follicular helper…
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Therapeutic potential of engineered extracellular vesicles in osteoarthritis
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-bound nanoparticles secreted by cells and have emerged as promising therapeutic agents for osteoarthritis (OA).
These…
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CT Scans Unlock New Medical Secrets Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies
High-resolution imaging at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention in two priests who lived more than 2,000 years ago.
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A network analysis of the associations between COVID-19-related variables and health across sex, age and educational levels among Ghanaian youths
Chiesa, V., Antony, G., Wismar, M. & Rechel, B. COVID-19 pandemic: health impact of staying at home, social distancing and ‘lockdown’ measures-a systematic review of systematic reviews. J. Public. Health (Oxf). 43, e462–e481 (2021).
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Resting-state fMRI reveals immediate hemodialysis-related changes in cognitive function and brain network connectivity in end-stage renal disease
Liyanage, T. et al. Worldwide access to treatment for end-stage kidney disease: a systematic review. Lancet 385, 1975–1982 (2015).
Hu, R. et al. Macroscale neurovascular coupling and…
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The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty
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In the early 20th century, scientists sought to get to the bottom of a
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Measles outbreak in South Carolina continues but may be slowing
South Carolina released the newest numbers on its measles outbreak, and there’s news of other cases around the country.
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Scientists say this brain network may explain range of Parkinson’s symptoms : NPR
Parkinson’s disease can affect sleep, thinking and smell, as well as movement. A new study may explain why.
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Parkinson’s disease does more than cause tremors and trouble…
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