People commonly link gout to excessive drinking or poor diet, but new research shows that genetics may play a larger role in developing this arthritic condition than previously believed. Insights from a Global Study on Gout In a recent study, an international team of researchers analyzed genetic information from 2.6 million individuals across 13 DNA […]
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On Friday, the United States approved the first blood test for Alzheimer’s, a decision that could enable patients to start treatment sooner with newly approved medications that slow the progression of this debilitating neurological disease. New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s The test, created by Fujirebio Diagnostics, analyzes the ratio of two proteins in the blood.
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Many people read while on the toilet, but smartphones may keep us sitting there longer than is healthy. A recent survey found that toilet phone users have a 46% higher risk of developing hemorrhoids, swollen veins in the rectum often caused by prolonged pressure. The study showed that age, sex, BMI, exercise habits, and fiber
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While it’s easy to recognize when we’re under intense stress, identifying low-level, chronic stress that lingers in the background is much more challenging. To help with this, researchers at Tufts University have developed a new type of dental floss that can analyze your saliva and provide insight into your stress levels. The Biological Impact of
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After discovering the blood vessels responsible for finger wrinkles in water, young readers of The Conversation’s Curious Kids series had more questions for scientists: “Do the wrinkles always form the same way?” one reader asked. Curiosity Sparks a Scientific Investigation “I thought, ‘I haven’t the foggiest clue!‘” recalls Guy German, a biomedical engineer from Binghamton
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A new study has uncovered a method to prevent cell death, potentially paving the way for treatments that could slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. Apoptosis, the body’s ancient “cell suicide” mechanism, is controlled by interactions within the BCL-2 protein family. While some of these proteins support cell survival, others initiate cell
Whoop has partially retreated from its contentious upgrade policy for the Whoop 5.0 fitness tracker. Initially, when the company unveiled the Whoop 5.0 this week, it told members they could receive the new device by either extending their subscriptions by 12 months or paying a one-time upgrade fee of $49—or $79 for the version with
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Your brain not only has to store a huge collection of past memories, but it also needs to handle new information daily—meaning it must prepare for forming new memories even as it processes existing ones. Sleep is widely recognized as essential for memory and learning, but many of the exact processes behind it remain unclear.
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As cannabis becomes legal in many parts of the US, attention is turning from the ethics of its use to its health effects. Recent research indicates that smoking cannabis does not reduce sperm quality, contradicting findings from some previous studies. Study Analyzes Semen Samples from 921 Men to Assess Sperm Quality The study, conducted by
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A new study suggests that antibodies can push our eyes into an enhanced repair mode, stimulating nerve cell regeneration in the retina beyond their normal healing capacity. New Treatment Shows Promise for Restoring Vision by Targeting Prox1 in Mice The South Korean research team sees this treatment as a potential breakthrough for restoring vision once
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