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Child ADHD risk linked to mother’s use of acetaminophen
The risk of developing ADHD was three times higher in children whose mothers used the pain-relief drug acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy. …
Small amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity are associated with big reductions in dementia risk
A study involving nearly 90,000 adults found that engaging in just 35 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week was associated with a 41% lower risk of developing…
Environmental factors more important than genetics in risk of age-related diseases and premature death
A new study has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than…
Artificial sweetener aspartame triggers insulin spike leading to blood vessel inflammation in mice
New research conducted on mice indicates that aspartame, one of the most commonly used sugar substitutes, may affect vascular health. …
New lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain through the blood-brain barrier
A new lipid nanoparticle system enables intravenous delivery of mRNA to the brain, overcoming the blood-brain barrier and potentially expanding treatment options for neurological and psychiatric diseases. …
DNA changes and biological pathways associated with inherited cancer risk
The first large-scale screening of inherited DNA changes, known as single nucleotide variants, identified fewer than 400 variants that are essential for initiating and driving cancer growth. …
Ketamine: From club drug to antidepressant?
Researchers have identified a brain receptor complex and the underlying structural mechanisms associated with the antidepressant ketamine. …
SSRI antidepressants can protect against infections and sepsis by regulating immune response
Scientists have discovered how SSRI antidepressants regulate the immune response and prevent sepsis in mice, demonstrating a potential new use for these popular drugs. …
Gene editing breakthrough could improve treatment for liver disease and other disorders
Researchers have developed a gene editing strategy that significantly enhances liver gene therapy effectiveness, potentially treating around 700 genetic disorders in various organs and tissues. …
Long-term yogurt consumption linked to decreased incidence of certain colorectal cancer types
Long-term consumption of yogurt is associated with lower rates of Bifidobacterium-positive proximal colorectal cancer. …
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Child ADHD risk linked to mother’s use of acetaminophen
The risk of developing ADHD was three times higher in children whose mothers used the pain-relief drug acetaminophen (paracetamol) during pregnancy. …
Diet and Lifestyle
Environmental factors more important than genetics in risk of age-related diseases and premature death
A new study has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than…
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New tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-COV-2 variants before they take off
A newly developed powerful tool can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants with high transmission potential before they become widespread. …
