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Maternal childhood trauma may lead to early metabolic changes in male children

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Adverse situations experienced by the mother during childhood—such as neglect or physical, psychological or sexual violence—can trigger excessive weight gain in male children as early as the first two months of life. This was shown in a study that followed 352 pairs of newborns and their mothers in the cities of Guarulhos and São Paulo, Brazil. The results were published in the journal Scientific Reports.

A total body PET scanner can now help detect brain disease by assessing blood-brain barrier permeability

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UC Davis Health’s first-of-its-kind total body scanner EXPLORER is being given yet another new assignment—assessing how cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other systemic conditions, can affect the brain.

Researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein

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While including oats in a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fiber content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied—until now. New research suggests there’s even more to this grain.

Smoking, eating, vaping, dabbing are most common routes of marijuana use

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Smoking, eating, vaping, and dabbing are the most common routes of marijuana use, according to research published in the April 10 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Higher temperatures tied to greater risk for mortality in people undergoing dialysis

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Moderately elevated ambient temperature is associated with increased mortality in patients undergoing dialysis, according to a study published in the February issue of the Clinical Kidney Journal.

New clues as to why drugs are effective for Alzheimer’s disease

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A team of scientists including UCL researchers has tested four anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s therapeutics to find out how the drugs bind to toxic amyloid beta protein to tackle the disease.

Our brains can communicate wordlessly, through our eyes

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McGill researchers have demonstrated something long assumed: that glances can transmit information about one’s mental state to others without a single word being exchanged. They speculate that this primal ability may have played a role in assuring the survival of human society at times when making a sound could have attracted predators.

Stem cell-based infection model provided better insights into the hepatitis D virus

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Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infects the liver and causes severe inflammation. According to WHO estimates, 12 million people worldwide are infected with HDV. Currently, there are only a few treatment options.

2000 to 2021 saw increase in incidence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma

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From 2000 to 2021, there was an increase in the incidence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which was seen in all age groups, according to a study published online April 14 in JAMA Network Open.

Cycling promotes health and longevity in older adults, especially nondrivers

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A significant number of older adults in Japan use bicycles as a means of transportation compared with their counterparts in Europe and the United States. Previous research has demonstrated that cyclists exhibit higher levels of social interaction and physical activity. Although cycling is considered a vital activity that can reduce the need for long-term care and lower mortality risk, long-term follow-up studies have not examined these correlations in the Japanese context.

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An AI-based classification system for facial pigmented lesions

Engineers create first immunocompetent leukemia device for CAR T immunotherapy screening

Improvements to patient recovery strategies lower long-term opioid usage after colorectal surgery

Proteins important in brain communication have different roles than previously thought

Hidden bias may leave women and older adults underdiagnosed for HIV in Spain

Maternal childhood trauma may lead to early metabolic changes in male children

A total body PET scanner can now help detect brain disease by assessing blood-brain barrier permeability

Researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein

Smoking, eating, vaping, dabbing are most common routes of marijuana use

Higher temperatures tied to greater risk for mortality in people undergoing dialysis

New clues as to why drugs are effective for Alzheimer’s disease

Our brains can communicate wordlessly, through our eyes

Stem cell-based infection model provided better insights into the hepatitis D virus

2000 to 2021 saw increase in incidence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Cycling promotes health and longevity in older adults, especially nondrivers

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