Wed.Dec 04, 2024

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Rights Group: Afghan women barred from studying nursing and midwivery

NPR Health

Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week.

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Lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research identifies an association between glyphosate exposure in mice and symptoms of neuroinflammation, as well as accelerated Alzheimer's disease-like pathology. This study tracks both the presence and impact of glyphosate's byproducts in the brain long after exposure ends, showing an array of persistent, damaging effects on brain health. The findings suggest the brain may be much more susceptible to the damaging effects of the herbicide than previously thought.

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Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors

NPR Health

At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state.

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El Ártico sin hielo: un escenario que podría llegar en 2027

Environmental Health News

El verano ártico sin hielo, un hito alarmante del cambio climático, podría ser una realidad mucho antes de lo esperado, marcando un giro inquietante en la historia del planeta.

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Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids

NPR Health

At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers, and other treatments for trans kids in the state.

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How did humans and dogs become friends? Connections in the Americas began 12,000 years ago

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study sheds light on how long humans in the Americas have had relationships with the ancestors of today's dogs -- and asks an 'existential question': What is a dog?

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La presentación del ‘Atlas mundial de la sequía’ abre la COP16 sobre agua y tierras en Riad

Environmental Health News

La investigación muestra el impacto de la falta de gestión hídrica en el abastecimiento, la agricultura, la energía hidroeléctrica, la navegación fluvial y los ecosistemas en un fenómeno que afectará a tres de cada cuatro personas en 2050.

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Longer careers in ice hockey are linked to a greater risk of CTE, a new study finds

NPR Health

A new Boston University study of 77 deceased male ice hockey players found that their chances of developing the degenerative brain disease known as CTE increased with each year they played the sport.

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20th century lead exposure damaged American mental health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or hyperactive, according to researchers. They estimate that 151 million cases of psychiatric disorder over the past 75 years have resulted from American children's exposure to lead.

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Jamie Foxx pushes on Capitol Hill for more Down syndrome research funding in honor of sister  

The Hill

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx joined lawmakers on Capitol Hill Wednesday to push for more funding for the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) research program on Down syndrome. The DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act, named after Foxx’s late sister who had Down syndrome, has already passed the House and been introduced to the Senate. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) worked with Rep.

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Childhood diabetes rates surge globally

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate global trends in childhood diabetes rates and different factors that contribute to its incidence.

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The surprising effect of stress on your brain’s reward system

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Some people bounce back from trauma, but others get caught in depressive loops that sap the joy from their lives.

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Glyphosate exposure linked to lasting brain inflammation

News Medical Health Sciences

The human brain is an incredibly adaptable organ, often able to heal itself even from significant trauma.

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Largest study of CTE in male ice hockey players finds odds increased 34% with each year played

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A large study, of 77 deceased male ice hockey players, has found that the odds of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increased by 34% each year played, and 18 of 19 National Hockey League players had CTE. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated traumatic brain injuries and most frequently found in former contact sport athletes exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI).

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Long Covid in teenagers shows significant improvement within two years

News Medical Health Sciences

Most young people who were confirmed to have long Covid three months after a positive PCR test had recovered within 24 months, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

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We might feel love in our fingertips - but did the Ancient Mesopotamians?

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A multidisciplinary team of researchers studied a large body of texts to find out how people in the ancient Mesopotamian region (within modern day Iraq) experienced emotions in their bodies thousands of years ago.

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Clinical psychology training in India needs central body, streamlining to avoid dilution of professional standards: study

The Hindu

The existence of multiple training paths for the same licensure category allows less rigorous routes to licensure, undermining the quality of training and professionalism in the field, ultimately affecting mental health services, one of the authors of the study said

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Owning a home in the US linked to longer life

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study finds that owning a home in early adult life adds approximately four months to the lives of male Americans born in the early twentieth century.

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Creatine and resistance workouts combat sarcopenia

News Medical Health Sciences

Combining creatine supplementation with resistance training boosts muscle strength, lean mass, and cognitive health in older adults, offering a safe and effective strategy against sarcopenia.

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The heart has its own 'brain'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research shows that the heart has a mini-brain -- its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which is much more diverse and complex than previously thought, could lead to new treatments for heart diseases.

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Novel single-cell genomics analysis approach provides direct insights into cell cycle and proliferation

News Medical Health Sciences

By inferring proliferation rates from single-cell genomics, SPRINTER enhances understanding of tumor evolution and identifies key clones in cancer progression.

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Massive asteroid impacts did not change Earth's climate in the long term

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to any lasting changes in the Earth's climate, according to a new study.

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Common farming pesticides linked to rheumatoid arthritis

News Medical Health Sciences

Exposure to specific pesticides is linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis risk, with notable dose-response trends for malathion and carbofuran among older licensed applicators in the Agricultural Health Study.

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Astronomers close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astrophysicists find the birth sites of gigantic elliptical galaxies which they say gives new clues about how they were formed. The galaxies look like bulging footballs and how they were created remains a mystery to scientists -- until now.

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ACMG sets new lifelong guidelines for managing phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency

News Medical Health Sciences

Updated evidence-based clinical guidelines for phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency diagnosis and management.

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Mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and other large animals for food. Their research sheds new light on both the rapid expansion of humans throughout the Americas and the extinction of large ice age mammals.

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Alzheimer's genetic risk studies undermined by systemic biases

News Medical Health Sciences

Recent research in Nature Genetics reveals pervasive biases in GWAX studies using parental history of Alzheimer’s, highlighting potential misdirection in genetic associations and disease risk predictions. A novel GSUB method identifies false signals stemming from confounding factors like survival bias and socioeconomic status.

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Integrating BPM Software Into Your Data Strategy

Smart Data Collective

BPA software is great for data-driven companies that are trying to improve their bottom line.

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Fructose consumption linked to accelerated tumor growth in cancer models

News Medical Health Sciences

Fructose consumption has increased considerably over the past five decades, largely due to the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in beverages and ultra-processed foods.

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Call the Axis of Adversaries Whatever You Want, But Take It Seriously

RAND

Military ties among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are deepening. This trend may upend how the United States and its allies around the world think about and provide for their national security.

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Altered gait contributes to long-term knee problems after ACL surgery

News Medical Health Sciences

For people with an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, surgical ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is an effective treatment for restoring joint stability, however, many treated patients still develop additional long-term knee problems, such as knee osteoarthritis.

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Film Review—Wicked Part One: The Personal Is the Political

The New Social Worker

At a time when desperately needed, the blended genius that created Wicked: Part One offers the magnificent beauty of hope. Review and commentary by SaraKay Smullens.

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Cancer therapy may raise heart attack and stroke risks by disrupting immune regulation in arteries

News Medical Health Sciences

Immune checkpoint inhibitors may heighten cardiovascular risks by altering immune interactions in atherosclerotic plaques, particularly in diabetic patients.

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Manta rays inspire fast swimming soft robot yet

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability to control the robot's movement in the water.

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