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DNA nanorobots can alter artificial cells

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of 'DNA origami'. The system they developed may facilitate the transportation of large therapeutic loads into cells. This opens up a new way for the targeted administration of medication and other therapeutic interventions. Thus, a very valuable instrument can be added to the toolbox of synthetic biology.

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Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

NPR Health

On the heels of the Surgeon General's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here's what the experts recommend.

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Atop the Oregon Cascades, team finds a huge buried aquifer

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have mapped the amount of water stored beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades and found an aquifer many times larger than previously estimated -- at least 81 cubic kilometers. The finding has implications for the way scientists and policymakers think about water in the region -- an increasingly urgent issue across the Western United States as climate change reduces snowpack, intensifies drought and strains limited resources.

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How soda is changing the world

NPR Health

A new study establishes that soda consumption is doing ever more damage to health with rising rates of diabetes in regions where soda-drinking is on the rise, like sub-Saharan Africa.

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U.S. dementia cases expected to surge with aging population

News Medical Health Sciences

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.

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Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

NPR Health

On the heels of the Surgeon General's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's a growing consensus that less is better. But the evidence doesn't support abstinence for all. We asked experts to weigh in on what amount of alcohol can be consumed without increasing the risk of health harms.

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Engineering quantum entanglement at the nanoscale

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed a drastically smaller and more energy efficient method of creating coveted photon pairs that influence each other from any distance. The technology could transform computing, telecommunications, and sensing.

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Why smoke from the Los Angeles fires is still so dangerous

NPR Health

Air quality in the Los Angeles region has plummeted due to smoke from the ongoing wildfires. With all that smoke comes possible risks to human health. So what actually is smoke and why is it so harmful? Jessica Gilman , an atmospheric chemist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explains what smoke is made of, how it behaves in the atmosphere and smoke's role in climate change.

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United States dementia cases estimated to double by 2060

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.

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The impact of extreme weather events on HIV prevention and care

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers review the impact of extreme weather events related to climate change on HIV strategies.

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Chornobyl dogs' genetic differences not due to mutation

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Radiation-induced mutation is unlikely to have induced genetic differences between dog populations in Chornobyl City and the nearby Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

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Short-chain fatty acids propionate and butyrate directly modify chromatin to regulate gene expression

News Medical Health Sciences

Short-chain fatty acids influence gene regulation and chromatin accessibility, highlighting their role in colorectal cancer and normal cellular processes.

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West Bengal government to probe ‘lapse’ in administration of ‘expired’ saline

The Hindu

The CID has been brought in to investigate the administration of Ringer Lactate saline at a government medical college, which resulted in a womans death and left three others in critical condition

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NASA's Hubble tracks down a 'blue lurker' among stars

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The name 'blue lurker' might sound like a villainous character from a superhero movie. But it is a rare class of star that NASA's Hubble Space Telescope explored by looking deeply into the open star cluster M67, roughly 2,800 light-years away.

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Morning coffee cuts health risks, but all-day sipping doesn’t

News Medical Health Sciences

Moderate morning coffee consumption may lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks, but coffee consumed throughout the day offers no similar benefits.

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New study unveils breakthrough in understanding cosmic particle accelerators

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how collisionless shock waves -- found throughout the universe -- are able to accelerate particles to extreme speeds.

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Women experience higher waiting-list mortality in lung transplantation

News Medical Health Sciences

Research highlights gender-based disparities in lung transplantation, showing women face longer wait times yet achieve better post-transplant survival outcomes.

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World's oldest 3D map discovered

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have discovered what may be the world's oldest three-dimensional map, located within a quartzitic sandstone megaclast in the Paris Basin.

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What are the minimum number of tests that should be available at government healthcare facilities? ICMR releases draft list

The Hindu

The research body, in its draft document, has increased the number of medical tests that should be available at all levels of healthcare facilities

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Frontline health clinics adapt to climate challenges with assistance from a free resource

NC Health News

By Will Atwater Despite the damage to its building and the disruption of service brought by Hurricane Debby in August, Sanford’s Helping Hand Clinic staff were better prepared to handle the chaos because of earlier guidance it had gotten for dealing with extreme weather. “We were closed for 11 days, without power for half a day and Wi-Fi and internet for nine days it just was a whole catastrophe,” said clinic Director Gwendolyn Cooper.

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Australia sees a decline in type 2 diabetes, but disparities persist

News Medical Health Sciences

Type 2 diabetes incidence in Australia decreased from 2010 to 2019 overall but rose among younger men and specific ethnic groups, highlighting persistent disparities.

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Doctors demand change in nomenclature of hard to treat fungus named after India

The Hindu

The doctors group said that prejudicial naming impacts the perceptions of clinicians and public alike, ignoring the exhortations of World Health Organization, the American Society of Microbiology, and others, to not do so

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New push for stricter chemical laws to shield kids from harmful exposure

News Medical Health Sciences

Research highlights the rising impact of synthetic chemicals on children's health, linking them to noncommunicable diseases and advocating for stringent global regulations.

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JPHMP Appoints Three New Associate Editors: Gulzar Shah, Brian Castrucci, and Jessica Malaty Rivera

JPHMP Direct

JPHMP is pleased to announce that three new Associate Editors have been added to our leadership team! Read all about it here. The post JPHMP Appoints Three New Associate Editors: Gulzar Shah, Brian Castrucci, and Jessica Malaty Rivera first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

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Sleep loss triggers intrusive memories by disrupting REM sleep

News Medical Health Sciences

Sleep deprivation affects the brain's memory control, with REM sleep essential for effective suppression of intrusive memories and cognitive function.

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Health, housing and the path ahead: UC Berkeley researchers on the Los Angeles fires

Berkeley Public Health

As a series of historic fires continue to burn in L.A., scholars offer insight into their causes and fallout.

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Time-restricted eating paired with exercise: Small changes, big impact

News Medical Health Sciences

Study reveals that combining time-restricted eating with exercise results in small but significant reductions in fat mass and body fat percentage while preserving fat-free mass. However, variability in outcomes and short study durations highlight the need for further research.

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X-ray flashes from a nearby supermassive black hole accelerate mysteriously

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers observed flashes of X-rays coming from a supermassive black hole at a steadily increasing clip. The source could be the core of a dead star that's teetering at the black hole's edge.

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The Rise of Ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP) in Modern Disinfection

News Medical Health Sciences

Discover the benefits of ionized hydrogen peroxide for disinfection. Jim Reynolds shares expert insights on its applications and impact on industry standards.

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Public physicians in NYC reach tentative contract agreement, avoid strike

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Physicians at multiple public hospitals in New York City reached a tentative contract agreement with their employers on Monday, avoiding a potential strike. The tentative agreement includes substantial base salary increases, retention bonuses for years of service and for certain specialties, and the restoration of cuts to sick leave hours, according to Doctors Council SEIU, the union representing more th

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Scientists discover why cancer cells die differently after radiotherapy

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists at Children's Medical Research Institute have solved a big mystery in cancer research why cells die in different ways following radiotherapy.

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Simplifying Cloud Database Management with Infrastructure Automation

Smart Data Collective

Streamline your operations! Discover how infrastructure automation can simplify cloud database management for efficiency and scalability.

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Beat the Blues with your plate: Can a fibre-rich diet fight depression?

The Hindu

A recent meta-analysis of 18 studies, published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, found that a high-fibre diet significantly reduces the odds of depression, with five times greater benefits for adolescents than adults

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New test could predict lung cancer outcomes using tumor DNA

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, UCL, UCLH and Personalis have found that a test to detect circulating tumor DNA can predict lung cancer outcome in a Cancer Research UK-funded study.

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