Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may…
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Antitumor mRNA-based vaccines show potential against gastric cancer metastasis
Neoantigen (tumor-specific antigen) mRNA-based vaccines induce progenitor‑exhausted T cells that support anti‑PD‑1 therapy, leading to enhanced antitumor efficacy against gastric cancer, which has metastasized to the peritoneum (i.e., the lining…
Survey reveals top reasons why kids avoid going to school
On the first day of school, Kelley McChristy waves goodbye as her sons head out the door, equipped with coping tools to support a smooth transition back to the classroom.…
Dollar stores’ food options may not be hurting American diets overall, analysis shows
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Using dollar stores for food purchases may be a common practice for Americans looking to free up funds for the rest of their grocery list, researchers…
A glutamate modulator improves schizophrenia-related dysfunction, may open new treatment paths
Evenamide treatment (3 mg/kg, i.p.) normalized the increased number of spontaneously active DA neurons in both male and female MAM rats. Single-unit extracellular electrophysiological recordings were performed in the VTA (A)…
Study of train disaster finds high rates of PTSD and depression in affected communities
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A peer-reviewed study led by a national team of psychologists and public health experts found elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as major…
Ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help treat dangerous snoring condition
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People who practiced blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a…
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medical image analysis
Aaron Nicolson working on his model for automated X-ray reporting. Credit: CSIRO One in two Australians regularly use artificial intelligence (AI), with that number expected to grow. AI is showing…
Excessive screen time raises heart disease risk: Study
Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels Children who spend too much time in front of screens, whether phones or TVs, have an increased risk of heart and metabolic disease, according to…
The meditation app revolution is here, and it’s backed by science
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Do you have a meditation app on your smartphone, computer or wearable device? Well, you’re not alone. There are now thousands of meditation apps available worldwide,…
