Summary: A new study based on data from 18,740 dementia patients suggests that antidepressants may accelerate cognitive decline. Researchers found that patients taking antidepressants, particularly SSRIs like escitalopram, citalopram, and…
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Colorado is tackling air pollution in vulnerable neighborhoods by regulating 5 air toxics
The Globeville, Elyria-Swansea and Commerce City communities in metro Denver are choked by air pollution from nearby highways, an oil refinery and a Superfund site. While these neighborhoods have long…
Selenium is an essential nutrient named after the Greek goddess of the Moon − crucial to health, it may help prevent and treat cancer
Selenium is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, contributing to the thyroid and immune function, DNA repair, and cardiovascular and cognitive health. It acts as an…
Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Brain Development and Mental Health
Summary: A decade-long study reveals how childhood adversity alters brain development, increasing risks for mental health disorders and substance use. Researchers found that teens who experienced early adversity showed delayed…
Childhood trauma increases incidence of heart disease in Black women, study finds
Credit: Christina Morillo from Pexels New research from Emory University indicates that childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women. The study, which examined the relationship between childhood exposure…
Common gynecological disorders linked to raised heart and cerebrovascular disease risk
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Having one or more common gynecological disorders, such as endometriosis or heavy or irregular periods, may be linked to a heightened risk of heart disease and…
Archaeological Survey of India commences study of Dvārakā
A team of archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has commenced a study of the submerged remains of “Dvārakā”. Located near present-day Dwarka, a town and municipality in…
Pancreatic cancer RNA vaccine shows durable T cell immunity
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers have found RNA neoantigen vaccines that generate long-lived, functional CD8+ T cells in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), potentially…
Why including people with disabilities in the workforce and higher education benefits everyone
Whether it’s declaring that blindness prevents government employees from doing their jobs or suggesting that hiring workers with intellectual disabilities contributed to Federal Aviation Administration safety lapses, the Trump administration…
New home-based intervention could reduce emergency hospital admissions for older people
Credit: MART PRODUCTION from Pexels A new service aimed at supporting older people who are starting to become frail, could reduce emergency hospital admissions by more than a third and…
