Epilepsy is associated with poor brain health, with a consistent deleterious effect seen on cognitive and motor function and mental health, according to a study published online Dec. 31 in…
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AI tool assists doctors in sharing lab results
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Stanford Medicine physicians have a new artificial intelligence tool to assist them when they message patients about test results. The technology drafts an interpretation of clinical…
Clinical trial highlights promising new treatment for intestinal worms
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new tablet combining albendazole and ivermectin is safe and more effective than albendazole alone in treating Trichuris trichiura and other soil-transmitted helminths (STH), according to…
Delayed Brain Maturation Links Genetics and Eating Disorders
Summary: Over half of 23-year-olds display restrictive, emotional, or uncontrolled eating behaviors, with delayed brain maturation playing a significant role. The research linked structural brain differences, mental health challenges, and…
How molecular dynamics in CAR T cells explain their cancer-killing behavior
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study published in Science Advances shares new insights into how two of the most common types of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells kill cancer.…
Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report
Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.” Over the past few…
Study suggests prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids may increase risk for some mental disorders in offspring
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network…
Lost treasures of European rulers found in cathedral crypt
Archaeologists have discovered a collection of lost treasures in the crypts of the Cathedral Basilica of St Stanislaus and St Ladislaus of Vilnius, located in the capital of Vilnius in…
Physical Neglect Causes Lifelong Social Challenges in Children
Summary: A new study highlights how childhood physical neglect disrupts social development more than physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Neglected children were less social, less popular, and less connected to…
