Vasaloppet is the world’s biggest cross-country ski race. The study examined 209,108 Swedish skiers who participated in at least one Vasaloppet race between 1989 and 2011. Credit: Vasaloppet Men who…
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Endometriosis pain leads to missed school and work in two-thirds of women with the condition, new study finds
More than two-thirds of women with endometriosis missed school or work due to pain from the condition, in a study of more than 17,000 women between the ages of 15…
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs
A lab technician works on a sequencer inside the quality control department at Complete Genomics in San Jose, Calif., Monday, July 22, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Nic Coury A California biotechnology…
Rapid blood diagnostic test developed for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Neurally-derived extracellular vesicles extracted from a standard blood sample contain microRNA sequences used to diagnose ALS. Credit: Paul Cox. A highly accurate diagnostic blood test has been developed for amyotrophic…
Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop
Fitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2024).…
“Vampiric” burial unearthed in Bishop’s former palace
Archaeologists from the Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments have unearthed a “vampiric” burial in the gardens of the Palace of the Uniate bishops, located on Góra Chełmska, Poland. The palace…
AI Conversations Help Conspiracy Theorists Change Their Views
Summary: AI-powered conversations can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by 20%. Researchers found that AI provided tailored, fact-based rebuttals to participants’ conspiracy claims, leading to a lasting change in their…
High Doses of ADHD Meds Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk
Summary: Adults taking high doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, such as Adderall, face a five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. The risk was highest for those taking…
Philly residents with opioid addiction get medication from the ‘bupe bus’ − creating a path for treatment
A mobile team offering medication treatment to people with opioid use disorder showed promise in getting patients in Philadelphia to return for follow-up visits, according to a peer-reviewed study I…
Study identifies five key factors that predict response of cancer patients to immunotherapy
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A team of researchers at IRB Barcelona has identified five independent factors that predict cancer patients’ response to checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs). The study, which has been…
