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Physical activity levels linked to risk for digestive system cancers

Physical activity levels linked to risk for digestive system cancers

by Elana GotkineFor digestive system cancers (DSCs), higher physical activity levels are associated with lower risk and mortality, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 30 inJAMA Oncology.Yiwen Zha

Physical activity levels linked to risk for digestive system cancers

by Elana GotkineFor digestive system cancers (DSCs), higher physical activity levels are associated with lower risk and mortality, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 30 inJAMA Oncology.Yiwen Zha
New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice

New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityA histology showing the ankle joint of a mouse four days after receiving the new antibody treatment, V11 sFc. Credit: Ravetch lab, . Rockefeller Universit

New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityA histology showing the ankle joint of a mouse four days after receiving the new antibody treatment, V11 sFc. Credit: Ravetch lab, . Rockefeller Universit
Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus

Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus

by Elana GotkineObesity is independently associated with an increased prevalence of tinnitus, according to a study published online Nov. 2 inCureus.Ashir Ahtsham, from Lahore General Hospital in Pakis

Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus

by Elana GotkineObesity is independently associated with an increased prevalence of tinnitus, according to a study published online Nov. 2 inCureus.Ashir Ahtsham, from Lahore General Hospital in Pakis
Parasports provide a range of benefits for people with cerebral palsy

Parasports provide a range of benefits for people with cerebral palsy

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologysummarizes the multiple benefits of sport participation for people with cerebral palsy. The authors prese

Parasports provide a range of benefits for people with cerebral palsy

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologysummarizes the multiple benefits of sport participation for people with cerebral palsy. The authors prese
Sex and age shape Batten disease progression, brainwave study finds

Sex and age shape Batten disease progression, brainwave study finds

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterWT mice of both sexes showed robust auditory duration MMN responses. Credit:Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders(2025). DOI: 10.1186/s11689-025-09652-2Batten

Sex and age shape Batten disease progression, brainwave study finds

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterWT mice of both sexes showed robust auditory duration MMN responses. Credit:Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders(2025). DOI: 10.1186/s11689-025-09652-2Batten
Poor olfaction linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease

Poor olfaction linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease

by Elana GotkinePoor olfaction is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in older adults, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 30 inJAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck

Poor olfaction linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease

by Elana GotkinePoor olfaction is associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) in older adults, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 30 inJAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck
How the immune system keeps mucosal fungi in check

How the immune system keeps mucosal fungi in check

byUniversity of ZurichThe yeast fungus Candida albicans (blue) breaks out of human immune cells (red) by forming long thread-like cells called hyphae. The part of the hypha that has already left the i

How the immune system keeps mucosal fungi in check

byUniversity of ZurichThe yeast fungus Candida albicans (blue) breaks out of human immune cells (red) by forming long thread-like cells called hyphae. The part of the hypha that has already left the i
Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease

Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease

by COPD FoundationSelf-reported symptoms by disease group and sex. Credit:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation(2025). DOI: 10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0620Men and women with

Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease

by COPD FoundationSelf-reported symptoms by disease group and sex. Credit:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation(2025). DOI: 10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0620Men and women with
Scientists reveal another piece in the long COVID puzzle

Scientists reveal another piece in the long COVID puzzle

by Wiida Fourie-Basson,Stellenbosch UniversityIllustrative co-localization of NETs and microclots markers in control and LC individual plasma, and performance of LC quantitative detection performance.

Scientists reveal another piece in the long COVID puzzle

by Wiida Fourie-Basson,Stellenbosch UniversityIllustrative co-localization of NETs and microclots markers in control and LC individual plasma, and performance of LC quantitative detection performance.
Long COVID: Resistance exercise can improve physical and mental symptoms

Long COVID: Resistance exercise can improve physical and mental symptoms

byUniversity of GlasgowCredit:JAMA Network Open(2025). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.34304A three-month program of resistance exercise can help improve the physical and mental well-being of people

Long COVID: Resistance exercise can improve physical and mental symptoms

byUniversity of GlasgowCredit:JAMA Network Open(2025). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.34304A three-month program of resistance exercise can help improve the physical and mental well-being of people
Overactive bladder prevalent among women with fibromyalgia, study finds

Overactive bladder prevalent among women with fibromyalgia, study finds

by Elana GotkineOveractive bladder (OAB) is prevalent among women with fibromyalgia (FM) and is associated with higher symptom severity and comorbidity, according to a studypublishedinNeurourology Uro

Overactive bladder prevalent among women with fibromyalgia, study finds

by Elana GotkineOveractive bladder (OAB) is prevalent among women with fibromyalgia (FM) and is associated with higher symptom severity and comorbidity, according to a studypublishedinNeurourology Uro
Parents who struggle to identify emotions may face higher burnout, alexithymia study finds

Parents who struggle to identify emotions may face higher burnout, alexithymia study finds

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsResearchers at the Institute of Psychology at the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw report associations between alexithymia and

Parents who struggle to identify emotions may face higher burnout, alexithymia study finds

byJustin Jackson, Medical XpressCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsResearchers at the Institute of Psychology at the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw report associations between alexithymia and