By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Updated 10:14 AM ET, Wed September 14, 2022 (CNN)Taking a daily multivitamin might be associated with improved brain function in older adults, a new study says, and the benefit appears to be greater for those with a history of cardiovascular disease. The findings did not surprise the researchers — rather, they were...
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Researchers develop painless tattoos that can be self-administered
by Georgia Institute of Technology A magnified view of a microneedle patch with green tattoo ink. Credit: Georgia Tech Instead of sitting in a tattoo chair for hours enduring painful punctures, imagine getting tattooed by a skin patch containing microscopic needles. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed low-cost, painless, and bloodless tattoos...
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Drug turns cancer gene into ‘eat me’ flag for immune system
by Robin Marks, University of California, San Francisco Microscopy of a lung tumor biopsy. Credit: Lin Ma Tumor cells are notoriously good at evading the human immune system; they put up physical walls, wear disguises and handcuff the immune system with molecular tricks. Now, UC San Francisco researchers have developed a drug that overcomes some...
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Risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease increases by 50-80% in older adults who have had COVID-19
by Case Western Reserve University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Older people who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk—as much as 50% to 80% higher than a control group—of developing Alzheimer’s disease within a year, according to a study of more than 6 million patients 65 and older. In a study published today...
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The Most Common Side Effects Of The New Bivalent COVID Booster
By Jillian Wilson Sep 13, 2022, 10:55 AM EDT|Updated 3 hours ago As of Sept. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized an updated COVID-19 vaccine with the goal of fending off a surge in cases this fall and winter. Moderna and Pfizer both have new bivalent vaccines that target the original strain of coronavirus and omicron subvariants...
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What can help ease discomfort from lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance can cause uncomfortable symptoms. Different medications and other strategies may help to ease these symptoms. However, limiting or avoiding lactose is the only effective way to manage the condition. Lactose intolerance is when the body cannot properly break down a sugar called lactose. As the body cannot digest lactose, a person may experience pain...
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What is pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema occurs when fluid accumulates in the air sacs of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. This interferes with gas exchange and can cause respiratory failure. Pulmonary edema can be acute (occurring suddenly) or chronic (occurring more slowly over time). Acute pulmonary edema is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention. One...
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How To Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke When Indoors
From using the right air purifier to creating clean rooms, PNNL researcher Chrissi Antonopoulos offers tips on protecting you and your family from harmful wildfire smoke when indoors. The dangers of inhaling smoke are well established. Many people do their best to avoid breathing it in. But what about when the smoke comes to you?...
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3D Printed Tablets for Controlled Drug Release
SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2022 CONN HASTINGS MATERIALS, MEDICINE Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have developed a technique that allows them to 3D print pharmaceutical tablets using different types of starch. By modifying the types of starch used and the shape of the tablets, the team can fine-tune drug release to be either rapid or...
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Discovery of a key mechanism behind the formation of brown adipose tissue, which prevents obesity
INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOMEDICINE (IRB BARCELONA) IMAGE: GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT. CREDIT: IRB BARCELONA Barcelona, 13 September 2022 – Obesity is a growing global health problem and its prevalence has tripled since 1975. More than 650 million people are affected by this condition worldwide, and 28% of people in Spain over 18 years of age have this...