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Nov 29, 2021 … CHICAGO, Ill. — As COVID-19 variants bring renewed fears of the pandemic strengthening again, a new study finds those who end up in the hospital face a one-percent chance of suffering life-changing brain disorders as a result. Researchers with the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) say one in 100 hospitalized COVID patients will experience severe…

Nov 24, 2021 … LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Vaping causes genetic damage that can lead to disease among e-cigarette users, just like conventional cigarettes, a new study warns. Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at USC say the chemical alterations, called epigenetic changes, can cause genes to malfunction. “Our study, for the first time, investigates the biological effects…

Nov 23, 2021 … SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — A daily brisk walk or bike ride may reduce an older person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Researchers have found that physical activity dampens inflammation in the brain, protecting against mental decline. Lead author Dr. Kaitlin Casaletto from the University of California-San Francisco and her team note that…

Nov 20, 2021 … SHREVEPORT, La. — COVID-19 is typically associated with respiratory symptoms, but plenty of studies have shown how the disease can impact the brain. Research reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infiltrate neurons, leading to various neurological issues in COVID-19 patients. But how exactly does this happen? Researchers say the susceptibility of neurons and astrocytes —…

Nov 16, 2021 … BOSTON, Mass. — Lingering and unpredictable COVID-19 symptoms long after the illness is over continues to be a major point of concern. While modern medicine continues to work around the clock to better understand “long COVID” in all of its forms, a team from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Washington reports persistent COVID-related…

Nov 04, 2021 … ODENSE, Denmark —According to new research, noise pollution can significantly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists say road and railway traffic alone accounts for an astonishing one-in-seven dementia cases. Constant racket from cars, buses, and trains, as well as dirty air, speeds up the brain’s decline. This leads to the conclusion that people…

Nov 01, 2021 … DURHAM, N.C. — A drug developed over 20 years ago to treat cancer could help patients living with crippling pain, according to new research. A team from Duke University says kenpaullone switches on a gene that douses chronic inflammation. Experiments on mice and humans found it was remarkably successful at alleviating nerve injury and bone…

Oct 27, 2021 … CHICAGO, Ill. — When the heart stops beating, the rest of the body begins to shut down. Cells stop receiving oxygen and, eventually, the body dies. However, a recent study finds not every dead cell stays dead forever. Some keep functioning long after death. Researchers from the University of Illinois-Chicago’s College of Medicine found that…

Oct 25, 2021 … GENEVA, Switzerland — Exposure to the cold can treat autoimmune diseases as the body “stops fighting itself” in order to maintain heat, a new study reveals. Researchers in Switzerland believe that staying in low temperatures could be a new way to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), type 1 diabetes, lupus, and other diseases that involve the…

Oct 25, 2021 … SEATTLE, Wash. — Appendicitis can be an extremely painful condition which almost always ends in surgery. Now, however, researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine say medical science has reached the point where doctors no longer have to take out your appendix when this occurs. The results of the largest-ever clinical trial on appendicitis…

Oct 15, 2021 … WATFORD, United Kingdom — A surprising case study of a patient in the United Kingdom may be providing key evidence that cannabidiol (CBD) can be an alternative treatment for lung cancer. Researchers discovered that an older woman saw her cancerous tumor dramatically shrink after taking the marijuana ingredient daily for several years. The study, in the…

Oct 15, 2021 … LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Broken hearts are usually the stuff of poetry and love songs, but “broken heart syndrome” is quite real. Usually triggered by intense stress or personal loss, this condition can result in long-term heart injury and impaired heart function. Even worse, researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center report that broken heart syndrome is…

Oct 15, 2021 … COLUMBUS, Ohio — There are plenty of waistline-related reasons to avoid highly processed foods, but a new study is adding yet another to the list. Ohio State University scientists report ultra processed foods actively harm memory function within older brains. Researchers fed a group of older rats a diet of highly processed foods for a month,…

Oct 12, 2021 … LONDON — Young men dealing with arthritis have “significantly fewer” children than others from the same age group, a recent study reveals. Scientists believe that arthritis onset before the age of 30 may curb a man’s fertility. According to researchers at the Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands, the debilitating condition that causes pain and…

Oct 08, 2021 … LONDON — The same genetic risk factor which increases a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease may also make them more vulnerable to severe symptoms of COVID-19, a new study warns. Researchers at University College London have discovered that variants of the OAS1 gene play a role in both increasing dementia risk and worse coronavirus infections.…

Oct 07, 2021 … HOUSTON, Texas — Clostridium difficile (C.diff) is a form of bacteria which causes severe diarrhea and colon inflammation. Unsettlingly, researchers from the University of Houston report it is “everywhere” in non-healthcare settings in the United States and all over the globe. Tests on a “worldwide sample” revealed C.diff on 26 percent of environmental samples from…

Oct 07, 2021 … DALLAS, Texas — Living on a busy road could trigger heart failure, especially among women, a new study warns. A team with the American Heart Association finds that traffic and noise pollution weaken the organ, reducing its blood-pumping power. Additionally, a small rise in toxic fumes increases the risk of heart failure by almost a…

Oct 04, 2021 … CAMBRIDGE, England — More body fat dramatically raises the risk of cancers of the digestive system, warn scientists. The likelihood of a tumor developing in the stomach or liver soars by 13 percent for every additional unit of body mass index (BMI), according to new findings. Researchers also warn the risk of esophageal cancer cancer…

Sep 28, 2021 … AALBORG, Denmark — The osteoporosis drug alendronate may be doing more for patients than just strengthening bones. A new study reveals the prescription medication also appears to be reducing a patient’s chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Moreover, researchers say that protection only gets stronger the longer a person takes alendronate. Dr. Rikke Viggers from Aalborg…

Sep 22, 2021 … MELBOURNE, Australia — Bats may hold the key to beating COVID-19, according to a new study. The flying mammals have exceptional immunity, which protects them against deadly viruses. Scientists in Australia say cracking their secret to superior health would open the door to discovering a cure for the virus. Researchers note that bats catch COVID…

Sep 22, 2021 … ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Delirium is a serious disturbance in one’s mental state with symptoms including confusion, agitation, and the inability to think clearly. Now, a new study reveals it’s becoming a troublingly common condition among hospitalized patients with a severe case of COVID-19. University of Michigan researchers report that among 150 people hospitalized for…