Placenta Plays Role in Gestational Diabetes, Study Suggests
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 -- The placenta could be one reason why some women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, a new study finds.A deficit in the way the placenta expresses the gene for a hormone called insulin-like growth factor 1... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Some Gut Bugs May Help Lower Your Cholesterol
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 -- Changes in gut bacteria have been linked to a variety of different diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity and inflammatory bowel disease.Now, a new study indicates that gut bacteria also might play a role in a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Could Some HIV Meds Also Fight Alzheimer's?
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 -- In a new study, people living with HIV who got standard meds to keep the virus at bay also had much lower rates of Alzheimer ' s disease -- suggesting the drugs might also lower risks for the brain illness.It ' s... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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U.S. to Partner With 50 Countries to Prevent Future Pandemics
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that it will work with 50 nations worldwide to try to prevent global pandemics such as COVID-19, which brought the world to a standstill four years ago. " Today, I am proud to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Good Blood Pressure Control Could Prevent Fibroids
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Keeping blood pressure under control could be crucial for women in preventing uterine fibroids, new research shows.
Middle-aged women tracked for up to 17 years in a new study were 37% less likely to develop these painful... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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AI Matches Experts in Spotting Radiology Errors
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Artificial intelligence can serve as a helpful backup editor to radiologists, making sure their reports are accurate and reliable, a new study says.
The OpenAI program GPT-4 performed about as well as a group of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- In the wake of a sharp rise in the number of young children accidentally eating melatonin supplements, an industry group has called for tougher safety guidelines for packaging and labeling the sleep-aid... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Nosing Out Why Kids Are Less Harmed by COVID
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- The nose appears to know when it comes to why children typically have milder cases of COVID-19 than seniors, a new study finds.
Cells lining the inside of the nose are more likely to have a prompt immune response to COVID... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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' One and Done': Scientists Develop Vaccine That May Fight Any Viral Strain
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Genetics-based“one-and-done” vaccines for the flu and COVID could prove more effective and easier to craft than current jabs, researchers report.
These new vaccines would target viruses using a different... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Complications in Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks for Women
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Women who experience common complications during a pregnancy could face heightened odds for early death for decades to come, new research shows.
In the largest such study to date, " women who experienced any of five major... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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CDC Warns of 19 Cases of Botched Botox Shots in 9 States
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Counterfeit or mishandled Botox shots have triggered harmful reactions in 19 people in nine states, U.S. health officials warned Monday.
In its alert, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said nine people... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Brain's Cerebellum Could Help Direct Prosthetic Limbs
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Tapping the power of the small brain region called the cerebellum could improve patients’ ability to move cutting-edge robotic limbs, a new study suggests.
The cerebellum is an ancient structure located under the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Want to feel happier?
Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says.
Environments with plentiful natural features -- trees, birds, plants and rivers -- are associated with better mental... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Walking Your Way to Better Health
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Walking is one of the best exercises available to average folks, and it can be as easy as stepping out your front door, experts say.“It is something you can easily fit into your lifestyle,” said Dr. James... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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Blinking: It's About More Than Moistening the Eye
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 -- Most folks think of blinking as the eyes ' version of windshield wipers, clearing the eye of debris and maybe lubricating it, too.
But blinking is much more than that, researchers report: It also helps the brain process... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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