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Category: 5. Health
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Neurodiversity Moves To The Mainstage At Behavioral Health Tech
The movement to expand access to behavioral health care is gaining momentum—but one community has … More
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How did the large brain evolve?
Two specific genes that evolve exclusively in humans jointly influence the development of the cerebrum. Researchers from the German Primate Center — Leibniz Institute for Primate Research and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology…
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Children of moms who smoked or were obese are more likely to become obese adults
A study finds that factors beyond a person’s control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults. Glenna Nightingale of the University of…
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Research finds potential ‘molecular mimics’ behind COVID-induced autoimmune disease
COVID infection has been linked to higher risk of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. But why the virus might cause the body’s immune system to go haywire remains unknown, making it difficult to develop…
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Five minutes a day eccentric exercise can improve your life
As little as five minutes a day of eccentric exercise could offer significant health benefits to those living a stagnant lifestyle, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found.
The study, led by Dr Benjamin Kirk and Professor Ken Nosaka…
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Adulting is hard on the heart: Teen to young adulthood is a critical time to address risk
Many teenagers enter adulthood with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a key time to address these risk factors and reduce the risk of developing future cardiovascular disease,…
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mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines train the ‘long-term memory’ of the immune system
Researchers at the University of Cologne and University Hospital Cologne have shown in their study that the novel mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines not only induce acquired immune responses such as antibody production, but also cause persistent…
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Smart insoles that could change the game for sports and health
What if your insoles could do more than just cushion your feet? Imagine a pair that could track your movements, help athletes avoid injuries, or even assist doctors in monitoring recovery.
A new study by scientists at the University of Portsmouth…
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Target to repair injured muscles discovered
For millions of people, losing muscle isn’t just about weakness; it’s about losing independence. Whether caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aging or other degenerative conditions, muscle loss can make everyday activities — like walking,…
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