Shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia risk among older adults in nursing care
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Breast milk nutrient boosts long-term immune system development
Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), the most abundant trans fatty acid found in human breast milk, helps boost immune system development and…
Study finds low risk of international Ebola virus transmission
In previous Ebola disease outbreaks in Africa as well as the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus…
Brazilian researchers identify cell molecule that drives cancer progression
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have identified a molecule on the surface of cells…
Obesity genes have stronger impact on modern generations
People who carry genetic variations linked to obesity are more likely to be heavier now than individuals with the same…
Scientists discover rotating brain waves that coordinate sensory information
Spiraling waves of neural activity appear and travel in the brain. Scientists hope to learn if these rotating waves on-the-move play a global role in sensing and interpreting internal and external stimuli, in laying…
Childhood stress leaves lasting epigenetic marks across the body
The experiences we face early in life may leave their marks on our health in ways that echo across decades-and…
Oropouche virus infected millions more than official data shows
The recent Oropouche virus outbreak in 2023 drew attention in Brazil and other Latin American countries not only because of…
New spatial map reveals treatment vulnerabilities in bladder cancer
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a spatial map of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, revealing…
Cancer-driving genetic mutation does not always cause disease
Researchers have found that a genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in…