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Brain chemicals make alcohol unpalatable to women

Neuropeptide protein makes alcohol bitter for women, researchers find

20.09.2023

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Find out how proteins mutate in Parkinson's disease

Researchers have figured out how the proteins that cause Parkinson's disease are distributed in the brain

11.09.2023

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Changes in eye movements 'predict' future hearing loss

Researchers have developed a method for early diagnosis of hearing loss based on eye movements

11.09.2023

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Turns out red blood cells can protect the heart during an attack

The study found that when oxygen levels are low, such as during a heart attack, red blood cells can activate a cardioprotective mechanism

05.09.2023

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Scientists have found: the brains of overweight people share a common feature

Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study to see if there is a common trait overweight people have in common with their brains

29.08.2023

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A model has been created to estimate the risk of developing dementia over 14 years

The model estimates the likelihood of developing dementia based on 11 factors

28.08.2023

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Vaccination is associated with low risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in retirees

Analysis of medical data showed a correlation between the development of dementia and vaccination in older adults

18.08.2023

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Sugar affects brain 'plasticity', helping with learning and memory

Complex sugar molecules control the formation of perineuronal networks that surround neurons, helping to stabilize connections in the brain

17.08.2023

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Mycologists have named the three most common causes of mushroom poisoning

In the Moscow region began to record the first cases of mushroom poisoning this year

16.08.2023

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Staying in the sun harms the skin microbiome

The negative effects of the sun's UV rays have long been proven: they damage DNA in cells, cause inflammation and premature aging of the skin

10.08.2023

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Lab test shows gluten causes brain inflammation

Researchers observed for the first time that wheat gluten causes brain inflammation in mice

09.08.2023

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Mechanism found that determines natural age-related memory decline

Researchers have identified a protein mechanism that influences cognitive decline with age

27.07.2023

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Chronic constipation found to be associated with cognitive decline in adults

Perhaps additional research into this problem will find new tools to treat or reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia

26.07.2023

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Concussions did not impair children's mental abilities

Intelligence quotient (IQ) weeks or months after injury decreased by a statistically non-significant amount

25.07.2023

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Social isolation reduces brain volume

People who have little social contact in old age may lose more in brain volume than those who continue to have an active social life

19.07.2023

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Decreased blood levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer

Researchers have identified a role for circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the prevention of early colorectal cancer in young adults under age 50

18.07.2023

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Proven safety of testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism

The incidence of cardiac adverse events did not increase with prolonged use of testosterone gel

17.07.2023

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Menstrual irregularities increased the risk of cardiovascular disease

Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea and irregular menstrual cycles have been found to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction

11.07.2023

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Anemia increased the risk of postpartum hemorrhage and death

Anemia in women during pregnancy is a serious risk factor that increases the likelihood of bleeding after delivery

11.07.2023

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Fluctuating total cholesterol and triglyceride levels increased risk of dementia

The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementia was higher in older people with fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels

07.07.2023