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Study finds new gene linked to autism and developmental delays

A recent international study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified new genetic variants associated with autism and developmental delays. This discovery adds to the growing list of...

Study finds higher surgery death risks before the weekend

If you have surgery scheduled for a Friday, you may want to consider rescheduling. A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that people who have surgery...

Steroid use linked to high risk of heart disease in men

A new study from Denmark has found that men who use anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have a much higher risk of developing serious heart...

Short-term air pollution can harm your cognition and emotion health

A new study has found that brief exposure to air pollution can impair focus, emotional recognition, and decision-making skills, potentially making everyday activities like shopping or...

‘Midlife window’ could be key for preventing brain decline

Researchers have identified a critical “midlife window” for preventing age-related brain decline. The new study in PNAS has unveiled that brain aging follows a distinct...

Smoking linked to higher risk of stroke in these people

A new study has found that smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to a higher risk of cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS) in young adults....

Sleep problems in Parkinson’s disease can be a major challenge

A new study from Ireland’s Maynooth University has found that 84% of Parkinson’s disease patients struggle with sleep problems, which significantly affect their mental health,...

Research finds key to treating Alzheimer’s disease

A team of researchers from the University of Cologne has made an important discovery about the tau protein and its role in Alzheimer's disease....

Overactive bladder linked to arthritis, study finds

A new study suggests that people with arthritis may be more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that causes frequent and sudden...

New drug combo could fight aggressive blood cancer

Researchers from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) have discovered that combining two existing drugs can kill leukemia cells and limit their spread. The study,...