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Runners Who Wear These Shoes Are More Likely to Get Injured

University of Florida — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:30:17 EST

Runners wearing thick-heeled shoes were confused about their gait, more likely to be injured

Good �� for Seniors: Study Finds Antibiotics Not Linked to Dementia

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:05:00 EST

For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Sleep Apnea Linked to Changes in the Brain

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST

People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study, which included mostly Latino people, also found that those with lower oxygen levels during sleep had changes in the deep parts of the brain, the white matter, a common finding of decreased brain health that develops with age.

Study Supports New Blood-Based Biomarker to Detect Early Brain Changes Leading to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:05:00 EST

To identify and follow blood vessel-related changes in the brain that contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers and clinicians typically rely on MRI to evaluate "downstream" biological markers - those at the end of a cascade of events. But a multicenter study led by UCLA researchers could lead to a cost-effective blood test to identify changes occurring near the top of the chain, potentially identifying at-risk patients at an earlier stage.

Tiny Robots, Big Impact: Revolutionizing Infertility Treatment with Magnetic Microrobots

American Institute of Physics (AIP) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 EST

Infertility affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide, with fallopian tube obstruction contributing to 11%-67% of female infertility cases. In AIP Advances, researchers have developed an innovative solution using a magnetically driven robotic microscrew to treat fallopian tube blockages. The microrobot is made from nonmagnetic photosensitive resin, coated with a thin iron layer to give it magnetic properties. By applying an external magnetic field, the robot rotates, generating translational motion that enables it to navigate through a glass channel simulating a fallopian tube.

Breakthrough in Treatment Approach Showing Promise in the Fight Against Glioblastoma, the Deadliest and Most Aggressive Type of Brain Cancer

Mayo Clinic — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:20:21 EST

Mayo Clinic announces the results of an innovative treatment approach that may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma while maintaining quality of life. Glioblastoma is the most lethal type of primary brain cancer due to its aggressive nature and its treatment-resistant characteristics. It is the most common form of primary brain cancer.

Two Paths, Many Benefits

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:45:58 EST

Yesterday's polluting fuel could be transformed into a valuable material for tomorrow's electric vehicle batteries, thanks to a wide-ranging research project that utilizes expertise spanning the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Jefferson Lab Dedicates Niobium-tin Particle Accelerator Prototype

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 EST

Jefferson Lab has dedicated the first particle accelerator cryomodule built with niobium-tin components. The quarter cryomodule is the first designed and tested for accelerating an electron beam to 10 MeV or greater energies and marks a major milestone toward the next era of SRF particle accelerators.

Naughty or Nice? Many Parents Rely on Threats to Manage Misbehavior - From No Dessert to No Santa

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:15:00 EST

When young children's behavior becomes challenging, many parents resort to threats - from taking away toys to threatening that Santa will skip their house, a national poll suggests.

Exposure to Remote Wildfire Smoke Drifting Across the U.S. Linked to Increased Medical Visits for Heart and Lung Problems

University of Maryland School of Medicine — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:20:07 EST

New Study Found Increased Medical Visits for Heart and Respiratory Problems in Baltimore on Poor Air Quality Days from Western Canadian Wildfires

A Low Omega-6, Omega-3 Rich Diet and Fish Oil May Slow Prostate Cancer Growth, UCLA Study Finds

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST

A new study led by UCLA offers new evidence that dietary changes may help reduce cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance, a treatment approach that involves regular monitoring of the cancer without immediate intervention.

Metal Scrap Upcycled into High-Value Alloys with Solid Phase Manufacturing

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:55:28 EST

Solid phase manufacturing can create new custom metal alloys through an innovative process called solid phase alloying, researchers from PNNL report.

Illinois researchers develop model to evaluate food safety control strategies for produce industry

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:30:32 EST

Leafy greens can become contaminated with pathogenic E. coli or other bacteria. Growers and processors work hard to implement multiple safety procedures, but contaminated products still slip through the cracks. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at control measures and product testing in the produce supply chain.

With a Little Help From Their Friends: Poll Shows Role of Close Friendships in Older Adults' Health

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 EST

Virtually all (90%) people over 50 say they have at least one close friend, while 10% say they do not, a new poll finds. But having no close friends was twice as common among people with worse health, whether mental or physical.

Fluctuating Blood Pressure Tied to Problems with Thinking Skills

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST

Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a study published in the December 11, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The association was found in Black participants but not in white participants in the study.

Conservationists Have Successfully Restored Tiger Population in Russia Where Absent for 50 years

Wildlife Conservation Society — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:20:37 EST

Conservationists have succeeded in restoring tiger populations in a region where they were virtually absent for more than 50 years in Russia. This restoration took place from 2012-2021 in the Pri-Amur region of Russia.

Unveiling the Structure of a Photosynthetic Catalyst That Turns Light Into Hydrogen Fuel

Argonne National Laboratory — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:00:02 EST

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Yale University report the first image of the structure of a biohybrid solar fuel catalyst using cryo-electron microscopy.

Post-Election Poll Study Reveals Deepening Distrust in Government and Information Sources

George Washington University — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:07 EST

George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, in partnership with Schoen Cooperman Research, unveiled the findings from their U.S. Post-Election Trust in Government Study.

The Global Divide Between Longer Life and Good Health

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:45:03 EST

People around the globe are living longer -- but not necessarily healthier -- lives, according to Mayo Clinic research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional years of life are increasingly fraught with disease.

Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:05:29 EST

Like fireflies "dancing" on a warm summer night, 10 distinct star clusters appear in observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. They are held in a cocoon of diffuse light emitted by other stars scattered around them. This galaxy, known as Firefly Sparkle, was taking shape around 600 million years after the big bang.

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