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Diagnosing Parkinson's using a blood-based genetic signature

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Diagnosing Parkinson's using a blood-based genetic signature
Parkinson's disease is best known for its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, recent scientific advances generally emphasize the role of the immune system in the presence and development of the disease.

2.262. Researchers say emulsifiers may cause a variety of health problems

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It's a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting.

2.263. VR tool pioneered to enhance athlete well-being makes headlines

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An innovative project which uses virtual reality to enhance the mental well-being and resilience of young athletes is attracting the attention of major sporting organizations across the UK.

2.264. Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr.

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Mars Inc.'s Skittles candies are no longer being made with titanium dioxide, a chemical that whitens foods, brightens colors and makes candy appear shiny, the company confirmed to Bloomberg News.

2.265. Expert calls for new official guidelines on identifying fabricated or induced illness for children

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New guidelines on identifying fabricated or induced illness (FII) in children are needed after research has found previous guidance to be inaccurate and the cause of false accusations against parents.

2.266. Assessing smartphone apps for stress relief: Mindfulness and problem-solving therapy may be more effective

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The levels of stress experienced by people living in many countries worldwide, particularly by those inhabiting urban areas, have risen exponentially over the past decades. This has led to the development of numerous technological tools designed to improve users' mental health and provide stress relief.

2.267. US cancels $590 million contract with Moderna for bird flu shot

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US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday canceled a $590 million contract with Moderna to develop an avian flu vaccine, the US biotech company said.

2.268. Most young women suffer from itching, irritation, pain and other symptoms in genital area, Brazilian study finds

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A study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) found that 72.5% of young Brazilian women suffer from symptoms such as itching, discharge, and pain during intercourse. The study, which included 313 volunteers in their 30s, showed that, although these symptoms negatively affect quality of life and sexual health, they have largely been normalized. The data were published in the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy.

2.269. US health boss Kennedy calls medical journals corrupt

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US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has attacked major medical journals, accusing them of collaborating with the pharmaceutical industry and threatening to bar government scientists from publishing in them.

2.270. What to know about a cholera outbreak in Sudan that has killed over 170 people

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A fast-spreading cholera outbreak has hit Sudan, killing 172 people, with more than 2,500 others becoming ill in the past week.

2.271. Diagnosing Parkinson's using a blood-based genetic signature

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Parkinson's disease is best known for its effects on the central nervous system. In addition, recent scientific advances generally emphasize the role of the immune system in the presence and development of the disease.

2.272. Women with low muscle mass may have a worse prognosis in breast cancer treatment

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Maintaining muscle mass has proven to be crucial for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Studies have shown that individuals with more muscle tend to respond better to therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. They also have a lower risk of complications and experience more effective recovery.

2.273. Scientists search for underlying psychological processes behind internet addiction

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What happens in the minds of people who use the internet addictively? Prof. Dr. Matthias Brand from the University of Duisburg-Essen and his team want to find out. Since 2020, the scientists have searched for underlying psychological and neurobiological processes. They are now publishing their initial findings on self-control functions in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

2.274. Early detection is key to improving treatment of uveitis, a global leading cause of vision loss

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New treatment guidance has been developed to help doctors tackle uveitis—one of the leading causes of vision loss. The new clinical guidance, by a team at the University of Bristol, aims to help thousands of sufferers keep this painful eye condition at bay. The study is published in JAMA.

2.275. Sickle cell disease treatment algorithms make a difference and reduce hospital stays

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The Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology divisions at MUSC have joined forces to create and test an algorithm for treating children with sickle cell disease who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with a fever.

2.276. How coffee affects a sleeping brain

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Caffeine is not only found in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world.

2.277. Wildfire pollution may lower survival of lung cancer patients

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Breathing in wildfire pollution may make it harder for people with lung cancer to survive, according to a new study from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.

2.278. Girls with painful periods are twice as likely as their peers to have symptoms of anxiety or depression

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Around half of teenage girls experience moderate to severe period pain. The mechanical force of the uterus contracting and inflammatory chemicals such as prostaglandins contribute to this pain.

2.279. Rizatriptan shows no advantage over placebo within first hour for vestibular migraine

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A rigorous randomized clinical trial of rizatriptan conducted by UCLA and Mayo Clinic researchers failed to outperform placebo in relieving the acute symptoms of vestibular migraine.

2.280. How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in the over 50s

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More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended part of treatment for many illnesses.

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