Reviewed MicroRNAs are small molecules that regulate gene activity by binding to and destroying RNAs produced by the genes. More than 60% of all human genes are estimated to be regulated by microRNAs, therefore it is not surprising that these small molecules are involved in many biological processes including diseases such as cancer. To discover the function of a microRNA, […]
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A diet high in ultraprocessed food (UPF), particularly artificial sweeteners, has been linked to increased depression risk, new data from the Nurses Health Study II (NHS II) suggest. Nurses who consumed more than eight servings daily had about a 50% higher risk of developing depression than nurses who consumed four or fewer servings daily. However, in a secondary analysis, in […]
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B-type natriuretic peptide levels have played a vital role in diagnosing and prognosticating heart failure. However, physician-scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have found that BNP levels may not be an effective prognostic tool in heart failure among patients with a ventricular assist device. Their study published in the American Journal of […]
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When you think of Alzheimer's, the common thing that comes to mind is memory loss. Even though the illness is talked about more then ever, there are still many things Brits don't realise about the disease. As World Alzheimer's Day takes place on September 21, an expert spoke out about the unexpected health risk factor that affects 12million Brits. Former […]
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Dabrafenib plus trametinib results in significantly more responses and longer progression-free survival than standard chemotherapy for pediatric patients with low-grade glioma with BRAF V600 mutations, according to a study published in the Sept. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Eric Bouffet, M.D., from The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and colleagues conducted a phase 2 trial […]
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A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel concluded last week that the decongestant phenylephrine, contained in many over-the-counter cold remedies—including some formulations of popular brands like Sudafed, Tylenol, and Nyquil—is ineffective when taken orally. The finding potentially upsets a significant part of the over-the-counter market for cold and flu remedies as summer fades, and the cold and flu season approaches. […]
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How the human body can develop varicose veins People in certain professions are more at risk of a potentially uncomfortable condition that has been around since Roman times, an expert has warned. According to one vein specialist, nurses, hairdressers and teachers are among workers most likely to develop varicose veins. This condition occurs when tiny valves inside the blood vessels […]
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After-school cartoons were one of the highlights of childhood, and PBS Kids had all the best shows. In the ‘90s, my siblings and I could spend hours watching Zoom, Wishbone, Arthur, and more, while snacking on Fruit Roll-Ups and drinking cherry Kool-Aid. It’s been a while since I’ve thought about those fond memories, but Bindi Irwin’s latest post with her […]
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TOPLINE: Individualized stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) based on lung tumor volume, location, and histology yielded high local control and low toxic effects, according to findings from a phase 2 study. METHODOLOGY: SABR is commonly used to treat lung tumors but can come with severe toxicities. Researchers conducted a single-arm, nonrandomized phase 2 trial, involving 217 unique patients with 285 lung […]
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Anita Goundry, 55, from Co Durham hit rock bottom after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia – but went on to find love with new husband Gary. Here, she shares her story with Metro. ‘I was in my early forties and doing what I loved best – riding my motorbike with the wind in my face and breathtaking scenery […]
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