A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a strong association between high levels of physical activity and the […]
Low socioeconomic status usually associated with more health problems
People are living longer than ever. The average age of the population is increasing. Yet the number of people with multiple chronic health problems, called […]
Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with adverse outcomes during middle childhood
While cannabis use during pregnancy is on the rise, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found evidence that the resulting children are more […]
Reduction in insomnia symptoms associated with non-invasive neurotechnology
For people with chronic insomnia, a good night’s sleep is elusive. But what if insomnia symptoms could be alleviated by simply listening to one’s own […]
Living at higher altitudes associated with higher levels of child stunting
Residing at higher altitude is associated with greater rates of stunting, even for children living in “ideal-home environments” according to a new study from researchers […]
First study identifies risk factors associated with death in adults hospitalised with new coronavirus disease in Wuhan
Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key risk factors associated with higher […]
Weight gain associated with accelerated lung function decline in adulthood
Lung function declines naturally over the course of the human lifespan. However, this decline is steeper in individuals who experience moderate or high weight gain. […]
Shift in treatment modalities associated with improved outcomes in uveal melanoma patients with live
Uveal melanoma—a cancer found in the eye—is rare, comprising less than 5% of all melanomas. Despite successful treatment of the primary tumor in the eye, […]
Research shows real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy
A new study from researchers at Western University and Queen’s University definitively shows that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, during […]
Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function
Recent research from the University of Eastern Finland revealed increased inflammatory activity in a subgroup of patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Increased inflammation was associated […]
High social support associated with less violence among male teens in urban neighborhoods
Among teen boys in urban neighborhoods with low resources, the presence of adult social support is linked to significantly fewer occurrences of sexual violence, youth […]
New CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia associated with fewer harmful side effects
A novel CAR T-cell therapy, developed by UCL researchers and designed to target cancer cells more quickly and cause fewer side effects, has shown very […]
Increases in social media use and television viewing associated with increases in teen depression
A new study by a team of CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal scientists has revealed that social media use and television viewing are linked […]
Appendix removal associated with development of Parkinson’s disease
Patients who had their appendix removed were more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those whose appendix remained in place, according to the largest study […]