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Diabetes linked to worse long COVID outcomes

People with diabetes who have had COVID-19 tend to recover more slowly, experience more long COVID complications, have a poorer quality of life, and require closer and more prolonged monitoring by medical teams. This was demonstrated in a study by the University of São Paulo, whi

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Cognitive flexibility problems may arise months before memory impairment in Alzheimer's

When most people think about Alzheimer's disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one's name, missing appointments or repeatedly misplacing everyday items are often considered early warning signs. But what if the disease begins affect

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BCG vaccine may rewire brain immunity, shift Alzheimer's markers over 12 months

New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine—which is delivered through the skin to prevent tuberculosis—may remodel the human brain's immune environment, offering a potential biological explanation for previously

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Intermittent fasting maintains long-term weight loss, regardless of meal timing, study sho

A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Granada Institute for Biomedical Research (ibs.GRANADA), the Public University of Navarra and the Biomedical Research Networking Center (CIBER) has demonstrated that limiting food intake to an eight-hour window helps

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Ovaries may take on job in immune system after their tenure as reproductive organs

For most women, the body begins to change dramatically in their 40s or 50s. This transition, known as menopause, is defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, marking the end of the reproductive years. While researchers are aware of the functions the ovaries per

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Violence may bring menopause up to 20 months earlier, review suggests

A study by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Granada has revealed that exposure to violence against women throughout life has lasting effects that extend into middle age. The research, published in Maturitas, shows that women who have experienced v

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Biomarker-guided care to improve antidepressant response rates and reduce trial-and-error

For millions of people living with depression, finding an effective treatment can feel like a long and uncertain journey. Patients often spend months trying different medications, enduring side effects and persistent symptoms while waiting to discover whether a prescription will

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Docosahexaenoic acid supplement does not improve cognitive performance

High-dose docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation does not yield a change in brain volume or cognitive performance over 24 months, according to a study published online June 18 in eBioMedicine.

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Babies' brains respond to music by three months of age—while moving to it begins by their

A study suggests babies' brains recognize music from as young as 3 months of age, while spontaneous movements to music emerge by their first birthday and their ability to match movements to it develops later.

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GLP-1 agonists may help people with diabetes and long COVID, study in mice suggests

GLP-1 agonists have become popular treatments for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, and newer studies suggest other health benefits as well. Findings from experiments on mice, published in the Journal of Virology, suggest that the drugs may offer benefits to another patient popula

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Online therapy lowers depression and anxiety for dementia caregivers after six months

A University of East Anglia project to help caregivers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Researchers created a digital therapy platform for use on mobile devices or computers and tested it with almost 500 volunteers.

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Microglia mechanism reveals why brain's stroke repair window closes

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide and often results in impairments in movement, speech and cognition. While rehabilitation helps patients regain some lost functions, the brain's natural ability to repair itself often fades within a few months a

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