September 10, 2024

AI Detects Hypertension Through Voice Analysis

Researchers developed an AI model that detected hypertension with up to 86% accuracy by analyzing vocal patterns, potentially offering a novel, non-invasive screening method for physicians.

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September 10, 2024

Prunes May Blunt OC-Related Bone Loss

Young women using oral contraceptives saw a 2.45% decrease in tibia trabecular density over 12 months—but those consuming prunes showed no significant change in density.

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September 10, 2024

Fish During Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk

Pregnant women who consumed fish had a 16% lower likelihood of their child being diagnosed with autism compared to those who did not consume fish, underscoring the importance of omega-3s during fetal brain development.

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September 10, 2024

Mental Health, Sleep Disorders, and Help-Seeking in Athletes

Despite the removal of sport-specific demands, retired athletes show comparable rates of sleep and mental health disorders to current athletes, with 42% reporting mental health issues and 30.9% experiencing sleep problems.

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September 10, 2024

Hormone Therapy Linked to Smaller Biological Aging Discrepancy

How does hormone therapy influence biological age among postmenopausal women? A retrospective cohort study investigated.

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September 09, 2024

Vitamin E Shows Potential Link to Reduced Atopic Dermatitis Risk

A recent study suggests that dietary vitamin E may play a protective role in reducing the risk of atopic dermatitis, while other antioxidant vitamins may not have a significant effect.

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September 09, 2024

EASD: Insulin Resistance Tied to 31 Diseases

For each unit increase in insulin resistance, the risk of pancreatitis rose by 31%, the risk of sleep disorders by 18%, and the risk of bacterial infections by 8%.

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September 06, 2024

GI Mucosal Damage Associated with Increased Parkinson's Risk

A recent study conducted within the Mass General Brigham system found a significant association between upper gastrointestinal mucosal damage and the subsequent risk of developing Parkinson's disease (PD).

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September 06, 2024

WTC Study Reveals Epigenetic Cancer Risk Markers

World Trade Center exposure is linked to substantial DNA methylation changes, with 14.3% hypermethylated sites in exposed cancer-free individuals versus 4.5% in unexposed controls.

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