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Dec 2025
Missing piece of myelin results in slower, less consistent signal transmission to the brain
Our nerve cells are surrounded by a protective layer (myelin). This protective layer allows signals to pass between cells incredibly quickly.
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Dec 2025
Interventions to treat valvular heart disease in cancer patients significantly improve survival
Valvular heart disease, identified through cardiovascular imaging, is common in cancer patients. Interventions to treat valvular heart disease significantly improved survival.
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Dec 2025
Shared genetic roots of 14 psychiatric disorders revealed
Researchers from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) report that most genetic influences on mental illness are shared across diagnostic categories, revealing a more interconnected biological landscape than traditional classifications suggest.
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Dec 2025
Psoriasis caused by changes in the fat metabolism of skin cells
A research team led by Erwin F. Wagner from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that contributes to the development of psoriasis - and at the same time represents a potential biomarker for a new treatment concept.
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Dec 2025
RSV can have profound, long-lasting effects in hospitalized adults
Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, is often associated with cold-like symptoms in young children.
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Dec 2025
Wheelchair? Hearing aids? Yes. ‘Disabled?' No way.
In her house in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Barbara Meade said, "there are walkers and wheelchairs and oxygen and cannulas all over the place."
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Dec 2025
What happens to your body during an ultramarathon? New study reveals key metabolic changes
This study tracked ultramarathon runners across 100 km, 160.9 km, and 230 km events to examine real-world metabolic, hormonal, and muscle stress responses. Severe energy deficits, muscle damage, and heterogeneous hormonal shifts were observed, with the greatest strain seen in the 230 km distance.
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Dec 2025
Driving simulator exposes early Parkinson’s impairments that routine tests fail to detect
A high-fidelity driving simulator detected subtle visuospatial, attentional, and reaction time impairments in people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, even when standard cognitive tests appeared normal. The study shows that simulator-based assessments can uncover real-world driving difficulties linked to disease severity that traditional screening tools often miss.
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Dec 2025
People with epilepsy and learning disabilities face preventable early deaths
A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities, a study has shown.
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Dec 2025
How much omega-3 do you need daily? New global review reveals DHA and EPA requirements
Global and national guidelines for long-chain omega-3 intake vary widely across life stages, with many countries lacking clear recommendations. Most authorities advise at least 250 mg/day of EPA and DHA, yet population intakes remain far below optimal levels.
