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Experts at the Mayo Clinic are providing new insights on how many push-ups people should be able to perform based on their age and gender. Their findings may surprise you. According to Mayo Clinic professionals, push-ups are a reliable indicator of muscular strength and endurance as individuals age. The standard…

A recent study published in Cell Metabolism explores how gut microbiota influences the body’s stress response, particularly in relation to the circadian rhythm. Researchers have shown that gut bacteria play a significant role in regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which controls the body’s reaction to stress. The Connection Between Gut…

A recent study published in eLife challenges the widely held belief that education can lead to lasting changes in brain structure. The research, which analyzed data from over 30,000 participants, found that an additional year of compulsory education did not result in any significant changes to brain structure. This challenges…

A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease may share genetic risk factors, offering new insights into the causes of both conditions. Osteoarthritis and Cardiovascular Disease Osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting millions globally and is often linked to other health issues, including cardiovascular…

A recent study published in Nature Medicine examines the effects of heat exposure on the health of pregnant women, fetuses, and newborns, raising concerns about the growing risks associated with rising global temperatures and extreme weather events. Heat Exposure as a Public Health Threat The increasing frequency of extreme heat…

More than 100 governments made historic commitments today to eliminate childhood violence, with nine countries pledging to ban corporal punishment, which affects 3 out of every 5 children regularly at home. These commitments were announced at a major event in Bogotá, Colombia, where global leaders are discussing a new declaration…

A new study published in Oncotarget’s Volume 15 on October 11, 2024, titled “Relationship between the expressions of DLL3, ASC1, TTF-1 and Ki-67: First steps of precision medicine at SCLC,” reveals promising insights into small cell lung cancer (SCLC), one of the deadliest forms of lung cancer with limited treatment…

A recent breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment has identified the epigenetic silencing of the BEND4 gene as a potential marker for enhancing the effectiveness of ATM inhibitors. This discovery offers a new approach to targeting a tumor suppressor gene, BEND4, which is often silenced in pancreatic cancer due to methylation.…

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have uncovered promising results in the search for preventive treatments for dementia. Led by Professor Takami Tomiyama, the team discovered that Ziziphus jujuba Miller var. spinosa, a variety of jujube used in traditional Chinese medicine, may help restore cognitive and motor functions in mice models.…

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open explored the potential of large language models (LLMs) to improve the diagnostic reasoning of physicians compared to standard diagnostic tools. The study found that while LLMs did not enhance diagnostic reasoning when used alongside physician expertise, they performed significantly better than groups…