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Researchers Expand Genomic Database Diversity with Latin American DNA Data

Researchers created a new genomic database to enhance genetic research inclusivity and reduce health disparities.

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Does Iron Accumulate in the Brain After a Concussion?

A preliminary study investigates if people who have headaches after a concussion have higher levels of iron in areas of the brain, a sign of injury to brain cells.

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Study: Most Physiotherapists Considering Using Virtual Reality

The majority of physiotherapists in the Netherlands and Belgium do not yet use virtual reality, but are considering using it for treatment, according to a recent study.

Immersive Audio Enhances Virtual Reality Experience, Per Study

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 17, 2023 | Research

The medical study showed how a certain type of immersive audio improves virtual reality for users,...

Daylight Savings Time Could Increase Heart Attack Risk

by Steven Martinez | Mar 10, 2023 | Research

Daylight Savings Time could lead to an increased risk of heart attacks, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center neuroscientist.

Reducing Hazards and Clutter the Best Way To Prevent Falls

by Steven Martinez | Mar 10, 2023 | Research

Researchers analyzed 22 studies, finding that reducing hazards and adding aides in the home reduced falls in older people by 26%.

Researchers Discover Protein Linked to Scleroderma

by Steven Martinez | Mar 9, 2023 | Research

University of Michigan researchers discovered a link between the A20 protein and fibrosis in scleroderma patients.

Researchers Find Increased Rate of Heart Attacks Near Fracking

by Steven Martinez | Mar 6, 2023 | Research

Researchers found increased rates of cardiovascular disease among older Americans living near areas with fracking.

Repurposed Shelters Could Help Physically Disabled in a Hurricane

by Steven Martinez | Feb 27, 2023 | Research

Repurposing a shelter into a special needs shelter could cut travel times for physically and cognitively disabled populations in a Hurricane.

Exercise Once a Month Can Improve Later Brain Function

by Steven Martinez | Feb 24, 2023 | Research

Researchers found that exercising as little as once a month was linked to better cognitive...

Exercise Program Effectively Treats Long Covid

by Steven Martinez | Feb 23, 2023 | Research

A Spanish research team found that a personalized exercise program was more effective at treating long Covid symptoms self-guided programs.

Imaging Strategy Helps Treat Lipedema

by Steven Martinez | Feb 22, 2023 | Research

A different approach to imaging lipedema may help improve the treatment and rehabilitation of the condition.

Fewer Older Americans Have Disabilities Than 15 Years Ago

by Steven Martinez | Feb 7, 2023 | Research

A new study found that between 2008 and 2017, the prevalence of disabilities in Americans aged 65 and older fell significantly.

Researchers Recruit for Study of Early Drivers of Alzheimer’s

by Steven Martinez | Jan 30, 2023 | Research

Researchers at Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center are recruiting for a long-term study of the early drivers of Alzheimer’s disease.

Orienteering May Help Fight Cognitive Decline

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jan 20, 2023 | Research

The sport of orienteering could be useful as an intervention or preventive measure to fight cognitive decline related to dementia, according to new research.