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Disturbed dopamine signaling pathways could promote epileptic seizures in focal cortical dysplasia
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) type 2 is a congenital malformation of the cerebral cortex that is often associated with difficult-to-treat epilepsy. In the affected areas, nerve cells and their layer ...
Risky surgery after a stroke due to carotid artery stenosis may no longer be necessary in most patients
European research led by University College London (UCL), together with Amsterdam UMC and the University of Basel, shows that ...
Unhealthy metabolic profile sharply increases risk of breast cancer return and subsequent death among survivors: Study
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) and published in The Journal ...
Q&A: Why SNAP food restrictions don't improve health outcomes, while incentive programs show promise
In a move sparking debate across the nutrition policy landscape, several states are exploring restrictions on how ...
Cognitively impaired older drivers less likely to cause a crash when accompanied by a passenger, study finds
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba examined variations in the likelihood of older drivers causing traffic crashes ...
Even vegans who get enough total protein may fall short for some essential amino acids, findings suggest
In a new study of people with long-term vegan diets, most ate an adequate amount of total daily protein, but a significant ...
Low iron is common in teenage girls, with vegans and vegetarians at greatest risk, according to research
Teenage girls who avoid meat in favor of a plant-based diet are at higher risk of developing an iron deficiency, according to ...
Frequent use of antibiotics in infants and young children may increase risk for asthma, allergies and other conditions
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the ...
Immune system proteins involved in severe parasitic disease identified
New insights into the mechanisms that cause more severe cases of schistosomiasis—a disease caused by parasitic worms and ...
Emerging metabolic pathways in osteoarthritis: Insights from recent studies and therapeutic avenues
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting tens of millions of U.S. adults, traditionally ...
Single-dose vaccine demonstrates sustained efficacy against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease in older adults
Researchers from GlaxoSmithKline have reported that a single dose of the RSV vaccine, Arexvy (RSVPreF3 OA), provides ...