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Newswise: Obesity Special Issue Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Release date: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Obesity Special Issue Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The issue discusses population trends in obesity, the role of food insecurity and food-related behavior in obesity, how obesity affects predisposition to diseases and response to therapies, treatment and management options including exercise prescriptions, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in obesity management.

Newswise: Fountain of youth for plants: E3 ligase's role in leaf longevity
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Fountain of youth for plants: E3 ligase's role in leaf longevity
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A new study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms that regulate leaf senescence in apple plants, focusing on the crucial role of the E3 ligase enzyme, MdPUB23, and its interaction with the ABI5 protein.

Newswise: Unlocking salt resistance: sea lavender's genetic secret revealed
Released: 5-Jun-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Unlocking salt resistance: sea lavender's genetic secret revealed
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Recent research has uncovered the genetic mechanisms behind sea lavender's (Limonium bicolor) salt tolerance by studying basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors.

Newswise: Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition
4-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Nearly one in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to high-risk use disorder. The findings indicate the need for routine cannabis use screening. Currently few healthcare systems offer this screening in primary care settings.

3-Jun-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Many Firearm Owners Can’t Recognize When a Cable Lock Is Properly Installed
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers researchers find firearm owners have gaps in their knowledge about proper lock installation on firearms

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Newswise: Study reveals how 'forever chemicals' may impact heart health in older women
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Study reveals how 'forever chemicals' may impact heart health in older women
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has linked multiple types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”) with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. Specifically, the study reveals how PFAS chemicals interact with pro-inflammatory pathways in older women, providing potential explanations for the increased risk.

Newswise: Sustainable battery technology: innovations in design, manufacturing, and fault detection
Released: 5-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Sustainable battery technology: innovations in design, manufacturing, and fault detection
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In an era where sustainable energy is paramount, a groundbreaking study provides critical insights into battery health management. It meticulously examines the design, optimization, fault detection, and recycling of Lithium-ion, Lead Acid, and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries—crucial components for the next generation of portable devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems.

4-Jun-2024 12:30 PM EDT
Consolidation Patterns of Practices with Radiologists through 2023
Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that from 2014 to 2023 the number of medical practices with affiliated radiologists decreased 14.7% even though the number of radiologists increased 17.3%. As such, the average number of radiologists per practice increased from 9.7 to 17.9 over the study.

Newswise: UCLA oncologist Dr. Dennis Slamon awarded Szent-Györgyi Prize for groundbreaking research discoveries
Released: 5-Jun-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UCLA oncologist Dr. Dennis Slamon awarded Szent-Györgyi Prize for groundbreaking research discoveries
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

The foundation recognized Slamon for his seminal contributions to cancer research that helped shape the field of precision medicine in breast cancer and paved the way for the development of other targeted therapies in oncology.


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