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8 ‘hotspots’ in the genome linked to ME/CFS in largest study of its kind

8 ‘hotspots’ in the genome linked to ME/CFS in largest study of its kind

Researchers have conducted the largest-ever genetic analysis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a typically lifelong condition that affects people’s ability to exert physical effort and can be debilitating. The DecodeME study, which recruited over 15,000 people of European ancestry with the condition, revealed that eight stretches of the genome were tied to the syndrome. These had not previously been …

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Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, new research shows

Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, new research shows

Screen time doesn’t just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on the physical health of children and teens, according to new research.  Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association Wednesday, the research found 10- and 18-year-olds who spent more time focused on devices, including phones, televisions, computers and gaming consoles, were at higher risk for cardiometabolic …

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This Mushroom Is Now Linked to Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Should You Be Worried?

This Mushroom Is Now Linked to Lou Gehrig’s Disease: Should You Be Worried?

In a snug Alpine village near La Plagne, locals were stunned to learn that more than a dozen residents had developed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—over the span of just twenty years. None of the sufferers shared family ties, yet all were regular foragers of wild mushrooms. A decade-long probe by French and American scientists traced the …

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Poor sleep patterns linked to diabetes, dementia, and 170 diseases

Poor sleep patterns linked to diabetes, dementia, and 170 diseases

Share on PinterestResearchers have found a link between sleep quality and disease risk with many chronic conditions. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Getting enough quality sleep every night is important for good health, but the extent it affects overall health is still being researched. A new study has linked 172 different diseases, including dementia, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease to poor sleep …

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Tennessee authorities arrest 2 linked to suspect in the killings of 4 relatives of an abandoned infant

Tennessee authorities arrest 2 linked to suspect in the killings of 4 relatives of an abandoned infant

Two men were arrested in connection with the murders of the parents, grandmother and uncle of an infant found alive in Tennessee, as a manhunt for the suspected killer continues, officials said. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation charged Tanaka Brown, 29, and Giovonte Thomas, 29, with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. Investigators allege both men “assisted” 28-year-old Austin …

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Air Pollution Linked With Increased Risk of Brain Bleeds in US Study : ScienceAlert

Air Pollution Linked With Increased Risk of Brain Bleeds in US Study : ScienceAlert

A small, retrospective study in a part of Utah known for poor air quality retraced pollution exposure levels in patients hospitalized for brain bleeds, finding a potential link. “We found that these patients were experiencing higher rates of aneurysmal rupture three to six months after peaks in air pollution levels,” University of Utah neurosurgeon Robert Rennert explains. Airborne pollutants, including …

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Police in Tennessee Seek Man They Say Killed 4 in Case Linked to Abandoned Baby – The New York Times

Police in Tennessee Seek Man They Say Killed 4 in Case Linked to Abandoned Baby  The New York Times Suspect identified in deaths of 4 people in West TN  WREG.com Suspect identified in killings of abandoned Tennessee baby’s relatives, authorities say  CNN Relative of 4 found dead in Tennessee says her family ‘trusted’ murder suspect who’s on the run  NBC News Father of victim, …

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SNAP Food Program Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults – The New York Times

SNAP Food Program Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults  The New York Times Food assistance benefits are tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults, new study suggests  CNN Using food stamps can help slow down brain decline as you age: study  New York Post Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests  NBC News FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL …

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Are GLP-1s or metformin linked to lower dementia risk?

Are GLP-1s or metformin linked to lower dementia risk?

Share on PinterestGLP-1 agonists vs metformin: Which diabetes drugs are linked to the lowest dementia risk? Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images There were about 589 million adults around the world living with diabetes in 2024, with 90% having type 2 diabetes. Past studies have shown that people who have type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing dementia. A …

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