NIEHS-Supported Research Can Help People with Asthma Breathe Better
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In recognition of Asthma Awareness Month, Environmental Factor shares the latest discoveries made by NIEHS scientists and grant recipients related to the chronic respiratory disease.Asthma, which is characterized by coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, affects about 25 mill…
Very Early Blood Pressure Control Confers Both Benefits and Harms in Acute Stroke
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Very early blood pressure control confers both benefits and harms in acute strokeStudy indicates the rapid identification of stroke type is key to improving outcomesEarly identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatm…
New Tool to Boost Battle Against Childhood Undernutrition
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Researchers Aim to Use AI for Early Screening and Prognosis of Dry Eye Disease
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Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world's population. This disease can affect many different types of people and can wind up being a great hindrance to their overall quality of life. Early screening and prognosis is vital to the…
Emergency Departments Frequently Miss Signs of Epilepsy in Children
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A subtle type of seizure goes undetected two-thirds of the time in pediatric emergency departments, a new study shows. The work focuses on “nonmotor” seizures, which cause children to zone out and stare into space or fidget. They may also feel sudden changes in emotions, thoughts, or sensations, i…
Elucidating the Role of a Shared lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA Network in Exacerbating Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms in the Context of COVID-19 Infection
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Study Confirms Effectiveness of Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine
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Kissing Bugs, Vector for Chagas Disease, Successfully Gene Edited for First Time
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CRISPR-directed gene edition events in the yellow locus. Credit: The CRISPR Journal (2024). DOI: 10.1089/crispr.2023.0076 Kissing bugs, or triatomine bugs, are the primary vector for Chagas disease, a ma…
Obesity-Induced Cognitive Decline: Role of Brain Oxidation and Tocotrienols
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Researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan investigated the impact of HFSD on mice and found that tocotrienols (T3s), a form of vitamin E, show promise in protecting against cognitive decline associated with obes…
How Trauma Gets 'Under the Skin'
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VIDEO A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get “under the skin” later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age. The study examined the function of skeletal muscle of older adults paired with surveys…