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If you ride an e-scooter, take safety precautions

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 01:35 PM PDT

New research shows that nearly 28% of all electric scooters reported injuries were head and neck injuries.

Focus on emotions is key to improving heart health in people living with obesity

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:27 AM PDT

People living with obesity who attended a non-judgemental and personalized lifestyle modification program improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks, according to a new study. Participants lost weight and achieved benefits in anxiety and depression and physical measurements including blood pressure.

Simple urine test may help early detection of brain tumors

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:27 AM PDT

A recent study revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors. Their findings have indicated that regular urine tests could help early detection and treatment of brain tumors, possibly leading to improved patient survival.

A distinctive inflammatory signature found in a genetic form of ALS

Posted: 16 Jun 2021 11:31 AM PDT

Researchers find an increase in inflammatory molecules in serum and cerebrospinal fluid of C90RF72 patients, informing future anti-inflammatory therapies.

Bed sharing does not lead to stronger infant-mother attachment or maternal bonding

Posted: 15 Jun 2021 10:21 AM PDT

New research has found that there is no link between bed sharing, infant-mother attachment, and infant behavioral outcomes.