King's College London
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While weight-loss surgery is effective, it can also be expensive and come with a host of unpleasant side effects. Scientists hope that by regulating a certain bile acid, the benefits of surgery can be replicated without a single invasive procedure.
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Two new studies have highlighted the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy, finding placental abnormalities and fetal haemorrhages. Researchers are now investigating whether there are long-lasting neurodevelopmental effects.
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The results of a fascinating clinical trial challenge popular assumptions regarding "safer" strains of cannabis. The research found higher levels of cannabidiol (CBD) do not negate any potential adverse effects from smoking cannabis.
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A new study has demonstrated that an app designed to turn a smartphone into an electronic stethoscope can capture reliable, quality recordings of user heartbeats across the population, which could be used to remotely monitor heart conditions.
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Scientists have identified the earliest known mammal – a small shrew-like animal that lived 225 million years ago. The species, Brasilodon, had previously been categorized differently, but new research reveals a distinctly mammalian tooth structure.
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There is good and bad news in a study tracking half a million subjects after COVID-19. The study found patients were at greater risk of heart problems and new diabetes diagnoses for weeks after an infection but that risk did return to normal over time.
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A newly published meta-analysis has uncovered 10 new genetic variants that contribute to age-related hearing loss. The findings indicate a part of the ear known as the stria vascularis may play a part in hearing impairment.
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Hundreds of scientists around the globe have shared data to create the world's first brain growth chart. The project incorporated MRI scans from subjects of all ages to offer a unique portrait of how our brains change over the course of a lifetime.
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A clinical trial exploring the cardiovascular effects of freeze-dried whole cranberry powder is reporting daily consumption may lead to long-term benefits for heart health due to natural compounds in the fruit known as polyphenols.
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Early in the pandemic doctors began tracking the link between COVID-19 severity and blood type. Now researchers have validated those observations, finding several blood proteins are causally linked to an increased risk of hospitalization and death.
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A study is reporting the results of a clinical trial testing the safety of administering psilocybin in a group setting. Exploring the psychedelic therapy in groups of up to six, the trial found no adverse effects from simultaneous drug administration.
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A new review article is suggesting a number of psychiatric disorders share common gut microbiome perturbations. The meta-analysis found depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety all present with similar gut microbial abnormalities.
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