Research reveals that individuals with medical conditions causing low oxytocin levels perform poorly on empathy tasks. Oxytocin replacement may improve psychological well-being in those living with low levels.
A group of circulating tumour cells has been found to be linked to the spread of prostate cancer. The cells' ability to migrate and invade through the body makes them a promising marker for predicting cancer spread. This discovery could potentially be used to monitor patients and make informed treatment decisions.
Research shows that a moderately reduced maternal food intake can accelerate the rate of aging in offspring's hearts. The study used baboons and found signs of impaired heart function at five years of life, equivalent to twenty human years.
A study of over 2,000 people in the UK found that two thirds worry about emotional impact and cancer treatments, while ethnic minorities are more likely to worry about social consequences.
Research suggests that adapting people's gut bacteria through antibiotics, probiotics, or faecal transplants may increase the benefits of new immunotherapy drugs for treating cancer. Patients with advanced melanoma who had greater diversity in their gut bacteria were more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment.
A recent study found that nurses working the night shift and experiencing workplace incivility are more likely to consider leaving their jobs. However, targeted interventions such as team-building initiatives and private informal meetings can reduce these intentions.
Research suggests that maternal B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose children to metabolic problems such as type-2 diabetes. The study found that babies born to mothers with low B12 levels had higher leptin levels, which can lead to insulin resistance and an increased risk of type-2 diabetes.
A record hot year globally in 2015 could soon become an average year by 2025 if carbon emissions continue to rise, according to new research. The 'new normal' for global average temperatures is expected to be locked in by 2040, but immediate action on carbon emissions can prevent extreme seasons from becoming the norm at regional levels.
Researchers found that substantial weight gain increases the risk of obesity-related cancers, particularly for men who go from a healthy weight to morbid obesity. The study suggests that identifying people at high risk of developing cancer due to weight gain could help prevent cases and improve public health.
New research found that seizures and tumor location are key predictors of survival for patients over 70 with brain tumors. The study also revealed that those with higher pressure on the brain tend to have shorter survival times.