Gene linked to severe learning disabilities governs cell stress response: Gene associated with Nascimento Syndrome triggers cell’s defenses against environmental attacks

A gene that has been associated with severe learning disabilities in humans has been found to also play a vital role in cells’ response to environmental stress, according to a Duke University study appearing May 24 in the journal Cell Reports. Cells are stressed by factors that may damage them, such as extreme temperatures, toxic substances, or mechanical shocks. When […]

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Not just ‘Gluten-sensitive’: What people with celiac disease want you to know

Hayden Bishop can’t help but feel terribly self-conscious when she goes out to eat with friends and family. Bishop has celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disorder in which even the least exposure to gluten creates an antibody response that damages the small intestine, resulting in debilitating symptoms. Unfortunately, the gluten-free diet fad has led some folks to become quickly annoyed […]

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Pandemic distress may affect fetal brain development, small study finds

Self-reported maternal psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic may be associated with changes in the brain of developing fetuses, according to a study published in Communications Medicine. The study involved 65 women who were pregnant during the pandemic (June 2020 to April 2021) and 137 who were pregnant prior to the pandemic (March 2014 to February 2020). None of the […]

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Distal Radial Access Does Not Impair Hand Function: RATATOUILLE

A systematic battery of tests revealed no worsening of hand function out to 1 year following distal radial access (DRA) for percutaneous coronary procedures in the multicenter RATATOUILLE study. Further, patients experienced only modest access-site pain and very few complications. “This is reassuring, totally reassuring, because patients start at one level and they end exactly at the same level, or even […]

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Giada De Laurentiis Just Shared A Summery Shrimp Pasta Recipe That's Flavor-Boosted By Two Store-Bought Italian Ingredients

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. We get that summer is grilling season. We really do. But we have a confession to make. Our favorite dish to make when the sun is beating down isn’t something on the grill. No, even when it’s hot outside, […]

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