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Are stressed-out brain cells the root cause of neurodegenerative disease?

Many neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, are characterized by the abnormal aggregation of proteins inside cells, and treatments are being developed to break them up. But new research suggests that for some diseases, the aggregates are not directly killing cells. Aggregates prevent a protein, SIFI, from switching off the cells' stress response, and the constant stress kills cells. This suggests a strategy to treat these diseases without needing to mop up protein aggregates.

Anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk, study finds

People using anabolic steroids could be increasing their underlying risk of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.

A closer look at cannabis use and binge eating

New research examined how often people experiencing binge eating are also using cannabis recreationally, and whether patients who use cannabis experience more severe eating disorder symptoms or symptoms of struggling with mental health.

IVF clinic investigated over possible damaged eggs

Guy's Hospital has apologised to more than 100 woman whose eggs and embryos may have been damaged.

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Are stressed-out brain cells the root cause of neurodegenerative disease?

Anabolic steroid use can increase heart disease risk, study finds

A closer look at cannabis use and binge eating

IVF clinic investigated over possible damaged eggs

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