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The 10-year stability of three subscale scores of the Self-Report of the Effects of Alcohol measure and their relationship to changes in drinking quantities over the same period.

Schuckit MA, Smith TL, Danko G et al. · 2026 · Alcohol, clinical & experimental research

Objectives The retrospective self-report of the effects of alcohol (SRE) questionnaire generates three scores reflecting drinking quantities required for effects: SRE-5 (first five times of drinking), SRE-3 (recent 3 months of drinking),…

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Desiccation, but not shading, substantially shifts the microbial community composition of benthic microbial mats in meltwater ponds near Bratina Island, Antarctica.

Noell SE, Colville EC, Marshall A et al. · 2026 · FEMS microbiology ecology

The Bratina Island meltwater ponds (McMurdo Ice Shelf, Antarctica) host complex microbial communities in the form of benthic microbial mats. These ponds are long-lasting but can experience significant alterations in physicochemistry on an…

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A lifespan study on body schema and perceived reaching distance.

Jahanian Najafabadi A, Rastegari A, Imani H et al. · 2026 · Acta psychologica

The plasticity of body representation in response to tool use is a dynamic process that evolves across the lifespan. Research has shown that tools can become integrated into the body representation, effectively being treated as extensions…

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Effects of yoga on pain, sleep quality, and aerobic endurance in young women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial.

Bicici Ulusahin S, Celik C, Abut CZ et al. · 2026 · Health care for women international

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a prevalent condition in young women, characterized by menstrual pain, sleep disturbances, and reduced physical activity. Yoga has been suggested as a non-pharmacological intervention. We examined the effects…

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The Effects of Geranylgeraniol Supplementation on Testosterone in Middle-Aged Healthy Adults: An 18-Week, Single-Group Crossover Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Jurgelewicz M, D'Adamo CR, Malaya CA · 2026 · Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.)

Background Geranylgeraniol (GG) is a naturally occurring isoprenoid that is involved in steroid hormone synthesis, the endogenous production of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), healthy muscle function, bone metabolism, and cellular energy production.…

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Barriers, facilitators and promising interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour during and after stroke rehabilitation - A scoping review.

Te Lindert L, van Meijeren-Pont W, Meesters J et al. · 2026 · Disability and rehabilitation

Purpose Reducing sedentary behaviour (SB) in stroke rehabilitation is essential, yet effects of most interventions remain limited. This review used the Behaviour Change Wheel to identify: (1) barriers and facilitators for reducing SB of…

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SlROP4 negatively regulates drought tolerance in tomato.

Cheng C, Li M, Sun B et al. · 2026 · Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology

Rho-like GTPases of plants (ROPs) regulate diverse cellular processes, but their roles in tomato drought responses are largely unknown. In this study, nine ROP genes were identified in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Among them, SlROP4, the…

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Effects of Phenolic-Rich Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Prebiotics on Sarcopenia in Older Adults: FOOP-Sarc Project.

Besora-Moreno M, Jiménez-Ten Hoevel C, Queral J et al. · 2026 · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle

Background Management of sarcopenia by nutritional and lifestyle interventions is a challenge. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of a phenolic-rich extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), alone or combined with a prebiotic (PREB)…

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Lumbar Plexus Block

Yao PY, Hendrix JM · 2026

The concept of a regional anesthesia technique that provides neural blockade of the entire lumbar plexus, a lumbar plexus block, dates back nearly 50 years. The first description of such a block by Winnie et al in 1973 was an “inguinal…

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Features and trends of marine heat waves and marine cold spells along the Western Iberian Coast from four decades of satellite data.

Biguino B, Haigh ID, Dias JM et al. · 2025 · Scientific reports

Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) have been the focus of numerous studies due to the dramatic consequences they can have on coastal systems. However, Marine Cold Spells (MCSs) can also have harmful effects on the environment while play an important…

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Inclusion of high-pressure-treated grape pomace to modulate barbecued Frankfurter sausages: insights into oxidation and PAH generation during barbecuing.

Andrés AI, Martín-Mateos MJ, D'Arrigo M et al. · 2026 · Food chemistry

This study evaluated the effects of high hydrostatic pressure (HHP)-treated white (WGP) and red grape pomace (RGP) on oxidative stability, volatile compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in barbecued Frankfurter sausages.…

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Investigating cycle-to-cycle variation and the impact of endometrial injury through differential gene expression analysis.

Teh WT, Chung J, Donoghue JF et al. · 2026 · Human reproduction (Oxford, England)

Study question Does endometrial gene expression change across consecutive cycles and after endometrial injury? Summary answer Although paired endometrial samples collected from the same woman across two consecutive cycles show greater…

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Effect of Tai Chi vs. Strength Training on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Mexican Women.

Flores-Bello C, Correa-Muñoz E, Sánchez-Rodríguez MA et al. · 2026 · Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

Background/Objectives : Tai Chi (TC) practice has been shown to positively affect the physical, psychological, and cognitive health of older adults. However, discrepancies persist regarding its effectiveness compared to strength training…

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Salivary responses to an experimental activation of the HPA axis in pigs: Effects of ACTH on analytes related to stress, immune system, inflammation, redox status and metabolism.

Botía M, Cerón JJ, Martínez-Subiela S et al. · 2026 · Veterinary and animal science

Non-invasive biomarkers are essential for assessing stress and welfare. Saliva is a suitable sample type because it can reflect endocrine, immune, inflammatory and redox responses without causing stress from handling. This study examined…

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