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Global study zeroes in on vaping's respiratory risks among exclusive e-cigarette users

The VERITAS study, a global cross-sectional survey, aims to isolate the effects of vaping on respiratory health by focusing exclusively on individuals who vape but have never smoked, offering unique insights into the direct consequences of e-cigarette use.

8 Nov 2023

Doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma in people with epilepsy

For people with epilepsy, doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma about the disease along with reducing seizure frequency and anxiety, according to new research published in the November 8, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

8 Nov 2023

Anesthetic drug propofol cancels sensory processing by cutting it off communication within the cortex

General anesthesia evokes a dual mystery: How does it disrupt consciousness, including sensory perception, and what might that say about the nature of consciousness.

8 Nov 2023

Innovative AI model uses YouTube vlogs to identify depression signs early

An innovative depression detection model that leverages audiovisual features from YouTube vlogs.

8 Nov 2023

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

Pharmacogenomics-based studies in the research for personalized therapeutics for dementia

8 Nov 2023

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

In a series of studies, researchers found that personal biases significantly influence how individuals remember the COVID-19 pandemic, which could potentially shape historical narratives and impact future pandemic policies. They suggest that recognizing these biases is crucial for developing long-term strategies that maintain societal trust and cohesion.

7 Nov 2023

Pandemic isolation linked to cognitive decline in UK's older population, study finds

The Lancet study on UK older adults finds COVID-19 pandemic's social restrictions contributed to a marked decline in cognitive functions like working memory and executive function, with sustained effects into the second year despite eased restrictions.

7 Nov 2023

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

Researchers investigated the potential implications of single-nucleotide variations in gut-residing bacterial species (microbiome) on human health.

7 Nov 2023

Contrary evidence: Mediterranean diet may not influence cholesterol levels, study suggests

The association between Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence and lipid profiles among disease-free community residents

7 Nov 2023

Practical tips for making healthcare systems more sustainable

Cutting nitrous oxide waste in hospitals, switching to reusable vaginal speculums for cervical screening, and prescribing tablets over intravenous drugs are just some of the tangible actions doctors can take to reduce the carbon footprint of healthcare.

6 Nov 2023

Regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack

Using marijuana regularly may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack even after accounting for other cardiovascular risk factors such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Work from home: a mixed blessing for parents' health during COVID-19?

The impact of telework during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the general and mental health of parents.

6 Nov 2023

Can an adapted mindfulness training program improve interoception and adherence to the DASH diet?

An adapted mindfulness training program improve interoception and adherence to the DASH diet.

6 Nov 2023

AIHW report: Extreme heat responsible for most weather-related injuries in Australia

The number of hospital admissions for injuries associated with extreme weather has increased over the past decade, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

6 Nov 2023

Kicking the habit: Oral microbiota bounces back five years after quitting smoking

Study finds that smoking reshapes the oral microbiome by favoring anaerobic bacteria, potentially contributing to health risks, yet the effects may reverse if smoking is ceased for over five years, restoring a microbiota similar to that of non-smokers.

5 Nov 2023

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

New research in The Journal of Nutrition links avocado consumption with lower diabetes risk, revealing specific metabolomic biomarkers that indicate potential for reduced fasting glucose and insulin levels.

5 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

Zoonotic spillover epidemics increasing at exponential rate, study finds

Four types of animal-to-human (zoonotic) Infections have been increasing at an "exponential rate," amid a general pattern of increasingly larger and more frequent 'spillover' epidemics, finds an analysis of 60 years of historical epidemiological data, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

3 Nov 2023

Rising temperatures pose looming threat: Extreme heat could elevate cardiovascular mortality for US residents by midcentury

Researchers estimate the change in the severe heat-related cardiovascular mortality burden in the United States.

3 Nov 2023

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

Recent research underscores the importance of careful management of elimination diets in children with food allergies, ensuring nutritional balance and support for growth. The study advocates for a multidisciplinary approach to help children avoid allergens without compromising their overall health and development.

2 Nov 2023

Frequency News and Research

Global study zeroes in on vaping's respiratory risks among exclusive e-cigarette users

Doing yoga may help reduce feelings of stigma in people with epilepsy

Anesthetic drug propofol cancels sensory processing by cutting it off communication within the cortex

Innovative AI model uses YouTube vlogs to identify depression signs early

Pharmacogenomics holds promise for personalized dementia therapies

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

Pandemic isolation linked to cognitive decline in UK's older population, study finds

Study links gut bacteria single-nucleotide polymorphisms to BMI

Contrary evidence: Mediterranean diet may not influence cholesterol levels, study suggests

Practical tips for making healthcare systems more sustainable

Regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack

Work from home: a mixed blessing for parents' health during COVID-19?

Can an adapted mindfulness training program improve interoception and adherence to the DASH diet?

AIHW report: Extreme heat responsible for most weather-related injuries in Australia

Kicking the habit: Oral microbiota bounces back five years after quitting smoking

Avocado a day may keep diabetes at bay, suggests nutritional biomarker study

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Zoonotic spillover epidemics increasing at exponential rate, study finds

Rising temperatures pose looming threat: Extreme heat could elevate cardiovascular mortality for US residents by midcentury

Balancing act: Navigating elimination diets in allergic kids without compromising nutrition

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