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Bilingual, automated health tool effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino patients

An automated, bilingual, computerized alcohol screening and intervention health tool is effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino emergency department patients in the U.S., according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

7 Jun 2023

Diabetes drug reduces alcohol drinking by more than half in rats

The medication semaglutide, which is currently used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, might also be an effective medication for alcohol dependence.

7 Jun 2023

People with insomnia symptoms may have higher stroke risk

People who have insomnia symptoms such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up too early, may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the June 7, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Jun 2023

Recovery from addiction is a journey. There’s no one-and-done solution.

The atmosphere inside the Allen House is easygoing as residents circulate freely through the hallways, meet in group sessions, or gather on a large outdoor patio that features a dirt volleyball court with an oversize net.

6 Jun 2023

Trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors: how has the mortality risk changed over time?

Researchers explored the prevalence of health risk factors and their correlation with all-cause mortality.

6 Jun 2023

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Researchers evaluated the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Problematic drinking patterns in adolescence may increase later depression risk

Adolescents who show signs of alcohol dependence are more likely to develop depression by their mid-20s, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) and University of Bristol researchers.

1 Jun 2023

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Research explores the consumption of fruit peels by Chinese consumers, highlighting their nutritional value and pesticide residues. It provides insights into methods of pesticide detection and removal, as well as the physiological benefits of fruit peels, aiming to guide informed consumption and contribute to further research in this area.

1 Jun 2023

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

In this work, data from the UK Biobank were used to investigate the association of both individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors with the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among 104,142 people with osteoarthritis.

1 Jun 2023

Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Researchers investigated whether unhealthy alcohol use and shift work with subsequent circadian rhythm disruption could increase COVID-19 susceptibility among nurses.

1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

The first successful in-patient trial of liver dialysis* has been completed by researchers from UCL, the Royal Free Hospital, UCL spin-out Yaqrit and their collaborators.

31 May 2023

Exploring the link between high levels of loneliness and problem drinking among Hispanic individuals

In 2018 the government of the United Kingdom created the captivatingly singular position of "Minister of Loneliness," validating that loneliness is a "real and diagnosable scourge."

31 May 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors - like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events - and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

Boiled coffee overload: Consuming six or more cups daily linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Researchers examine the potential relationship between tea and coffee consumption during midlife and the risk of developing dementia in later life.

30 May 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

DNA test results may enhance prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorder

Today's substance use prevention efforts ignore individual genetic risk, but Rutgers research suggests DNA test results may eventually enhance prevention and treatment and improve outcomes.

30 May 2023

Alternative gene splicing can impact the risk for alcohol use disorder

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered alternative gene splicing, which occurs during gene expression, can impact a person's risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD).

30 May 2023

Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

The influence of obesity on male fertility is still under debate. In the present investigation, researchers scrutinized semen samples from both obese individuals and those of normal weight. The aim was to explore the relationship between obesity, the length of sperm telomeres, levels of mRNA associated with autophagy, and diverse semen characteristics.

29 May 2023

The effects of alcohol taxation, minimum unit pricing, and restricted temporal availability on overall alcohol consumption

Researchers estimate the impact of three main alcohol control policies on alcohol consumption levels.

26 May 2023

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Bilingual, automated health tool effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino patients

Diabetes drug reduces alcohol drinking by more than half in rats

People with insomnia symptoms may have higher stroke risk

Recovery from addiction is a journey. There’s no one-and-done solution.

Trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors: how has the mortality risk changed over time?

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Problematic drinking patterns in adolescence may increase later depression risk

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

First-in-human clinical trial of liver dialysis device successfully completed

Exploring the link between high levels of loneliness and problem drinking among Hispanic individuals

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Boiled coffee overload: Consuming six or more cups daily linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

DNA test results may enhance prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorder

Alternative gene splicing can impact the risk for alcohol use disorder

Obesity strikes below the belt: Study reveals link between obesity and male infertility

The effects of alcohol taxation, minimum unit pricing, and restricted temporal availability on overall alcohol consumption

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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