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Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Researchers explore the causality between micronutrient intake and depression using Mendelian randomization.

4 Nov 2024

Exercise temporarily improves muscle insulin resistance linked to genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

The study uncovers how acute exercise alleviates insulin resistance in TBC1D4 variant carriers, underscoring the need for personalized diabetes interventions.

4 Nov 2024

New overtime limits for physicians aimed at improving sleep and mental health

Physicians are a vital component of the healthcare landscape and along with other medical professionals, they ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex illnesses.

4 Nov 2024

Weight loss drug semaglutide may offer relief for knee arthritis pain

Semaglutide shows promise in treating knee osteoarthritis by reducing pain and weight, offering a safe alternative to traditional pharmacological interventions.

4 Nov 2024

New study identifies potential treatment for tauopathies using carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors show potential in reducing tau protein buildup, offering new therapeutic avenues for neurodegenerative diseases like tauopathies.

4 Nov 2024

Lead exposure still poses health risks for millions worldwide, study finds

Addressing lead poisoning is vital for public health, as it contributes to cognitive decline and cardiovascular issues, especially in vulnerable populations.

4 Nov 2024

Alimetry secures $18 million to advance wearable gut health monitoring

Alimetry has raised an oversubscribed US $18m A2 financing round to commercialize its wearable gut health monitoring device, capitalizing on increased adoption by a growing cohort of US hospitals.

4 Nov 2024

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors clear tau build-up in zebrafish models of tauopathies

A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.

4 Nov 2024

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children's Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.

3 Nov 2024

Elevated cytokines found in the blood of long COVID sufferers explain heart problems

University of Queensland-led research has found inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients which could explain why many experience ongoing cardiovascular issues.

1 Nov 2024

Polypharmacy linked to negative health outcomes in older adults with Alzheimer's

Polypharmacy, commonly defined as taking five or more medications daily, is a significant health care concern impacting over 30% of older adults.

1 Nov 2024

Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

1 Nov 2024

Glaucoma medication may help prevent Alzheimer's-related tau build-up

1 Nov 2024

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults - particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

1 Nov 2024

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Quitting smoking within six months after a cancer diagnosis adds an average of two years to a patient's life.

1 Nov 2024

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Traditional solutions for sleep disorders, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapies, often provide insufficient relief for military personnel, a problem researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will be hoping to solve with a $3 million grant from the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

1 Nov 2024

Acupuncture shows promise in alleviating symptoms of chronic irritable bowel syndrome

A recent randomized controlled trial has shed light on the efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for refractory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that significantly impacts quality of life and often resists conventional treatment.

1 Nov 2024

Chronic News and Research

Iron and vitamin D reduce depression risk, while selenium and magnesium raise it

Exercise temporarily improves muscle insulin resistance linked to genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

New overtime limits for physicians aimed at improving sleep and mental health

Weight loss drug semaglutide may offer relief for knee arthritis pain

New study identifies potential treatment for tauopathies using carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Lead exposure still poses health risks for millions worldwide, study finds

Alimetry secures $18 million to advance wearable gut health monitoring

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors clear tau build-up in zebrafish models of tauopathies

New Johns Hopkins study shows digital tools help prevent obesity in high-risk young children

Elevated cytokines found in the blood of long COVID sufferers explain heart problems

Polypharmacy linked to negative health outcomes in older adults with Alzheimer's

Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

Glaucoma medication may help prevent Alzheimer's-related tau build-up

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis can add years to patient lives

Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Acupuncture shows promise in alleviating symptoms of chronic irritable bowel syndrome

Low-sugar diet in early life reduces risk of chronic diseases in adulthood

Innovative injectable filler offers hope for diabetic wound treatment

Trump wants Harris to pay a political price for generous immigrant health policies

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