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Clinical trial launched to explore new drug treatments for military personnel and veterans with PTSD

A groundbreaking clinical trial launched October 16 will explore the promise of new drug treatments for military personnel and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

26 Oct 2023

PFAS chemicals in water and consumer goods linked to rising thyroid cancer rates

Study published in eBioMedicine reveals that exposure to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) significantly increases the risk of thyroid cancer. Among various PFAS, linear PFOS and its derivatives are identified as potent contributors, emphasizing the need for large-scale studies and highlighting the risks of contaminated drinking water.

25 Oct 2023

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Research found a significant link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and increased risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and severe hepatic illnesses. The findings suggest that reducing UPF intake could be key to enhancing liver health and well-being.

25 Oct 2023

Calling on world leaders to recognize climate change and biodiversity loss as one indivisible global health emergency

Over 200 health journals across the world have come together to simultaneously publish an editorial calling on world leaders and health professionals to recognize that climate change and biodiversity loss are one indivisible crisis and must be tackled together to preserve health and avoid catastrophe.

25 Oct 2023

California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages

California continues to burnish its reputation as a progressive state for health policy as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding paid sick leave, adding bereavement leave for miscarriages, and boosting wages for health workers.

25 Oct 2023

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

The therapeutic potential of resveratrol, a red grape polyphenol.

25 Oct 2023

New biomaterial could change the way human tissue can be grown in the lab

Scientists at UNSW Sydney have created a new material that could change the way human tissue can be grown in the lab and used in medical procedures.

24 Oct 2023

Toxicant released from sugarcane ash may be causing mysterious kidney disease in agricultural workers

The burning of sugarcane and rice husks may be releasing a toxicant causing a mysterious kidney disease in agricultural workers, according to a paper out today in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

24 Oct 2023

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Researchers investigated the relationship between quality of life (QOL), stress, and gut microbiota in patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Investigating tumor and gut microbiome traits that impact chemoradiation therapy in patients with cervical cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Lockdown blues: Study reveals stark impact of COVID-19 on mental health in the UK

Research paper evaluates the mental health impacts of the first COVID-19 wave on U.K. residents, revealing heightened psychological distress particularly among younger people, women, and minority groups. Factors such as financial stress, loneliness, and household density were found to significantly influence the severity of mental health decline during the pandemic.

23 Oct 2023

Can strawberries mitigate Alzheimer's risk? Recent study suggests a possibility

Whether strawberry supplementation mitigates the risk for late-life dementia.

23 Oct 2023

Ketamine's long-lasting antidepressant effects unveiled in new study

Persistent blocking of NMDAR and burst-type firing by lateral habenula (LHb) neurons may offer a basis for the long-lasting antidepressant effects of ketamine.

22 Oct 2023

Nature videos boost adolescent mental health: Study shows reduced stress and improved mood

Brief nature video exposure improved stress, mood, and relaxation, highlighting the potential of nature-based interventions for adolescent mental health.

22 Oct 2023

Adverse childhood experiences have long-term impact on mental and emotional health

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are defined as a series of stressful or traumatic events including abuse, neglect or dysfunctions in the home (relatives with mental illness or in prison, witnessing domestic violence, etc.).

20 Oct 2023

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly

The effect of regular physical activity (PA) on the microcirculatory functions and plasma antioxidant capacity in older athletes.

20 Oct 2023

Clinical study evaluates safety and efficacy of methylone in patients with severe PTSD

Clerkenwell Health, the modern mental health company specializing in matching patients with cutting-edge psychiatry treatments, today announced that it is taking part in Transcend Therapeutics’ Phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of methylone in patients with severe PTSD.

20 Oct 2023

How ketamine treatment elicits long-lasting anti-depressive effects

Researchers discuss the mechanisms responsible for the sustained antidepressant effects of ketamine by examining ketamine-NMDAR interactions.

20 Oct 2023

New study investigates the relationship between PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

The human gut microbiome has a significant impact on our health. Research has shown that it can influence the development and response of emotions, but the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the gut microbiome has been unexplored.

19 Oct 2023

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy linked to higher risk of death decades later

Pregnant people who gained more than the now-recommended amount of weight had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes in the decades that followed, according to new analysis of 50 years of data published in The Lancet and led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

19 Oct 2023

Stress News and Research

Clinical trial launched to explore new drug treatments for military personnel and veterans with PTSD

PFAS chemicals in water and consumer goods linked to rising thyroid cancer rates

Eating ultra-processed foods puts your liver at risk, new study warns

Calling on world leaders to recognize climate change and biodiversity loss as one indivisible global health emergency

California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages

Red grape polyphenol, resveratrol: a multifaceted therapeutic powerhouse under review

New biomaterial could change the way human tissue can be grown in the lab

Toxicant released from sugarcane ash may be causing mysterious kidney disease in agricultural workers

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Lockdown blues: Study reveals stark impact of COVID-19 on mental health in the UK

Can strawberries mitigate Alzheimer's risk? Recent study suggests a possibility

Ketamine's long-lasting antidepressant effects unveiled in new study

Nature videos boost adolescent mental health: Study shows reduced stress and improved mood

Adverse childhood experiences have long-term impact on mental and emotional health

The beneficial effects of regular physical activity on the cardiovascular profile in the elderly

Clinical study evaluates safety and efficacy of methylone in patients with severe PTSD

How ketamine treatment elicits long-lasting anti-depressive effects

New study investigates the relationship between PTSD, diet, and the gut microbiome

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy linked to higher risk of death decades later

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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