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Maternal experiences of discrimination may alter the strength of infants' brain circuits

Racial discrimination and bias are painful realities and increasingly recognized as detrimental to the health of adults and children.

7 Dec 2023

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

In a new study conducted at the University of Bergen the researchers found a bidirectional relationship between C-section and the time it takes for a couple to conceive.

7 Dec 2023

Birth control pills may alter stress response, increase inflammation risk, study suggests

A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women's responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses.

7 Dec 2023

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract (OE) to evaluate its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

7 Dec 2023

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

A systematic review reveals that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extracts can effectively reduce cortisol levels in the short term, offering a natural alternative for stress management, though long-term effects remain unexplored.

6 Dec 2023

Study reveals no 'one-size-fits-all' balance between solitude and socializing for well-being

Study in Scientific Reports finds no 'optimal' balance between solitude and socializing for mental health, suggesting that individual preferences and motivations play a crucial role in well-being.

6 Dec 2023

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

A study in PLOS ONE involving over 50,000 Korean adolescents reveals that those using smartphones for more than 4 hours daily have higher rates of mental health issues and substance use, while moderate use may be beneficial.

6 Dec 2023

Couples often share high blood pressure, study finds

If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

6 Dec 2023

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

How human beings respond to music and the biological underpinnings of this response.

6 Dec 2023

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

A study in the journal Nutrients finds that adherence to the Mediterranean diet positively correlates with improved sperm parameters in men. This observational cross-sectional study, involving 300 non-obese males, revealed that higher adherence to the diet is associated with better sperm motility, morphology, viability, and count, suggesting that diet can be a crucial factor in male fertility.

5 Dec 2023

Study identifies genetic indicators to predict the decline of cognitive abilities

For some people, extreme stressors like psychiatric disorders or childhood neglect and abuse can lead to a range of health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease.

5 Dec 2023

The past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Klaus Lun and Chris Mason about the past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory and especially the impact this could have on next-generation sequencing and genomics.

From Tecan 5 Dec 2023

Many people of color worry good health care is tied to their appearance

Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups brace themselves for insults and judgments before medical appointments, according to a new survey of patients that reaffirms the prevalence of racial discrimination in the U.S. health system.

5 Dec 2023

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

A JAMA Network Open study reveals age-related disparities in anxiety and depression among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, with younger adults (18-39 years) experiencing higher levels of these mental health issues.

4 Dec 2023

Controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent related cognitive declines, study finds

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent associated cognitive declines.

4 Dec 2023

Diets play a major role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

In a detailed study, Diet's Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: History and Present Understanding published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, we can finally see which diets are helpful in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

4 Dec 2023

Study reveals how maternal diabetes affects birth defects at the single-cell level

The mechanisms by which maternal diabetes mellitus contributes to congenital abnormalities in the fetus.

4 Dec 2023

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

The effect of initial skin-to-skin contact (SSC) at delivery on the quality of mother-infant interactions.

4 Dec 2023

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how Lactobacillus, a bacterium found in fermented foods and yogurt, helps the body manage stress and may help prevent depression and anxiety. The findings open the door to new therapies to treat anxiety, depression and other mental-health conditions.

4 Dec 2023

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

Study demonstrates that the gut microbe Lactobacillus helps maintain normal levels of the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFNγ), providing protection against stress-induced disruptions in a mouse model. The findings suggest Lactobacillus's crucial role in building resilience to environmental stressors, highlighting its potential in treating mood disorders.

3 Dec 2023

Stress News and Research

Maternal experiences of discrimination may alter the strength of infants' brain circuits

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

Birth control pills may alter stress response, increase inflammation risk, study suggests

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

Study reveals no 'one-size-fits-all' balance between solitude and socializing for well-being

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

Couples often share high blood pressure, study finds

Music could hold the key to developing effective mental health interventions

Mediterranean diet linked to improved sperm quality

Study identifies genetic indicators to predict the decline of cognitive abilities

The past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory

Many people of color worry good health care is tied to their appearance

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

Controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent related cognitive declines, study finds

Diets play a major role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals how maternal diabetes affects birth defects at the single-cell level

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

UVA researchers discover how Lactobacillus may help prevent depression and anxiety

Gut microbe Lactobacillus found to bolster stress resilience, new study reveals

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