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Gut health linked to Alzheimer's disease progression, experts urge dietary shift

The interactions between the gut microbiome, lipids, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

7 Nov 2023

Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

Probiotic supplementation shows promise in managing type 2 diabetes by improving glycemic control, particularly when combined with metformin, although results vary based on probiotic composition and regimen.

6 Nov 2023

Novel scale effectively measures pandemic-related stress in children and adults

The Pandemic-related Traumatic Stress Scale (PTSS) can be used to effectively measure stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and identify children and adults with higher levels of stress who may need additional mental health support, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) at the National Institutes of Health.

6 Nov 2023

Transgender adults in rural US more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors

Transgender adults living in the rural Appalachian area of the U.S., were more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors, like tobacco use, obesity and high blood pressure, thank their cisgender peers, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Two reproductive health conditions common in women, polycystic ovary syndrome and dysmenorrhea, are each associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk, according to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Depression, anxiety and chronic stress increase risk for heart and brain health complications

The heart and mind are strongly connected, with depression, anxiety and chronic stress all increasing the risk for heart and brain health complications, 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

Science says teens need more sleep. So why is it so hard to start school later?

High school classes start so early around this city that some kids get on buses at 5:30 in the morning.

6 Nov 2023

Can PTSD deteriorate women's cardiovascular and neurological health?

Whether posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in civilian midlife women negatively affected their cardiovascular and neurocognitive health.

6 Nov 2023

Study explores link between paternal mental health and behavioral, cognitive problems in children

While the role of mothers’ stress, anxiety and depression on children’s behavioral and cognitive development is well established, less is known about the connection between fathers’ mental health and children’s development.

6 Nov 2023

Study shows the effects of oral contraceptive use on women’s brains

More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives. Combined OCs (COCs), made up of synthetic hormones, are the most common type. Sex hormones are known to modulate the brain network involved in fear processes.

6 Nov 2023

Synthetic melanin nanoparticles boost wound healing and tissue repair in skin

In a recent study published in npj Regenerative Medicine, researchers discuss the ability of melanin nanoparticles to support wound recovery in mice. The effects at histological and gene levels were explored and confirmed on biomimetic models and human skin explants.

5 Nov 2023

Life's hardships rewire the brain: Study pinpoints neural changes from adversity

Research reveals that adverse life experiences heighten amygdala response and diminish prefrontal cortex activity, indicating potential neural mechanisms of psychological vulnerability.

5 Nov 2023

Pregnant women in blighted neighborhoods have higher testosterone levels, study finds

Pregnant women living in blighted neighborhoods with high levels of known stressors have higher levels of testosterone – the primary sex hormone in males -- which disrupt hormone regulation and may lead to life-threatening complications during and after childbirth, according to Rutgers research.

3 Nov 2023

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

With so much hype in the media about miracle diets and nutritional supplements, one is invariably tempted to look for a single, food-based magic bullet that will increase the likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.

3 Nov 2023

Teleworking during the pandemic linked to higher parenting stress, especially for fathers

Forty percent of parents who worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27 percent of parents who worked onsite, reports a new survey from scientists at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

3 Nov 2023

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

Researchers report that osteoarthritis is caused by the loss of Gremlin 1 (Grem1)-lineage chondrogenic progenitor cells.

3 Nov 2023

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Lynn Cooper was going through an awful time. After losing her job in 2019, she became deeply depressed.

3 Nov 2023

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

Swiss study finds higher mobile phone use linked to lower sperm count and concentration in young men, raising concerns about RF-EMF exposure's impact on male reproductive health. Despite limitations, the research suggests a potential risk to fertility with increasing phone usage.

2 Nov 2023

From the forest to the table: Study reveals nutritional powerhouses in the wild

Researchers discovered that forageable plants in Syracuse, NY, offer comparable or superior nutritional benefits to commercial foods, particularly in antioxidant-rich wild fruits, vegetables, and herbs. These findings suggest wild plants could be vital in addressing nutritional deficiencies in food-insecure urban areas.

2 Nov 2023

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Gut health linked to Alzheimer's disease progression, experts urge dietary shift

Probiotics paired with metformin could be a game-changer in type 2 diabetes control

Novel scale effectively measures pandemic-related stress in children and adults

Transgender adults in rural US more likely to have cardiovascular disease risk factors

Two reproductive health conditions associated with increasing cardiovascular disease risk in women

Depression, anxiety and chronic stress increase risk for heart and brain health complications

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

Science says teens need more sleep. So why is it so hard to start school later?

Can PTSD deteriorate women's cardiovascular and neurological health?

Study explores link between paternal mental health and behavioral, cognitive problems in children

Study shows the effects of oral contraceptive use on women’s brains

Synthetic melanin nanoparticles boost wound healing and tissue repair in skin

Life's hardships rewire the brain: Study pinpoints neural changes from adversity

Pregnant women in blighted neighborhoods have higher testosterone levels, study finds

Nutrition and aging: A two-way relationship

Teleworking during the pandemic linked to higher parenting stress, especially for fathers

Scientists identify progenitor cells that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

From the forest to the table: Study reveals nutritional powerhouses in the wild

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