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Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

The impact of ambient heat exposure on hospitalizations among individuals with varying numbers and combinations of chronic diseases.

8 May 2024

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

Researchers know that fine motor skills decline with age, but despite the many daily tasks that are performed with the hands—dressing, grooming, taking medications—there isn’t much research on hand health in older adults.

7 May 2024

Exploring associations between NMR-measured biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 8, entitled, "Associations among NMR-measured inflammatory and metabolic biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients."

7 May 2024

Doctors strike could cripple Kenya's health system

Kenya's public health sector is at risk of a collapse as a countrywide doctors' strike stretches into the second month with no solution in sight, warns the national doctors' union.

7 May 2024

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

More Americans suffer from chronic pain than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Yet, a shortage of pain medicine specialists persists, causing many pain sufferers to seek care in primary care settings.

7 May 2024

Empowering asthma patients through education

On World Asthma Day 2024 the message is clear: "Asthma Education Empowers." The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, stresses the crucial role of education in empowering people with asthma to manage their condition effectively and to know when to seek medical assistance.

7 May 2024

Hemp seed protein shows promise in lowering blood pressure

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that hemp seed protein and its bioactive peptide can significantly lower blood pressure in mildly hypertensive adults, offering a potential dietary intervention for managing hypertension.

7 May 2024

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Researchers compared SNPs in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene between mild and severe COVID-19 patients.

7 May 2024

Study shows that high Mediterranean dietary adherence lowers systemic inflammation in elders

The relationship between high Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) adherence and decreased low-grade systemic inflammation.

7 May 2024

Case study: Cannabis might dampen the pain, but amplify the psychosis!

Case study details a 27-year-old woman with schizoaffective disorder and fibromyalgia who used high-potency cannabis to alleviate pain but experienced adverse psychiatric effects. A month-long diet lowering free glutamate improved her pain, mental health, and allowed her to quit cannabis, highlighting the risks of cannabis self-medication for pain management.

7 May 2024

Study finds sociodemographic variables to be the most robust predictors of substance use initiation

New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, examined a broad range of potential predictors of substance use among adolescents and found sociodemographic variables were the most robust predictors of substance use initiation.

6 May 2024

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Supplementing standard opioid addiction treatment with Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) - an intervention that incorporates mindfulness training, savoring skills, and cognitive reappraisal - cuts program dropout rates by 59 percent and relapses by 42 percent, according to Rutgers-led research.

6 May 2024

Personalized screening approach may better predict preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy

A new screening algorithm for preeclampsia combining maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers may better predict the majority of preeclampsia cases in the first trimester of pregnancy, when it may still be preventable, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

6 May 2024

What is the association between post-diagnostic plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of prostate cancer progression?

The relationship between the risk of progression of prostate cancer and plant-based diet adherence.

6 May 2024

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Miguel Divo, a lung specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, sits in an exam room across from Joel Rubinstein, who has asthma. Rubinstein, a retired psychiatrist, is about to get a checkup and hear a surprising pitch — for the planet, as well as his health.

6 May 2024

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

6 May 2024

Revolutionizing treatment for neurological conditions with 3D printed surgical implants

Clever bio-inks that sit inside the human body and restore damaged neurons could cure a whole swathe of diseases in the next 20 years: conditions that have baffled scientists and clinicians for centuries.

6 May 2024

WHI reports key findings on postmenopausal women’s health

Researchers from the Brigham and colleagues report on the long-term follow-up of the largest study of women’s health in the U.S., shedding light on the role of menopausal hormone therapy, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and a low-fat dietary pattern among postmenopausal women

6 May 2024

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people worldwide.

6 May 2024

Chronic News and Research

Chronic disease increases the odds of hospitalization from heat exposure, study finds

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

Exploring associations between NMR-measured biomarkers and accelerated aging in cardiac catheterization patients

Doctors strike could cripple Kenya's health system

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

Empowering asthma patients through education

Hemp seed protein shows promise in lowering blood pressure

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Study shows that high Mediterranean dietary adherence lowers systemic inflammation in elders

Case study: Cannabis might dampen the pain, but amplify the psychosis!

Study finds sociodemographic variables to be the most robust predictors of substance use initiation

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Personalized screening approach may better predict preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy

What is the association between post-diagnostic plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of prostate cancer progression?

Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet?

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Revolutionizing treatment for neurological conditions with 3D printed surgical implants

WHI reports key findings on postmenopausal women’s health

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

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