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Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Study finds that short sleep duration and high variability in sleep patterns are significantly associated with cognitive impairment in older adults, highlighting the importance of consistent sleep for cognitive health.

5 Dec 2023

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

A review in Advanced Science explores the interaction between the immune system and the sympathetic nervous system in regulating vital metabolic organs like the pancreas, liver, and adipose tissues. This comprehensive analysis provides insights into the neuroimmune relationships affecting metabolism, offering potential new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases.

5 Dec 2023

Study challenges link between proton pump inhibitors and kidney disease risk

A study in Scientific Reports investigates the association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) use on chronic kidney disease (CKD) risk.

5 Dec 2023

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study explores the ecological causes of gut dysbiosis and its link to human diseases, revealing how imbalances in gut microbiota composition, influenced by host-derived factors like oxygen and nitrate, contribute to various chronic conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Study may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition

A study supported by the National Institutes of Health suggests that the response of immune system cells inside the protective covering surrounding the brain may contribute to the cognitive decline that can occur in a person with chronic high blood pressure.

5 Dec 2023

3D eye scans could help to track the progression of kidney disease

3D eye scans can reveal vital clues about kidney health that could help to track the progression of disease, research suggests.

5 Dec 2023

Organoid model unveils secrets of the brain's dopaminergic system

A new organoid model of the dopaminergic system sheds lights on its intricate functionality and potential implications for Parkinson's disease.

5 Dec 2023

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial alterations in various dietary conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Deep learning and machine learning prognostic models for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The quality and performance of deep learning and machine learning models for long-term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

5 Dec 2023

Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

A study in the journal Nutrients by Danish researchers shows that consuming carrot juice, rich in falcarinol and falcarindiol, influences acute inflammatory mediators and innate immune responses in human blood.

4 Dec 2023

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

A study in the journal Nutrients found that brown seaweed consumption (BSC) effectively manages type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk and regulates blood glucose levels in patients.

4 Dec 2023

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

In a study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers found that while 49% of Australian adults prioritize diet, shift workers mainly prioritize sleep, with this preference increasing with years of shiftwork experience.

4 Dec 2023

Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

During National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-8, 2023), leading public health organizations are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot if they have not already done so.

4 Dec 2023

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have discovered that a common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections which are particularly prevalent in children under two and in areas with poorer sanitation.

4 Dec 2023

Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

Ketamine – an anesthetic also known for its illicit use as a recreational drug – has undergone a thorough reputational rehabilitation in recent years as the medical establishment has begun to recognize its wide-ranging therapeutic effects.

4 Dec 2023

Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries

Five people who had life-altering, seemingly irreversible cognitive deficits following moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries showed substantial improvements in their cognition and quality of life after receiving an experimental form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a phase 1 clinical trial.

4 Dec 2023

UArizona researchers develop wearable device with 15-mile range for remote health monitoring

Wearable devices that use sensors to monitor biological signals can play an important role in health care.

4 Dec 2023

Study identifies increased burden of chronic health conditions in LGB cancer survivors

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents and young adult cancer survivors in the United States are more likely to report experiencing chronic health conditions than their heterosexual peers with a history of cancer as well as their LGB peers without a past cancer diagnosis.

4 Dec 2023

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) – conditions marked by high blood pressure during pregnancy – are more likely to have abnormalities in their heart structure and function decades later when compared with women without a history of HDP, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study.

4 Dec 2023

Desperate families search for affordable home care

It's a good day when Frank Lee, a retired chef, can slip out to the hardware store, fairly confident that his wife, Robin, is in the hands of reliable help. He spends nearly every hour of every day anxiously overseeing her care at their home on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina.

4 Dec 2023

Chronic News and Research

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Sympathetic nervous system and immune interplay: Key to metabolic regulation

Study challenges link between proton pump inhibitors and kidney disease risk

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition

3D eye scans could help to track the progression of kidney disease

Organoid model unveils secrets of the brain's dopaminergic system

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Deep learning and machine learning prognostic models for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

Leading public health groups urge high-risk patients to get flu shot

Common dietary supplement could protect against chronic Cryptosporidium infections

Study offers new insights into ketamine's rewiring of the brain

Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries

UArizona researchers develop wearable device with 15-mile range for remote health monitoring

Study identifies increased burden of chronic health conditions in LGB cancer survivors

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Desperate families search for affordable home care

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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