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Study explores the link between obesity-promoting eating behavior and high BMI

Some children resort to food as a comfort or eat more for other reasons. But the link between predicted obesity-promoting eating behavior and high BMI may not be what you think.

5 Aug 2022

New low-calorie sweetener could potentially have a prebiotic effect on the gut microbiome

From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats.

4 Aug 2022

Disease progression in the rhesus macaque model upon inoculation with the Delta, Omicron BA.1, and Omicron BA.2 variants

Researchers compared the severity levels of disease caused by different SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in the rhesus macaque model.

4 Aug 2022

Five key pain management approaches can help children's recovery and resilience after injury

Like it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching children about pain when they're young can help them better understand and respond to pain when they're older.

1 Aug 2022

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

The main objective of a new prospective observational cohort study was to evaluate whether periodic fasting is linked with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

1 Aug 2022

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

A new study discusses the utility of CBD in treating the inflammatory symptoms of COVID-19

31 Jul 2022

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

A recent editorial published in The Lancet Microbe underscored the ‘One Health’ policy for surveilling emergent infectious diseases.

29 Jul 2022

Study highlights impaired ketogenesis as a potential confounder of severe COVID-19

In severe Covid-19 patients, the metabolism produces insufficient amounts of certain energy-rich compounds called ketone bodies. However, these energy carriers are needed by two important cell types in the immune system in order to fight the virus effectively.

28 Jul 2022

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Why Accelerating the Fight Against Hepatitis Cannot Wait

In our latest interview, News-Medical speaks to Simon Parker, an infectious disease specialist, about hepatitis C diagnostics and testing, as well as why the global fight against hepatitis cannot wait.

28 Jul 2022

Genetic variations in one serotonin receptor could be the reason behind psychedelic treatment disparity

When all else fails, some patients trying to overcome alcoholism, severe depression or anxiety, and even cluster headaches, turn to psychedelic drugs, which clinical research has shown can help treat individuals with these conditions, sometimes with dramatically positive results.

27 Jul 2022

Genetic variations in serotonin receptor causes different response to psychedelic drugs

Cluster headaches, anxiety and depression can be debilitating for people living with these conditions. Psychedelic drugs have shown benefits as treatments for these conditions in clinical studies, but not for everyone.

27 Jul 2022

COVID-19 related acute muscle loss linked to worse outcomes

Researchers investigate acute sarcopenia prevalence in COVID-19 patients and the outcomes of this complication.

25 Jul 2022

What is the role of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders?

A new study aimed to determine the clinical applications of psychedelic drugs along with psychedelic-assisted therapy for different psychiatric disorders.

25 Jul 2022

Study finds significant evidence for inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content

In a new study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers tested more than 100 topical cannabidiol (CBD) products available online and at retail stores, and found significant evidence of inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content.

20 Jul 2022

Genital dissatisfaction more prevalent in general population than expected according to new Swedish survey

A new study depicted that the genital self-image and satisfaction with one’s genitalia were generally low among Swedish men and women and genital size was not the only influencing factor for self-impression.

20 Jul 2022

New 'livestock-inclusive' One Health agenda could help protect the world against pandemic diseases

A new One Health playbook offers governments around the world 18 practical ways to improve livestock systems in developing countries that will unlock benefits for global health and development.

18 Jul 2022

New study calls for increased collaboration to build a more resilient global food supply

Increased demand for water will be the No. 1 threat to food security in the next 20 years, followed closely by heat waves, droughts, income inequality and political instability, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder-led study which calls for increased collaboration to build a more resilient global food supply.

15 Jul 2022

Appetite News and Research

Study explores the link between obesity-promoting eating behavior and high BMI

New low-calorie sweetener could potentially have a prebiotic effect on the gut microbiome

Disease progression in the rhesus macaque model upon inoculation with the Delta, Omicron BA.1, and Omicron BA.2 variants

Five key pain management approaches can help children's recovery and resilience after injury

Routine periodic fasting associated with lower hospitalization risk in patients with COVID-19

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

One Health approach for emergent and resurgent infectious diseases

Study highlights impaired ketogenesis as a potential confounder of severe COVID-19

World Hepatitis Day 2022: Why Accelerating the Fight Against Hepatitis Cannot Wait

Genetic variations in one serotonin receptor could be the reason behind psychedelic treatment disparity

Genetic variations in serotonin receptor causes different response to psychedelic drugs

COVID-19 related acute muscle loss linked to worse outcomes

What is the role of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders?

Study finds significant evidence for inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content

Genital dissatisfaction more prevalent in general population than expected according to new Swedish survey

New 'livestock-inclusive' One Health agenda could help protect the world against pandemic diseases

New study calls for increased collaboration to build a more resilient global food supply

Commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs may be effective in treating obesity

The search for scarce formula is worse for rural families on WIC

Hunger associated with stronger feelings of anger and irritability

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