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Discovery may lead to the development of early warning system for seizures

A new study has found a pattern of molecules that appear in the blood before a seizure happens. This discovery may lead to the development of an early warning system, which would enable people with epilepsy to know when they are at risk of having a seizure.

10 Jun 2019

Doctors urged to prescribe woodland walks for mental health problems

The Woodland Trust says the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” should be prescribed by doctors to tackle stress and other mental health problems.

10 Jun 2019

Research shows possibility to shift the circadian rhythm of 'night owls'

A simple tweak to the sleeping patterns of 'night owls' - people with extreme late sleeping and waking habits - could lead to significant improvements in sleep/wake timings, improved performance in the mornings, better eating habits and a decrease in depression and stress.

10 Jun 2019

Sleep disturbances linked to mental health problems among survivors of natural disaster

Preliminary results from a new study suggest that sleep disturbances are associated with mental health problems among survivors of a natural disaster even two years after the event.

8 Jun 2019

Posture impacts taste perception, finds study

Summertime is often filled with outdoor parties and food trucks, meaning you're spending more time standing up and eating. But if you want to actually enjoy your meal, researchers say you're better off finding a seat.

8 Jun 2019

Rapid fluid removal from patients with failing kidneys linked to increased risk of death

The faster fluid is removed using continuous dialysis from patients with failing kidneys, the higher the likelihood they will die in the next several months, according to a study published today in JAMA Network Open by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.

8 Jun 2019

Learned avoidance behavior can be inherited for multiple generations, say Princeton researchers

Princeton University researchers have discovered that learned behaviors can be inherited for multiple generations in C. elegans, transmitted from parent to progeny via eggs and sperm cells.

7 Jun 2019

Stress-induced changes in heart rate may impair auditory perception

Sudden hearing loss can be experienced in highly stressful situations, usually lasting a short time. Researchers at São Paulo State University in Brazil, collaborating with colleagues at Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom, have reported a discovery that contributes to a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.

7 Jun 2019

ASTRO applauds new prior authorization legislation that aims to reduce obstacles in cancer care

On behalf of the nation's radiation oncologists and the more-than one million cancer patients in their care this year, the American Society for Radiation Oncology applauded today's introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would rein in restrictive prior authorization practices that unnecessarily delay patient access to critical cancer treatments.

6 Jun 2019

Study explores contributors to postinjury mental health symptoms in urban black men

Although injury is unexpected and acute, it can result in long-term health problems and disability. Up to half of all patients experience postinjury depression and posttraumatic stress disorder in the months after injury, increasing suboptimal recovery, disability, and costs for care.

6 Jun 2019

Mother’s physical and emotional health during pregnancy has an effect on baby’s health

Athletes invest hours practicing before a big game. Runners train for months leading up to a marathon. A mother-to-be should likewise prepare herself for the mental and physical rigor of pregnancy, labor and caring for a newborn.

6 Jun 2019

Childhood abuse may cause more hot flashes, study reveals

Numerous adverse health outcomes have been linked to childhood maltreatment, including mental illness, cardiovascular disease, and premature mortality.

6 Jun 2019

Chronic inflammation removes motivation by reducing dopamine in the brain

Why do we feel listless when we are recovering from an illness? The answer is, apparently, that low-grade chronic inflammation interferes with the dopaminergic signaling system in the brain that motivates us to do things.

5 Jun 2019

Workload and burnout contribute to unhealthy behaviors that cause weight gain

A new study from the University of Georgia has found that feeling overworked contributes to a variety of unhealthy behaviors that can cause weight gain.

4 Jun 2019

Large national study of veterans highlights health disparities and areas of unmet needs

For the first time, a large national population of United States veterans used the same standardized tool that the general population uses for tracking health.

4 Jun 2019

Reversing drug resistance in tuberculosis bacteria

About 1.5 million people died of tuberculosis (TB) in 2017, making it the most lethal infectious disease worldwide. A growing rise in drug-resistant TB is a major obstacle to successfully treating the illness.

4 Jun 2019

Research groups investigate how to achieve healthier use of digital technologies

With its permanent accessibility, increasing flood of information and constantly changing technologies that humans have to familiarize themselves with, digitization is fundamentally changing society and individual lives.

3 Jun 2019

Body's endocannabinoid system appears to be new target for drug development against OCD

The body's endocannabinoid system, due to the critical role it plays in regulating neurotransmitter signaling, is an enticing target for drug development against disorders associated with anxiety, stress, and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder.

3 Jun 2019

Astrocytes protect neurons from damaging side effects of overactivity

Astrocytes are overtaxed neurons' pit crew. The brain cells collect damaged lipids secreted by hyperactive neurons, then recycle those toxic molecules into energy, researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus report May 23, 2019, in the journal Cell.

3 Jun 2019

Loyola Medicine pathologist leads initiative to help prevent burnout in young doctors

Studies suggest that more than 50 percent of U.S. physicians experience symptoms of burnout. Burnout increases the rate of medical errors, malpractice risk and turnover, and adversely affects patient satisfaction and physician quality of life.

31 May 2019

Stress News and Research

Discovery may lead to the development of early warning system for seizures

Doctors urged to prescribe woodland walks for mental health problems

Research shows possibility to shift the circadian rhythm of 'night owls'

Sleep disturbances linked to mental health problems among survivors of natural disaster

Posture impacts taste perception, finds study

Rapid fluid removal from patients with failing kidneys linked to increased risk of death

Learned avoidance behavior can be inherited for multiple generations, say Princeton researchers

Stress-induced changes in heart rate may impair auditory perception

ASTRO applauds new prior authorization legislation that aims to reduce obstacles in cancer care

Study explores contributors to postinjury mental health symptoms in urban black men

Mother’s physical and emotional health during pregnancy has an effect on baby’s health

Childhood abuse may cause more hot flashes, study reveals

Chronic inflammation removes motivation by reducing dopamine in the brain

Workload and burnout contribute to unhealthy behaviors that cause weight gain

Large national study of veterans highlights health disparities and areas of unmet needs

Reversing drug resistance in tuberculosis bacteria

Research groups investigate how to achieve healthier use of digital technologies

Body's endocannabinoid system appears to be new target for drug development against OCD

Astrocytes protect neurons from damaging side effects of overactivity

Loyola Medicine pathologist leads initiative to help prevent burnout in young doctors

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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