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Binge drinking in adolescence causes lasting changes in emotional center of brain

Binge drinking in adolescence has been shown to have lasting effects on the wiring of the brain and is associated with increased risk for psychological problems and alcohol use disorder later in life.

7 Feb 2019

New 'WormJam model' could provide valuable insights into human aging

What can worms tell us about human aging? A lot more than you'd think; as research led by the Babraham Institute but involving researchers from multiple disciplines drawn together from across the world has shown.

7 Feb 2019

Researchers understand cues controlling collective cell migration during development

Collective cell migration, where groups of cells move together with a common purpose, is important for processes ranging from wound healing to tumor metastasis.

6 Feb 2019

Study looks at effects of microdosing of psychedelics on mental health

Microdosing of psychedelic substances involves taking very small doses of a psychedelic drug such as LSD or psilocybin (magic mushrooms) over weeks or even months. There have been anecdotal claims that such microdosing can improve health and also performance and relationships. These earlier studies dealt with the one time effect of microdosing.

6 Feb 2019

Study shows how relationships, stress affect sleep

A new Personal Relationships study documents how the quality of a person's romantic relationship and the life stress he or she experiences at two key points in early adulthood (at age 23 and 32) are related to sleep quality and quantity in middle adulthood (at age 37).

6 Feb 2019

First pocket-size device could revolutionize personal healthcare

At age 16, Chang Hun Lee was obese. In fact, at 185 pounds, he had already been diagnosed as prediabetic. Fortunately for Lee, he got his health back on track before it was too late. Now the senior at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business wants to make sure others can be proactive about their health as well.

6 Feb 2019

Prenatal maternal depression has important consequences for infant temperament, study shows

A new Infant Mental Health Journal study demonstrates that prenatal maternal depression has important consequences for infant temperament. Furthermore, the negative impact of prenatal maternal depression appeared to be magnified when pregnant women lived through Superstorm Sandy.

6 Feb 2019

Absentmindedness points to earlier symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease

Adults who notice that they frequently lose their train of thought or often become sidetracked may in fact be displaying earlier symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease, otherwise known as a "silent stroke," suggests a recent study.

6 Feb 2019

Largest description of ST3GAL5 deficiency combined using data from 104 individuals

Researchers have combined the largest description of ST3GAL5 deficiency using detailed natural history data from 104 individuals of Amish ancestry born between 1986 and 2017 with a definite or probable diagnosis of ST3GAL5 deficiency.

6 Feb 2019

Yoga practice decreases severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

According a study published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, eight weeks of intensive yoga practice significantly decreases the severity of physical and psychological symptoms in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating chronic auto-immune inflammatory disease.

5 Feb 2019

MedStar experts collaborate with AMA to address patient safety, clinician burnout issues

Marking the 10th anniversary of the landmark federal act that encouraged hospitals, clinics, and physician offices to adopt electronic health record systems, MedStar Health experts in patient safety and health information technology are collaborating with the American Medical Association to push for changes to address the known risks to patient safety and clinician burnout that stem from poor EHR usability.

5 Feb 2019

Resuming sexual activity after childbirth can be difficult for many mothers

Resuming sexual activity after pregnancy isn't always like riding a bike, especially for mothers experiencing postpartum pain, fatigue and stress.

5 Feb 2019

Study finds if muscle tension has impact on stability of the standing posture

Muscle co-contraction is a strategy used commonly in elderly people to increase their stability. Co-contraction involves the simultaneous contraction of pairs of muscles from opposing groups to lock a joint and provide stability.

5 Feb 2019

Early use of norepinephrine could benefit patients with sepsis and low blood pressure

Patients with septic shock who were treated with norepinephrine earlier than patients receiving standard care were more likely to have their blood pressure and shock stabilized within six hours of diagnosis, according to a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

4 Feb 2019

World Cancer Day 2019 highlights the need for urgent action to improve early cancer detection

World Cancer Day 2019 highlights the need for urgent action to increase early stage cancer detection, screening, and diagnosis to significantly improve cancer patients’ chances of survival.

4 Feb 2019

Children's air pollution exposure at school could be linked to higher overweight, obesity risk

Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood.

31 Jan 2019

Hurricane Katrina's aftermath included increase in CVD hospitalization rates

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornados, and hurricanes are generally described in terms of wind speed, land area, and inches of rain. They're also described in terms of human costs, such as the number of fatalities and injuries.

31 Jan 2019

Scientists explore new treatment targets for retinal damage

Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are looking at new treatment targets for the retinal damage that often accompanies diseases like diabetes, glaucoma and hypertension.

31 Jan 2019

Patients taking anti-depressants more likely to develop gastrointestinal bleeding

Patients taking anti-depressant medications classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are 40 percent more likely to develop severe gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly when they also use common over-the-counter pain relievers, according to a research review in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

31 Jan 2019

RNA-binding protein needed for development of pathological hypertrophy

In response to conditions such as high blood pressure and reduced blood flow to cardiac muscle, the adult heart can drastically enlarge, a process called pathological hypertrophy that preserves cardiac function in the short term but predisposes patients to intractable heart failure and sudden cardiac death if left untreated.

31 Jan 2019

Stress News and Research

Binge drinking in adolescence causes lasting changes in emotional center of brain

New 'WormJam model' could provide valuable insights into human aging

Researchers understand cues controlling collective cell migration during development

Study looks at effects of microdosing of psychedelics on mental health

Study shows how relationships, stress affect sleep

First pocket-size device could revolutionize personal healthcare

Prenatal maternal depression has important consequences for infant temperament, study shows

Absentmindedness points to earlier symptoms of cerebral small vessel disease

Largest description of ST3GAL5 deficiency combined using data from 104 individuals

Yoga practice decreases severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

MedStar experts collaborate with AMA to address patient safety, clinician burnout issues

Resuming sexual activity after childbirth can be difficult for many mothers

Study finds if muscle tension has impact on stability of the standing posture

Early use of norepinephrine could benefit patients with sepsis and low blood pressure

World Cancer Day 2019 highlights the need for urgent action to improve early cancer detection

Children's air pollution exposure at school could be linked to higher overweight, obesity risk

Hurricane Katrina's aftermath included increase in CVD hospitalization rates

Scientists explore new treatment targets for retinal damage

Patients taking anti-depressants more likely to develop gastrointestinal bleeding

RNA-binding protein needed for development of pathological hypertrophy

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