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Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

Researchers identify a pathophysiological mechanism linking serotonin reduction to the multifaceted etiology of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

20 Oct 2023

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

A first-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy that more closely replicates the natural circadian and ultradian rhythms of our hormones has shown to improve symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions.

19 Oct 2023

Can selenium and vitamin E supplementation prevent recurrence and progression of non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

The use of vitamin E and selenium in preventing the recurrence and progression of NMIBC.

19 Oct 2023

Do overweight individuals exhibit reduced cardiopulmonary fitness after recovering from COVID-19?

Cardiopulmonary fitness, body composition, and persistent long COVID symptoms of individuals who had SARS-CoV-2 infections.

19 Oct 2023

Early eating habits shape celiac disease risk in young kids, study shows

This long-term study reveals that dietary patterns in the first two years of life can significantly influence the risk of developing celiac disease autoimmunity (CDA) and celiac disease in genetically predisposed children. High intake of vegetable fats and milk at 9 months reduced CDA risk, while at 24 months, certain foods like wheat and vegetable fats increased the risk, emphasizing the role of non-gluten dietary factors.

17 Oct 2023

New project aims to address the support needs of adoptive parents

Adoptive parents are often left feeling unsupported and overwhelmed says Lancaster University Professor Laura Machin who has launched a project to help support them.

17 Oct 2023

Can exercise, intermittent fasting help patients better tolerate side effects from breast cancer treatment?

Can lifestyle interventions such as exercise and intermittent fasting help patients with advanced breast cancer better tolerate side effects from treatment?

17 Oct 2023

Sleep and stress hormones key to understanding epilepsy seizures

Sleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience seizures, a new study reveals.

17 Oct 2023

Researchers win $5 million grant to expand access to pediatric long COVID-19 care

Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute have received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), to expand access to comprehensive care for children and adolescents with long COVID-19, particularly among underserved populations.

17 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on early life risk factors for ankylosing spondylitis

Having older siblings and childhood tonsil removal are linked to a heightened risk of ankylosing spondylitis, a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis, finds a large study published in the open access journal RMD Open.

16 Oct 2023

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Patients with long COVID – the long-term symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or memory loss in the months or years following COVID-19 – can exhibit a reduction in circulating levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, according to new research published today in Cell.

16 Oct 2023

Tumor debulking does not impact quality of life in metastatic colorectal cancer, study finds

New research in the October 2023 issue of JNCCN - Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that intensive local-regional treatment to remove as much tumor as possible (known as "debulking"), in addition to standard systemic therapy, does not impact overall quality of life significantly for people with metastatic colorectal cancer.

13 Oct 2023

The new vaccines and you: Americans better armed than ever against the winter blechs

Last year's "triple-demic" marked the beginning of what may be a new normal: a confluence of respiratory infections — RSV, influenza, and covid-19 — will surge as the weather cools each year.

13 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Italian researchers find that ketogenic diets not only reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines but also significantly alleviate fatigue in sufferers. The study opens new doors for alternative, diet-based therapies for chronic and high-frequency episodic migraineurs.

12 Oct 2023

Stroke experts map out path for better patient outcomes

Scientists from The Florey are among the world's leading stroke experts who have mapped out how researchers and clinicians can improve outcomes for people who have survived a stroke.

12 Oct 2023

What is the recommended viewing distance for digital devices?

How viewing distance from digital devices, such as smartphones and computers, affects binocular vision.

12 Oct 2023

Analysis suggests the need for pharma research into non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Analysis of the online conversations among patients with Parkinson’s Disease suggests a need for pharmaceutical research to be targeted at treating the non-motor symptoms of the disease.

12 Oct 2023

Clinical trial tests creatine monohydrate and exercise to preserve muscle mass in prostate cancer patients

The National Cancer Institute awarded investigators at Huntsman Cancer Institute a grant totaling more than $3 million to conduct a clinical trial to see if combining creatine monohydrate supplementation and resistance exercise training helps preserve muscle in people who have metastatic prostate cancer.

11 Oct 2023

What's on the menu for elite soccer players? Study reveals dietary habits vary by gender and competition level

Recent study reveals that the dietary habits of elite soccer players are influenced by their competitive levels and gender, with males favoring carbs and females leaning towards lean meats. The findings highlight the need for tailored nutritional guidance to optimize performance and health.

11 Oct 2023

Can a low-carb, anti-inflammatory diet be the answer to long COVID woes?

Keck Medicine of USC is conducting a clinical trial to determine if a low-carbohydrate, anti-inflammatory diet combined with a medical food raising blood ketone levels can alleviate symptoms of long COVID. The study, based on the theory that prolonged inflammation post-COVID infection causes the syndrome, aims to examine the diet's efficacy in reducing inflammation and improving patients' health.

10 Oct 2023

Fatigue News and Research

Low serotonin levels observed in long COVID and other viral infections

First-of-its kind hormone replacement therapy improves symptoms in patients with adrenal conditions

Can selenium and vitamin E supplementation prevent recurrence and progression of non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer?

Do overweight individuals exhibit reduced cardiopulmonary fitness after recovering from COVID-19?

Early eating habits shape celiac disease risk in young kids, study shows

New project aims to address the support needs of adoptive parents

Can exercise, intermittent fasting help patients better tolerate side effects from breast cancer treatment?

Sleep and stress hormones key to understanding epilepsy seizures

Researchers win $5 million grant to expand access to pediatric long COVID-19 care

Study sheds light on early life risk factors for ankylosing spondylitis

Study links long COVID to gut inflammation and serotonin deficiency

Tumor debulking does not impact quality of life in metastatic colorectal cancer, study finds

The new vaccines and you: Americans better armed than ever against the winter blechs

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Stroke experts map out path for better patient outcomes

What is the recommended viewing distance for digital devices?

Analysis suggests the need for pharma research into non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Clinical trial tests creatine monohydrate and exercise to preserve muscle mass in prostate cancer patients

What's on the menu for elite soccer players? Study reveals dietary habits vary by gender and competition level

Can a low-carb, anti-inflammatory diet be the answer to long COVID woes?

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