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Study links high and low levels of "good" cholesterol with dementia risk

Having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increased risk of dementia in older adults, according to a study published in the October 4, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

4 Oct 2023

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

From Impossible Burger to "Meatless Mondays," going meat-free is certainly in vogue. But a person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

4 Oct 2023

Is social media derailing our teens? Study unveils the balancing act for adolescent wellbeing

Study delves into the varying impacts of social media on adolescents, distinguishing between healthy, unhealthy, and dependent usage while highlighting a spectrum of personal, interpersonal, and contextual factors influencing their wellbeing. It suggests that a balanced approach to social media, coupled with positive real-world interactions and alternative leisure activities, can mitigate negative effects on adolescents' mental health and overall wellbeing.

4 Oct 2023

Could a Poria cocos extract be the key to conquering insomnia?

The study reveals that Poria cocos extract significantly improves sleep quality in insomniacs, increasing total sleep time and enhancing REM sleep duration. While promising, further investigations are needed to validate these findings and explore the effects of other active compounds within P. cocos.

3 Oct 2023

Cannabis legalization leads to surprising shifts in youth usage patterns

This JAMA Network Open study examines the impact of cannabis legalization on high-risk young adults in Ontario, Canada, revealing mixed results. While frequent users reduced their cannabis use post-legalization, leading to fewer adverse consequences, those who were non-users before legalization slightly increased their use over time.

2 Oct 2023

Compulsive stress coping behaviors linked to brain's dopamine-dependent habit system

Researchers performed longitudinal studies in rats to measure the sensitivity of early established versus compulsive polydipsic alcohol (or water) drinking in response to bilateral infusion of α-flupentixol, anterior dorsolateral striatum (aDLS)-dopamine (DA) receptor antagonist.

2 Oct 2023

Study finds increased risk of depression and anxiety among higher education students

Young people who are in higher education in England face a small increased risk of depression and anxiety, compared to their peers who are not attending higher education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

29 Sep 2023

Childhood psychopathology associated with functional impairment in emerging adulthood

Children with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and early 20s, and are at greater risk of social isolation, low educational attainment, financial difficulties and heavy substance use.

29 Sep 2023

Structural racism linked to higher cancer mortality rates among minority populations

Structural racism was associated with increased county-level cancer mortality rates among minority populations compared with whites, according to results presented at the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, held September 29-October 2, 2023.

29 Sep 2023

Short bouts of incidental activity linked to health benefits

A new wearables study tracking over 25,000 people provides the best evidence yet that short bouts of incidental activity, the kind we do as part of daily living, could reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and even premature death – but the length of activity and intensity matters.

29 Sep 2023

The fight against cancer: a comprehensive assessment of preventable and treatable cases

Researchers presented the findings of a population-based study conducted across 185 countries to estimate premature deaths due to 36 different types of cancers in 2020, a leading cause of premature deaths worldwide.

29 Sep 2023

Researchers describe the origin and fate of liver myofibroblasts

Hepatic fibrosis occurs when scar tissue replaces damaged cells in the liver. Over time, accumulating scarring distorts the liver, interferes with its blood supply and may progressively lead to worsening consequences, from cirrhosis to liver failure to liver cancer.

28 Sep 2023

Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have 60% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new study has found that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have an approximately 60% higher risk of experiencing their first heart attack, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event than those without cannabis use disorder.

28 Sep 2023

Study uncovers previously unknown compensatory mechanism in liver disease

A team of researchers has uncovered a previously unknown compensatory mechanism found in liver disease.

28 Sep 2023

Examining the cardiac pathology in fatal cases of yellow fever

The characteristics of yellow fever (YF)-related myocardial damage.

28 Sep 2023

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of blood clots in healthy adults

Recent study in Scientific Reports finds a link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among healthy Korean adults. The research suggests that NAFLD may contribute to a hypercoagulable state, increasing the risk of VTE.

27 Sep 2023

Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits

New study finds a positive correlation between rising temperatures and increased hospital visits for alcohol and substance-related disorders in New York State. The research suggests that climate change could exacerbate negative outcomes related to substance abuse.

27 Sep 2023

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Study links high and low levels of "good" cholesterol with dementia risk

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

Is social media derailing our teens? Study unveils the balancing act for adolescent wellbeing

Could a Poria cocos extract be the key to conquering insomnia?

Cannabis legalization leads to surprising shifts in youth usage patterns

Compulsive stress coping behaviors linked to brain's dopamine-dependent habit system

Study finds increased risk of depression and anxiety among higher education students

Childhood psychopathology associated with functional impairment in emerging adulthood

Structural racism linked to higher cancer mortality rates among minority populations

Short bouts of incidental activity linked to health benefits

The fight against cancer: a comprehensive assessment of preventable and treatable cases

Researchers describe the origin and fate of liver myofibroblasts

Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have 60% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

Study uncovers previously unknown compensatory mechanism in liver disease

Examining the cardiac pathology in fatal cases of yellow fever

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of blood clots in healthy adults

Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits

Greater PTSD symptoms lead to worse sexual functioning among midlife women

Study finds increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth following a job loss

Genetic markers could help identify people at risk for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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