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The association of youth, adulthood, and long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood with cognitive function in midlife

A study evaluated the association between long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood and cognitive function in midlife.

6 Jun 2023

New meta-analysis explores the link between adult alexithymia and all forms of child maltreatment

Have you ever wanted to convey a feeling but just couldn't find the right words? Millions of people struggle with a personality trait known as alexithymia, which means "no words for feelings."

5 Jun 2023

Developmental exposure to PCBs blocks hearing recovery from acoustic trauma

Music, mice, and microscopic imaging combine to provide new insight into the effects of environmental chemicals on hearing loss.

5 Jun 2023

Understanding the possible mechanisms of myocardial injury in patients with COVID-19

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.

5 Jun 2023

CRISPR/Cas9 identifies a gene critical to stony corals' ability to build their skeletons

New work led by Carnegie's Phillip Cleves uses cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tools to reveal a gene that's critical to stony corals' ability to build their reef architectures.

5 Jun 2023

New antibiotic-resistance genes are present in bacteria in almost all environments, study shows

Genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics are much more widespread in our environment than was previously realised.

5 Jun 2023

How do green spaces in urban areas impact anxiety and depression outcomes?

Researchers reassessed the impact of green spaces in countering some of this mental stress in urban areas.

5 Jun 2023

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Up to two years after infection, around 18% of unvaccinated individuals experience post-COVID-19 condition, highlighting higher symptom risk compared to controls. Effective interventions are crucial in mitigating the burden of this condition, and comprehensive clinical trial design considering multiple outcome measures, recovery rates, and symptom heterogeneity is essential for accurate interpretation.

5 Jun 2023

Can exercise ease anxiety? Study investigates the potentials and pitfalls of fitness as therapy

A comprehensive analysis of 25 clinical trials on exercise interventions reveals inconclusive and negative results regarding its efficacy in treating anxiety disorders. Methodological limitations indicate exercise is not currently an effective intervention for anxiety.

4 Jun 2023

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

A Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.

4 Jun 2023

ACNAP 2023 highlights the artistic and scientific dimensions of cardiovascular care

Hear from patients, nurses and allied health professionals about hot topics in cardiovascular disease at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

2 Jun 2023

Men with higher levels of marital satisfaction have lower burnout risk

Workplace burnout is widespread and has a detrimental effect on employee performance, wellbeing, and the overall productivity of the organization.

2 Jun 2023

Is having a new child associated with increased antidepressant treatment in men?

Study determines whether recent fatherhood was associated with increased antidepressant treatment.

2 Jun 2023

Experts find remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded inside reef-building corals

An international team of marine biologists has discovered the remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded in the DNA of symbiotic organisms living inside reef-building corals.

2 Jun 2023

RNA regulatory mechanism could be targeted to slow AD progression mediated by stress granules

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 10, entitled, "Stress granules sequester Alzheimer's disease-associated gene transcripts and regulate disease-related neuronal proteostasis."

1 Jun 2023

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.

1 Jun 2023

Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemic

Sixty per cent of roughly 1,600 Canadians who took part in a new McGill University study say their lifestyle habits either stayed the same or improved during the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 May 2023

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Taurine and black pepper, along with key terpene constituents, are investigated for their potential in reducing cardiovascular risk factors and combating related diseases in this comprehensive literature review. Their cardioprotective effects and mechanisms are explored.

31 May 2023

Babies experiencing hypoxia due to sleep apnea tend to develop hypertension in adulthood

Newborn babies who experience low levels of oxygen in their body tissues (hypoxia) due to sleep apnea, for example, tend to develop respiratory problems and hypertension (high blood pressure) in adulthood, and these problems may persist for the rest of their lives.

31 May 2023

Chemical found in widely used sweetener breaks up DNA

A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is "genotoxic," meaning it breaks up DNA.

31 May 2023

Stress News and Research

The association of youth, adulthood, and long-term dietary patterns from youth to adulthood with cognitive function in midlife

New meta-analysis explores the link between adult alexithymia and all forms of child maltreatment

Developmental exposure to PCBs blocks hearing recovery from acoustic trauma

Understanding the possible mechanisms of myocardial injury in patients with COVID-19

CRISPR/Cas9 identifies a gene critical to stony corals' ability to build their skeletons

New antibiotic-resistance genes are present in bacteria in almost all environments, study shows

How do green spaces in urban areas impact anxiety and depression outcomes?

Long-haul COVID-19: 1 in 5 still battle symptoms two years post-infection

Can exercise ease anxiety? Study investigates the potentials and pitfalls of fitness as therapy

Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep

ACNAP 2023 highlights the artistic and scientific dimensions of cardiovascular care

Men with higher levels of marital satisfaction have lower burnout risk

Is having a new child associated with increased antidepressant treatment in men?

Experts find remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded inside reef-building corals

RNA regulatory mechanism could be targeted to slow AD progression mediated by stress granules

Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?

Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemic

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Babies experiencing hypoxia due to sleep apnea tend to develop hypertension in adulthood

Chemical found in widely used sweetener breaks up DNA

Exploring the intersection of biology and proteomics

Unlocking the Secrets of Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Brain-Immune Cell Communication

Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for male offspring of women with PCOS

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