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African American veterans with PTSD more likely to be re-hospitalized after stroke

After a stroke, African American veterans previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were significantly more likely to be re-hospitalized than those without PTSD. PTSD did not raise the risk of post-stroke readmission in white veterans, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

14 Mar 2024

Living with IBD: What coping strategies are most effective?

The results of a systematic review that explored the impact of different coping strategies for people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

14 Mar 2024

Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

Diet and nutritional interventions rich in antioxidants show potential benefits in reducing the symptoms of vitiligo, emphasizing the need for further research to solidify dietary guidelines alongside traditional treatments.

13 Mar 2024

Short-term, self-regulating therapies may help alleviate long COVID symptoms

A new UCLA-led study suggests that some people living with long COVID may be able to alleviate certain symptoms by using short-term, self-regulating therapies.

13 Mar 2024

Improving operating room scheduling through reduced manipulation

Reducing the manipulation of operating room (OR) scheduling can improve scheduling accuracy and potentially maximize OR usage, avoid delays, and enhance patient satisfaction, according to a study published in the March/April issue of the Journal of Healthcare Management.

13 Mar 2024

How the brain switches between daydreaming and reality

When we daydream, we must be able to snap back to attention at a moment's notice. Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital uncovered how our brains can do things like react to a question when we're daydreaming: firing activity in part of the brain called the dentate gyrus keeps us focused on what's happening in our environment.

13 Mar 2024

Exclusive: Social Security chief vows to fix ‘cruel-hearted’ overpayment clawbacks

The Social Security Administration's new chief is promising to overhaul the agency's system of clawing back billions of dollars it claims was wrongly sent to beneficiaries, saying it “just doesn't seem right or fair."

13 Mar 2024

UArizona study identifies link between poor sleep and migraine attacks

A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine.

13 Mar 2024

Innovative nanoparticle therapy enhances recovery in severe burn patients

Severe burns can cause critical issues, including deep tissue damage and increased risk of fatal conditions like sepsis and organ failure.

13 Mar 2024

Study reveals novel brain recovery mechanism after traumatic brain injury

A team of Medical University of South Carolina researchers, led by Onder Albayram, Ph.D., reports in PNAS Nexus that they have discovered a novel protective response by which the brain naturally repairs itself after traumatic brain injury.

13 Mar 2024

Apple cider vinegar shows promise in weight loss and metabolic health

The effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV) intake on weight, blood glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels among Lebanese individuals.

13 Mar 2024

Obesity linked to increased musculoskeletal pain in school-age girls

Girls with obesity are more likely to experience pain in their bones, joints, muscles, ligaments or tendons compared with children with a healthy weight, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.

12 Mar 2024

Limoncella apple polyphenol extract shines in IBD liver damage study

'Limoncella' apple polyphenol extract (LAPE) shows promise in reducing liver and intestinal inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), highlighting potential natural treatment pathways

12 Mar 2024

Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to children's language delays

Increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy is associated with potential language development issues in children, emphasizing the need for caution and further research into its prenatal effects.

12 Mar 2024

Fermented plant drinks stir up health benefits in dairy alternative market

Fermentation of plant-based beverages enhances their nutritional value, bioactive profile, and sensory properties, offering health benefits and serving as viable dairy alternatives.

12 Mar 2024

New study reveals the hidden health risks of vehicle braking

Scientists know relatively little about particles released into the air when a vehicle driver brakes, though evidence suggests those particles may be more harmful to health than particles exiting the tailpipe.

12 Mar 2024

The balance and variety approach to navigating diet culture

With so many types of diets being promoted online and on social media, a leading dietitian says flexibility is more sustainable than a rigid diet plan.

12 Mar 2024

Linking stress and inflammation to societal dysfunction

From anxiety about the state of the world to ongoing waves of Covid-19, the stresses we face can seem relentless and even overwhelming.

12 Mar 2024

Mount Sinai's new department will connect medical care with public health

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, fulfilling its commitment to connecting medical care with public health, today established a new Department of Public Health under the visionary leadership of Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, the Horace W. Goldsmith Professor in Children's Health Research at Icahn Mount Sinai.

12 Mar 2024