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Energy drinks stir up sleep issues and insomnia among college students

A study in "BMJ Open" finds that frequent energy drink consumption among Norwegian students is associated with poor sleep outcomes, including shorter sleep duration and higher insomnia rates, with notable sex-based differences in consumption patterns.

28 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

Study shows robust link between frequency of energy drink consumption and sleep parameters

Knocking back energy drinks is linked to poor quality sleep and insomnia among college students, finds a large Norwegian study published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Jan 2024

‘A complete waste of a wonderful mind and body’: Qualitative study of parents’ challenges with their adolescents’ screen use

Understanding parental perceptions on the management of adolescent screen use.

22 Jan 2024

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Study investigates the pathophysiology of post-exertional malaise in long COVID patients, revealing skeletal muscle changes, exercise capacity reduction, metabolic disturbances, and tissue alterations.

8 Jan 2024

Study explores the causal links between emotional well-being and subjective health

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed that mood and life satisfaction are linked to people's experiences of their health. Emotional well-being was found to predict subjective health up to 11 years later.

8 Jan 2024

Exploring the global health challenge of hepatitis D

Review explores the global impact of the hepatitis D virus (HDV) on public health, detailing its transmission, clinical course, diagnosis, and treatment options.

2 Jan 2024

New research debunks color's influence on the human internal clock

Vision is a complex process. The visual perception of the environment is created by a combination of different wavelengths of light, which are decoded as colors and brightness in the brain.

22 Dec 2023

Thalamus-targeted deep brain stimulation improves cognition in brain injury patients

Study shows that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the central lateral thalamic nuclei and medial dorsal tegmental tract improves executive function in patients with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury, offering a potential new treatment approach.

6 Dec 2023

Australian women experience decade-long delay in diagnosis of endometriosis

Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms including severe period pain, depression and back pain for around a decade before being diagnosed, a University of Queensland study has revealed.

23 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

Five ways AI can help to deal with the mental health crisis

Artificial intelligence is making waves in the world of health and beyond. And there are multiple ways that it can help people with their wellbeing and health, across mental and physical health.

28 Oct 2023

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

‘Full fat’ sugary drinks such as colas increase the risk of obesity and are generally off-limits for diabetics.

14 Oct 2023

Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes

In 2019, there were almost 14 thousand diabetes-related deaths in the UK. That number looks set to rise. Britain currently has 4.3 million registered diabetics, but new analysis from London Medical Laboratory has revealed there are likely to be over one million Brits suffering from undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.

30 Sep 2023

Researchers discover brain pathways involved in sleep preparatory behavior in mice

Researchers have discovered the brain pathways involved in 'sleep preparatory behaviour' in mice, which is likely to also apply to humans.

21 Sep 2023

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

People suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

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Energy drinks stir up sleep issues and insomnia among college students

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study shows robust link between frequency of energy drink consumption and sleep parameters

‘A complete waste of a wonderful mind and body’: Qualitative study of parents’ challenges with their adolescents’ screen use

Long COVID's hidden toll: How does post-exertional malaise affect skeletal muscles?

Study explores the causal links between emotional well-being and subjective health

Exploring the global health challenge of hepatitis D

New research debunks color's influence on the human internal clock

Thalamus-targeted deep brain stimulation improves cognition in brain injury patients

Australian women experience decade-long delay in diagnosis of endometriosis

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Five ways AI can help to deal with the mental health crisis

Diet drinks may affect blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and gut microbiome

Simple fingerprick blood test could help identify millions of people with undiagnosed diabetes

Researchers discover brain pathways involved in sleep preparatory behavior in mice

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

Annual NHS flu vaccination program for children is getting underway

Study suggests increased frequency of emotional overeating during university closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Some early-stage, low-risk breast cancer patients may not need radiotherapy after surgery

Covid cases and hospital admissions soar, leading testing expert warns of resurgence

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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