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University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it?

28 Jul 2023

Study analyzes the similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic experiences

Researchers analyzed the similarities and differences between a near-death experience (NDE) while in a coma and the experience induced by a psychedelic drug.

28 Jul 2023

Physical activity can improve learning and wellbeing in adolescents, study finds

A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers.

28 Jul 2023

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

There’s no doubt that Aussies love a good celebration. We’re all in when it comes to the weekend, and most of us can’t go past a Christmas celebration without a little bit of overindulging. But all this comes at a cost, and it’s taking a massive toll on our waistline.

28 Jul 2023

Enhanced light sensitivity may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms

New Alzheimer’s research from UVA Health suggests that enhanced light sensitivity may contribute to “sundowning” – the worsening of symptoms late in the day – and spur sleep disruptions thought to contribute to the disease’s progression.

28 Jul 2023

Inflammaging: The hidden cause of aging and age-related conditions

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging.

28 Jul 2023

Study: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms

A new study published in the Journal of Urology Open Plus reveals that 7 saw palmetto products met the identity and potency standards to effectively address urinary tract symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

28 Jul 2023

Online shopping for activewear may be harmful to women's body image, finds study

Though it's just as likely to be worn while lounging on the couch as in the gym, a large driver of activewear's popularity among women is its association with a dynamic lifestyle, positive wellbeing and overall good health.

27 Jul 2023

Study: Race not an independent predictor of unplanned hospitalization after breast reconstruction

Race/ethnicity is not an independent predictor of hospital readmission in patients undergoing breast reconstruction surgery, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

27 Jul 2023

Study investigates public perceptions of administrative barriers affecting health insurance access

During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments changed rules and procedures related to Medicaid enrollment.

27 Jul 2023

New analysis identifies factors that influence plastic surgery patients' Yelp reviews

How many stars would you give your plastic surgeon? An analysis of Yelp reviews identifies a wide range of surgeon-and practice-related factors that influence whether plastic surgery patients leave positive or negative reviews, reports the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

27 Jul 2023

Supportive managers key to reducing use of physical restraints in nursing homes

A new Cochrane review finds that the use of physical restraints on care home residents can be reduced without increasing the risk of falls, when frontline care staff are empowered by supportive managers.

27 Jul 2023

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

New research shows the importance of long-term commitment to the MIND diet for reaping the greatest benefit to brain health.

27 Jul 2023

Multicultural socialization linked to improved academic outcomes for teens

In an increasingly diverse, multicultural world, adolescents struggle academically in multicultural environments if they don't receive consistent and positive messages at school, home and among their peers about cultures that are not their own, a University of California, Davis, study suggests.

27 Jul 2023

Susan G. Komen announces fourth grant for metastatic breast cancer research

Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, announced the fourth MBC-focused research grant supported through the Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Initiative (MBCCRI), a collaboration between Komen, Duke Cancer Institute and the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, which pairs researchers from each of the organizations to work together and address significant gaps in our knowledge about MBC to advance patient care and improve patient outcomes.

27 Jul 2023

Two new compounds can block cancer cell’s escape route

Cancer cells are capable of escaping chemotherapy and radiotherapy by activating a signaling pathway that prevents them from dying.

27 Jul 2023

Human-swine influenza A transmission and evolution of variants

A new study of the strain of influenza A responsible for the 2009 H1N1 pandemic - pdm09 - shows that the virus has passed from humans to swine about 370 times since 2009, and subsequent circulation in swine has resulted in the evolution of pdm09 variants that then jumped from swine to humans.

27 Jul 2023

Penn Medicine researchers identify new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production - tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11) - was found to suppress deterioration in small animal models of neurodegenerative diseases similar to Alzheimer's disease (AD), while improving cognitive and motor abilities, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Jul 2023

Nursing Work Index translations could help improve quality and safety of care worldwide

Two decades ago, the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index was published to measure the nursing practice environment.

27 Jul 2023

Researchers study the impact of teleneurology program on timeliness of access to neurological care

Accessing neurologic care often presents physical, geographical and financial challenges to patients, many of whom face chronic and disabling conditions.

27 Jul 2023

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University of Louisville, Simmons College to study how neighborhoods affect health

Study analyzes the similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic experiences

Physical activity can improve learning and wellbeing in adolescents, study finds

Study exposes the real weight gains of Australians to tackle overweight and obesity

Enhanced light sensitivity may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms

Inflammaging: The hidden cause of aging and age-related conditions

Study: 7 saw palmetto products effective in addressing urinary tract symptoms

Online shopping for activewear may be harmful to women's body image, finds study

Study: Race not an independent predictor of unplanned hospitalization after breast reconstruction

Study investigates public perceptions of administrative barriers affecting health insurance access

New analysis identifies factors that influence plastic surgery patients' Yelp reviews

Supportive managers key to reducing use of physical restraints in nursing homes

Long-term commitment to MIND diet needed for reaping brain health benefits

Multicultural socialization linked to improved academic outcomes for teens

Susan G. Komen announces fourth grant for metastatic breast cancer research

Two new compounds can block cancer cell’s escape route

Human-swine influenza A transmission and evolution of variants

Penn Medicine researchers identify new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease

Nursing Work Index translations could help improve quality and safety of care worldwide

Researchers study the impact of teleneurology program on timeliness of access to neurological care

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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