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Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

A study in PLOS ONE involving over 50,000 Korean adolescents reveals that those using smartphones for more than 4 hours daily have higher rates of mental health issues and substance use, while moderate use may be beneficial.

6 Dec 2023

Dietary intervention with cooking instructions boosts kidney health in African-Americans, study finds

Study finds that providing fruits, vegetables, and cooking instructions to African-American adults with early-stage chronic kidney disease significantly improves kidney health, highlighting the importance of dietary guidance in disease management.

6 Dec 2023

New drug combo fights breast cancer with brain metastases

A combination of two HER2-targeted drugs, tucatinib (Tukysa) and trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla, T-DM1), extended progression-free survival among patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer, compared with T-DM1 alone, according to results from the HER2CLIMB-02 trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

6 Dec 2023

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy can eliminate need for regional nodal irradiation in breast cancer

For patients whose breast cancer converted from lymph node-positive to lymph node-negative disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, skipping adjuvant regional nodal irradiation (RNI) did not increase the risk of disease recurrence or death five years after surgery, according to results from the NRG Oncology/NSABP B-51/RTOG 1304 clinical trial presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 5-9, 2023.

6 Dec 2023

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

The long-term cardiac effects of de novo hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

6 Dec 2023

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Study finds that short sleep duration and high variability in sleep patterns are significantly associated with cognitive impairment in older adults, highlighting the importance of consistent sleep for cognitive health.

5 Dec 2023

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

A study in Nature Cardiovascular Research identifies two new genetic loci associated with coronary artery calcification (CAC), a key indicator of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

5 Dec 2023

Early menstruation linked to higher risk of diabetes and stroke in women

Starting menstrual cycles at a young age - before the age of 13 - is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mid-life, finds US research published online in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

5 Dec 2023

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study explores the ecological causes of gut dysbiosis and its link to human diseases, revealing how imbalances in gut microbiota composition, influenced by host-derived factors like oxygen and nitrate, contribute to various chronic conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Study: 90% of pregnant women lack key vitamins necessary for healthy pregnancies and infant wellbeing

Pregnant women are not getting the essential nutrients they and their babies need from modern diets say scientists, who have warned that the situation will likely worsen as more people turn to plant-based foods.

5 Dec 2023

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

UC San Diego Health is recognized as a 2023-2024 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care, which is the highest award a hospital can earn by U.S. News & World Report for obstetric and infant care.

5 Dec 2023

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

There is no shortage of advice for women on what to eat, how to train, or what supplements to take during their menstrual cycles, but a new review by an international team of scientists has found little evidence to support such recommendations.

5 Dec 2023

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Researchers examined the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the increased risk of dementia, utilizing a systematic review and meta-analysis approach to cohort studies.

5 Dec 2023

Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

A study in the journal Nutrients by Danish researchers shows that consuming carrot juice, rich in falcarinol and falcarindiol, influences acute inflammatory mediators and innate immune responses in human blood.

4 Dec 2023

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

A study in the journal Nutrients found that brown seaweed consumption (BSC) effectively manages type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk and regulates blood glucose levels in patients.

4 Dec 2023

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

In a study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, researchers found that while 49% of Australian adults prioritize diet, shift workers mainly prioritize sleep, with this preference increasing with years of shiftwork experience.

4 Dec 2023

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

A JAMA Network Open study reveals age-related disparities in anxiety and depression among U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, with younger adults (18-39 years) experiencing higher levels of these mental health issues.

4 Dec 2023

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

In a JAMA Network Open study, researchers found that an eight-week vegan diet intervention in adult identical twins led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health, including reduced LDL cholesterol and fasting insulin levels, compared to an omnivorous diet.

4 Dec 2023

Mammography's effectiveness uncertain in women over 75, study shows

A British Journal of Cancer study reveals a lack of clear evidence on the benefits of mammography screening for women aged 75 and older, with findings showing an equal number of studies indicating both beneficial and no effects on mortality.

4 Dec 2023

Study links brisk walking to lower type 2 diabetes risk

A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that brisk walking significantly reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. The systematic review and meta-analysis found that every one km/hour increase in walking speed decreases the risk by 9%, highlighting the importance of walking pace in diabetes prevention.

4 Dec 2023

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Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

Dietary intervention with cooking instructions boosts kidney health in African-Americans, study finds

New drug combo fights breast cancer with brain metastases

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy can eliminate need for regional nodal irradiation in breast cancer

Study reveals subclinical cardiac changes in Hispanic women with history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Irregular sleep patterns linked to cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

Early menstruation linked to higher risk of diabetes and stroke in women

Link between gut dysbiosis and chronic diseases explored in new study

Study: 90% of pregnant women lack key vitamins necessary for healthy pregnancies and infant wellbeing

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

Scientists find sparse research on women and exercise at all

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Carrot juice boosts immune response, cuts inflammation, new study reveals

Brown seaweed emerges as a potent ally in diabetes control

Australian study shows shift workers prioritize sleep over diet and exercise

Younger adults hit hardest by pandemic-related anxiety and depression

Vegan diet outperforms omnivorous in cardiometabolic health, twin study reveals

Mammography's effectiveness uncertain in women over 75, study shows

Study links brisk walking to lower type 2 diabetes risk

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