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Some foods common in diets of adults with inflammatory bowel disease

American researchers from the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University have found that certain foods such as cheese, cookies, French fries, energy drinks, soda, and other types of junk foods are found more frequently in the diets of adults suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

7 May 2020

Vitamin D could improve outcomes in COVID-19

A new study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in May 2020 shows that vitamin D could have a beneficial effect on the course of illness for COVID-19 patients.

7 May 2020

Use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase child's risk for autism

A mother's use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not appear to increase her child's risk for autism, according to a new meta-analysis by Jeffrey Newport, M.D., published in The American Journal of Psychiatry.

7 May 2020

Health care professionals unlikely to discuss reversible contraception with young women

Health care professionals who provide contraceptive services outside of general practice are unlikely to discuss long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) or implants for young women without children - despite their proven safety, effectiveness and convenience.

7 May 2020

Study: Genes may play a far more complex role in oocyte maturation than previously assumed

Over the last six years a group of Estonian geneticists led by Associate Professor Agne Velthut-Meikas and a PhD student Ilmatar Rooda from TalTech Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology have studied genes previously associated primarily with female hormone synthesis and ovarian follicle development.

7 May 2020

People thinking they have had COVID-19 could increase transmission

A study conducted by researchers in the UK has found that people who think they have had COVID-19 are more likely to believe they are immune to the infection and less likely to follow social distancing rules.

6 May 2020

Study: Spaceflight can increase risk of blood clots in female astronauts

A study of female astronauts has assessed the risk of blood clots associated with spaceflight.

6 May 2020

Training program for GPs led to 30-fold increase in DVA referrals

A training program that teaches GPs how to identify domestic violence and abuse (DVA) victims has led to a 30-fold increase in DVA referrals, according to a collaborative study of 205 general practices led by Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with the Centre for Academic Primary Care, Bristol Medical School.

6 May 2020

Study: Laws that punish substance use during pregnancy do more harm than good

A new study co-authored by a University of Central Florida researcher shows that laws that punish substance use during pregnancy actually do more harm than good.

6 May 2020

Australia to ease restrictions with coronavirus app, return to work to kickstart the economy

Among the countries that have successfully “flattened the curve” and managed to contain the coronavirus, is Australia. The country has managed to keep the viral transmission at bay and has now lifted some restrictions to let its residents return to more normal lives. Along with easing restrictions, the Australian Government launched the COVIDsafe app to help speed up contacting people infected with the virus.

6 May 2020

Public perception of SARS-CoV-2 influences health behavior

A new study published in the Journal of Risk Research in April 2020 shows that public health behaviors aimed at preventing viral spread are influenced by public risk perception, which varies between countries around the world.

6 May 2020

AHA emphasizes the importance of managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

A new statement issued today by the American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of taking a multidisciplinary approach to the management of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy and outlines heart care before, during and after pregnancy.

5 May 2020

AHA calls for specialized care for pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions

Women with cardiovascular conditions should be cared for during pregnancy by a cardio-obstetrics team or health care providers experienced in high-risk pregnancies to provide specialized maternity care for the mother and fetus, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients, published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

4 May 2020

How mistakes help stabilize the continually changing impressions of the environment

Our short-term memory is wired to deceive people on purpose, and a new study explains why. For instance, when people look at the same object twice, the second glance reflects a slightly different image, which are the workings of short-term memory as it makes a systematic mistake.

4 May 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and breastfed infants

Pregnant women are among those at high risk of developing COVID-19, as confirmed in Wuhan early in the pandemic. A new study from Portugal published on the preprint server medRxiv in May 2020 analyses the data on the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and disease outcomes, using published cases of pregnant women diagnosed with the illness.

4 May 2020

A 'sniff test' could signal consciousness after a brain injury

A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel revealed that the ability to detect smells predicts recovery and long-term survival in patients who had a severe brain injury. The study, published in the journal Nature, shows that the simple "sniff test," which is inexpensive and convenient, could help doctors to diagnose and develop treatments for patients who have brain injuries and unconsciousness.

3 May 2020

Switzerland relaxes coronavirus guidelines allowing children and grandparents to hug

Despite social distancing measures across the globe that cautions people against close contact with others, including kissing, hugging, and shaking hands, Switzerland says children below ten years old and grandparents can hug, emphasizing that children are less likely to transmit the coronavirus.

30 Apr 2020

COVID-19 lockdown affecting UK adult mental health

As the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) took a firmer hold on the UK, the government introduced a lockdown on March 24, 2020, in an all-out attempt to ‘flatten the curve’ of infections. While the number of deaths has fallen in response, a new study published in the journal medRxiv in April 2020 reports that the pandemic is also associated with increased anxiety and depression in UK adults experiencing isolation.

30 Apr 2020

The oocytes of obese women have lower concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids

Researchers from the UPV/EHU, Cruces Hospital, the IVI Clinic Bilbao and Biocruces Bizkaia have discovered that the oocytes -immature ova- from obese and overweight women have lower concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids.

30 Apr 2020

Breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of maternal postpartum diabetes

A team of South Korean researchers found that lactation can lower the incidence and reduce the risk of maternal postpartum diabetes.

29 Apr 2020

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Some foods common in diets of adults with inflammatory bowel disease

Vitamin D could improve outcomes in COVID-19

Use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase child's risk for autism

Health care professionals unlikely to discuss reversible contraception with young women

Study: Genes may play a far more complex role in oocyte maturation than previously assumed

People thinking they have had COVID-19 could increase transmission

Study: Spaceflight can increase risk of blood clots in female astronauts

Training program for GPs led to 30-fold increase in DVA referrals

Study: Laws that punish substance use during pregnancy do more harm than good

Australia to ease restrictions with coronavirus app, return to work to kickstart the economy

Public perception of SARS-CoV-2 influences health behavior

AHA emphasizes the importance of managing cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

AHA calls for specialized care for pregnant women with cardiovascular conditions

How mistakes help stabilize the continually changing impressions of the environment

Impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy and breastfed infants

A 'sniff test' could signal consciousness after a brain injury

Switzerland relaxes coronavirus guidelines allowing children and grandparents to hug

COVID-19 lockdown affecting UK adult mental health

The oocytes of obese women have lower concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids

Breastfeeding helps reduce the risk of maternal postpartum diabetes

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