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UChicago and Rush secure NIH grant to launch the Chicago Chronic Condition Equity Network

The University of Chicago and Rush University have received a $20M, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish a Center for Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated with Health Disparities.

18 Oct 2021

Neuroscientists discover specific brain circuit that triggers cocaine relapse in mice

Relapse is a common feature of addiction recovery – two in three patients treated for substance use disorder in the United States relapse within 12 months, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.

18 Oct 2021

‘An Arm and a Leg’: Hello? We spend 12 million hours a week on the phone with insurers

After Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer got back surgery years ago, he kept a file folder labeled "Blue Shield Troubles."

18 Oct 2021

People with obesity overrepresented among COVID-19 patients receiving intensive care

People with obesity were overrepresented among adults in Sweden receiving intensive care for COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic. Just over 39 percent had obesity, compared with some 16 percent in the population.

18 Oct 2021

Machine learning can yield "proxy measures" for brain-related health issues

A study published today by an interdisciplinary collaboration, directed by Denis Engemann from Inria, demonstrates that machine learning from large population cohorts can yield "proxy measures" for brain-related health issues without the need for a specialist's assessment.

18 Oct 2021

Genes play a significant role in how the body responds to exercise, finds study

A new study has found that genes play a significant role in how our bodies respond to exercise and has identified a number of specific genes that influence the outcomes of different kinds of physical activity.

15 Oct 2021

Study unravels new mechanism for muscle repair after physiological damage

Muscle is known to regenerate through a complex process that involves several steps and relies on stem cells. Now, a new study led by researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF, Spain)/Centro Nacional de Investigationes Cardiovasculares (CNIC, Spain)/CIBERNED (Spain) and Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM, Portugal), published on 15 October in the journal Science, describes a new mechanism for muscle repair after physiological damage relying on the rearrangement of muscle fiber nuclei, and independently of muscle stem cells.

15 Oct 2021

Creating a face mask that adapts to your environment

News-Medical speaks to Professor Seung Hwan Ko about his new face mask that can adapt to your changing conditions and environment.

11 Oct 2021

Deadly "dry scooping" pre-workout powder is becoming popular on the internet, research shows

A potentially deadly new challenge called "dry scooping" is prevalent on the internet, and new research shows video demonstrations on one social media platform popular among teens amassed more than 8 million views. Dry scooping refers to the improper use of pre-workout supplements, a powder typically added to liquid and containing ingredients that are unsuitable for children.

11 Oct 2021

Existing drug reduces obesity and fatty liver in mice without changes in food intake or daily activity

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity and fatty liver in mice and improves their heart function — without changes in food intake or daily activity.

7 Oct 2021

Adolescents' breakfast habits affected by socio-economic and gender inequalities, study finds

Breakfast is the first meal of the day and is vital for providing the energy needed to start the school day. It is, therefore, extremely important, especially during periods of growth and learning, such as adolescence.

7 Oct 2021

New digital game could help people over 50s to fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia

UQ Healthy Living is helping over 50s in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia, with a new digital game designed to train both the body and the brain.

6 Oct 2021

COVID-19 pandemic may have promoted unhealthy eating in the U.K.

A new study discusses dietary changes as a result of the pandemic.

6 Oct 2021

Urban older women who participated in an exercise intervention were healthier than non-participants

Urban participants in an exercise intervention for older women in Kuopio, eastern Finland, were healthier and had better functional capability at baseline than non-participants and uninvited rural women, according to new findings from the Kuopio Fall Prevention Study.

5 Oct 2021

Managing metabolic disease through time-restricted eating

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Satchin Panda about his latest research into time-restricted eating and how it can be used to manage metabolic diseases.

5 Oct 2021

New campaign launched to help adults improve their mental wellbeing

The general public is urged to find "what works for me" to support their mental wellbeing as the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) launches the latest  Better Health - Every Mind Matters (EMM) campaign.

4 Oct 2021

Nearly 20% of adults have elevated troponin levels after major non-cardiac surgery

About 20% of adults who have major non-cardiac surgery had elevated troponin levels, yet nearly all of them did not have symptoms of injury, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

4 Oct 2021

Gas-related symptoms linked to depression, anxiety, stress and poorer quality of life

Gas-related symptoms are associated with poorer quality of life, and higher stress, anxiety, and depression, with breaking wind being the most frequently reported gas issue, affecting eight out of 10 adults in the general population (81.3 %) in a 24-hour period, according to a new survey1 being presented today at UEG Week Virtual 2021.

4 Oct 2021

Study finds genetic link between driving convictions, accidents and everyday behavior

A new long-term psychological study of drivers has found an association between driving convictions, accidents and everyday behavior such as eating junk food or alcohol consumption.

3 Oct 2021

New study explores the best ways to increase physical activity in cancer survivors

The cancer survivorship journey can have many components, but one of the most important is regular exercise. Physical activity for individuals who have completed cancer treatment can build stamina, reduce anxiety, improve quality of life and physical fitness, and even improve survival outcomes.

2 Oct 2021

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UChicago and Rush secure NIH grant to launch the Chicago Chronic Condition Equity Network

Neuroscientists discover specific brain circuit that triggers cocaine relapse in mice

‘An Arm and a Leg’: Hello? We spend 12 million hours a week on the phone with insurers

People with obesity overrepresented among COVID-19 patients receiving intensive care

Machine learning can yield "proxy measures" for brain-related health issues

Genes play a significant role in how the body responds to exercise, finds study

Study unravels new mechanism for muscle repair after physiological damage

Creating a face mask that adapts to your environment

Deadly "dry scooping" pre-workout powder is becoming popular on the internet, research shows

Existing drug reduces obesity and fatty liver in mice without changes in food intake or daily activity

Adolescents' breakfast habits affected by socio-economic and gender inequalities, study finds

New digital game could help people over 50s to fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia

COVID-19 pandemic may have promoted unhealthy eating in the U.K.

Urban older women who participated in an exercise intervention were healthier than non-participants

Managing metabolic disease through time-restricted eating

New campaign launched to help adults improve their mental wellbeing

Nearly 20% of adults have elevated troponin levels after major non-cardiac surgery

Gas-related symptoms linked to depression, anxiety, stress and poorer quality of life

Study finds genetic link between driving convictions, accidents and everyday behavior

New study explores the best ways to increase physical activity in cancer survivors

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