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Older female colorectal cancer survivors may experience persistent GI symptoms for years

More than 4 out of 5 older women survivors of colorectal cancer may be experiencing a range of gastrointestinal symptoms many years after being diagnosed and treated, a new study suggests.

1 Aug 2023

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Scientists determine whether physical activity can be used as an effective intervention to mitigate obesity-related inflammation in diabetes.

1 Aug 2023

Theta oscillations more prevalent in the brain when remembering events, study finds

Neurons produce rhythmic patterns of electrical activity in the brain. One of the unsettled questions in the field of neuroscience is what primarily drives these rhythmic signals, called oscillations.

31 Jul 2023

Late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis leads to poorer long-term health outcomes, study finds

The Journal of Pediatrics has published a manuscript by Stacey Martiniano, MD, pulmonary specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado.

31 Jul 2023

Pennington Biomedical researcher wins NIH grant to study health effects of limited sleep and extended calorie intake

While we typically wouldn't give a second thought to that midnight snack, a shortened sleep cycle and the resulting extended eating duration can contribute to higher cardiovascular risk.

31 Jul 2023

NIH launches and opens enrollment for phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate long COVID treatments

Today, the National Institutes of Health launched and is opening enrollment for phase 2 clinical trials that will evaluate at least four potential treatments for long COVID, with additional clinical trials to test at least seven more treatments expected in the coming months.

31 Jul 2023

Trial evaluates purine P2X7 receptor antagonist JNJ-54175446 in patients with major depressive disorder

Researchers investigated the safety and pharmacokinetics of JNJ-54175446 in a double-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial (RCT).

31 Jul 2023

More alcohol intake may increase blood pressure, finds new analysis

Even in adults without hypertension, blood pressure readings may climb more steeply over the years as the number of daily alcoholic drinks rise, according to an analysis of seven international research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

31 Jul 2023

Smoking, physical inactivity, and other lifestyle factors increase the risk of multimorbidity

Researchers examine a wide range of lifestyle variables in the context of multimorbidity of chronic non-communicable illnesses.

31 Jul 2023

New study findings underscore the importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

29 Jul 2023

Expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays

As the UKHSA issues new essential health guidance for travellers going abroad, a leading testing expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays.

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

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

Home sweet parking lot: Some hospitals welcome RV living for patients, families, and workers

Jim Weaver has had two major surgeries in the past decade: one to remove cancerous tumors from his bladder and another to clear a blocked artery.

27 Jul 2023

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing.

26 Jul 2023

Data from wearable devices could be valuable in public health research

Data harvested from wearable devices and health apps could be valuable in public health research, according to a study.

25 Jul 2023

$3 million grant to study how sleep and circadian rhythm affect chronic pain

Can poor sleep and circadian rhythm make chronic pain conditions worse? Edson College Assistant Professor Chung Jung Mun plans to find out through an innovative longitudinal study.

24 Jul 2023

$Study receives $10.5 million funding to compare two care models for improving outcomes in fracture patients$

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Older female colorectal cancer survivors may experience persistent GI symptoms for years

How effective is physical activity in alleviating obesity-related inflammation in diabetes?

Theta oscillations more prevalent in the brain when remembering events, study finds

Late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis leads to poorer long-term health outcomes, study finds

Pennington Biomedical researcher wins NIH grant to study health effects of limited sleep and extended calorie intake

NIH launches and opens enrollment for phase 2 clinical trials to evaluate long COVID treatments

Trial evaluates purine P2X7 receptor antagonist JNJ-54175446 in patients with major depressive disorder

More alcohol intake may increase blood pressure, finds new analysis

Smoking, physical inactivity, and other lifestyle factors increase the risk of multimorbidity

New study findings underscore the importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

Expert warns of the increasing risks of European holidays

Enhanced light sensitivity may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms

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

Home sweet parking lot: Some hospitals welcome RV living for patients, families, and workers

Study reveals key mechanism linking obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

Data from wearable devices could be valuable in public health research

$3 million grant to study how sleep and circadian rhythm affect chronic pain

Study receives $10.5 million funding to compare two care models for improving outcomes in fracture patients

People with dementia end up in emergency care 1.4 million times a year

Longer television viewing times in childhood linked to higher risk of adulthood metabolic syndrome

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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