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Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

A Michigan Medicine-led study finds that stressors across the lifespan - including poverty, abuse and divorce - are associated with worsening health and functional outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis.

25 May 2023

Common diabetes drug could be repurposed as a treatment for autoimmune disorders

Swansea University researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes can potentially be used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.

25 May 2023

Mediterranean diet shown to be good for health and also the weekly budget

We’ve heard it time and time again – the Mediterranean diet is great for our health. But despite the significant health benefits of this eating plan, a common deterrent is often the expected costs, especially when budgets are tight.

25 May 2023

Examining first treatment for strokes linked to dementia

People who experience a type of stroke linked with nearly half of all dementias could be treated for the first time by repurposing two cheap and common drugs, a trial shows.

25 May 2023

UNC Health to join a program with Epic as early adopter of Generative AI

UNC Health will participate as early adopters of Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools through a program with Epic. It will be one of the initial few healthcare systems nationwide to do so.

25 May 2023

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.

25 May 2023

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) for breast lesion classification on ultrasound significantly improved radiologists' diagnostic performance - particularly for reducing the frequency of benign breast biopsies.

25 May 2023

High alcohol consumption could have detrimental effects on muscle mass in later life

Heavy drinkers could be putting themselves at risk of muscle loss and frailty in later life, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

25 May 2023

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

The US Surgeon General issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health a week after the American Psychological Association issued a health advisory on social media use in adolescence.

25 May 2023

Empowering patients to choose their care could help reduce hospital waiting lists

Patients will be empowered to choose where they receive their NHS care under new plans to help cut waiting lists, one of the Prime Minister's five priorities.

25 May 2023

Microplastics in the digestive tract of seabirds alters gut microbiome, finds study

Scientists have been worried about the potential harms of microplastics for years. These small plastic particles less than 5 mm in length have been found everywhere because of plastic pollution - from the Earth's deep oceans to remote regions in Antarctica, and even the seafood we eat. But, are microplastics really harmful?

25 May 2023

Assessing multimodal IFG abnormalities in individuals with a familial risk for BD

Bipolar Disorder, marked by recurrent manic and depressive episodes, poses significant social and economic challenges globally. With approximately 75% heritability in first-degree relatives, BD is a high-risk condition for those with family history.

25 May 2023

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

Researchers examines the effects of supplementing vitamin D3 in the first two years of life on psychiatric symptoms.

24 May 2023

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

An overview of the healthy eating index for toddlers between 12 and 23 months of age.

24 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

Pawsitive test: Dogs sniff out COVID-19 with high accuracy, study shows

Researchers conduct a systematic review to determine the potential of using canine olfactory senses as a screening tool for COVID-19.

24 May 2023

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Abdominal obesity increases the risk of severe COVID-19 and mortality due to heightened inflammatory responses, according to a study on Japanese patients and a murine COVID-19 model. Blocking inflammatory cytokines and preventing obesity may improve survival rates.

24 May 2023

Unstable housing fuels risky behaviors among US high school students, CDC study warns

Youths experiencing unstable housing face elevated health risks, including poor physical and mental health outcomes. Disproportionate burden is observed among youths of color and sexual minority youths.

24 May 2023

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

How happiness with appearance, dieting, bullying, and self-esteem mediates the relationship between mental health and BMI in adolescents.

24 May 2023

Wearable sleep monitoring patch created for accurate sleep apnea detection at home

The prevalence of sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, is on the rise in the U.S., but current protocols to conduct clinically accepted assessments are expensive and inconvenient.

24 May 2023

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Importance of analyzing the impact of life stressors on those with MS

Common diabetes drug could be repurposed as a treatment for autoimmune disorders

Mediterranean diet shown to be good for health and also the weekly budget

Examining first treatment for strokes linked to dementia

UNC Health to join a program with Epic as early adopter of Generative AI

United States Surgeon General’s Advisory highlights social media’s effects on youth mental health

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

High alcohol consumption could have detrimental effects on muscle mass in later life

Study analyzes bedtime screen use behavior and sleep outcome

Empowering patients to choose their care could help reduce hospital waiting lists

Microplastics in the digestive tract of seabirds alters gut microbiome, finds study

Assessing multimodal IFG abnormalities in individuals with a familial risk for BD

Boosting sunshine vitamin in toddlers may reduce psychiatric symptoms later

New healthy eating index tailored for toddlers promotes lifelong nutritional habits

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Pawsitive test: Dogs sniff out COVID-19 with high accuracy, study shows

COVID-19 'bites the apple': Abdominal obesity ignites cytokine storm

Unstable housing fuels risky behaviors among US high school students, CDC study warns

Study unravels links between obesity, mental health, and self-esteem in adolescents: Early intervention key to prevention

Wearable sleep monitoring patch created for accurate sleep apnea detection at home

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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