A new study has found that, among women with a high desire to avoid becoming pregnant, those who drank heavily had a 50% higher risk of becoming pregnant than those who drank moderately or not at all. In contrast, participants who used cannabis were no more likely to have an undesired pregnancy than participants who did not use cannabis. From a larger sample of over 2,000 … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Drug Ozempic could Protect the Brain From Stroke
Three studies presented recently at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting discussed whether using GLP-1 inhibitors could lessen the impacts of stroke and related brain injuries or reduce the risk of stroke altogether. These medications, which lower blood sugar and often cause weight loss, are commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity … [Read more...]
This New Drug could Help PTSD Patients Finally let go of Trauma
Did you know that patients with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often struggle to forget traumatic memories, even long after the danger has passed? This failure to extinguish fear memories has long puzzled scientists and posed a major hurdle for treatment, especially since current medications targeting serotonin receptors offer limited relief for only a subset of … [Read more...]
Hidden Gene in Leukemia Virus could Revolutionize HIV Treatment
HTLV-1 is a cancer-causing retrovirus known to lead to adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL), an aggressive and often fatal disease. Although most infected individuals remain asymptomatic for life, a fraction eventually develops leukemia or other inflammatory conditions. The virus achieves long-term persistence by entering a "latent" state, during which its genetic material … [Read more...]
Being in Nature can Help People with Chronic Back Pain Manage Their Condition
The researchers found that people able to get out in nature said it enabled them to connect with others on a social level whereas they might otherwise spend the majority of their time indoors and isolated. It provided them with a degree of distraction from their pain and a sense of escapism from their daily lives, and they enjoyed the opportunity to exercise in pleasant … [Read more...]
Hate Exercise? Neuroscience Maps The Routine Your Personality Will Love
Previous research has shown that the personalities of people who engage in different types of organized sport tend to vary. But what is less clear is how personality affects the types of exercise people actually enjoy doing. The new study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, explored whether individual personality traits corresponded to the enjoyment of different types … [Read more...]
This “Healthy” Fat May Secretly Be Fueling Obesity
Eating a high-fat diet containing a large amount of oleic acid - a type of fatty acid commonly found in olive oil - could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports. The study found that oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat associated with obesity, causes the body to make more fat cells. By boosting a … [Read more...]
Scientists Just Found a Sugar Switch That Protects Your Brain From Alzheimer’s
Glycogen is typically thought of as a reserve energy source stored in the liver and muscles. While small amounts also exist in the brain, particularly in support cells called astrocytes, its role in neurons has long been dismissed as negligible. "This new study challenges that view, and it does so with striking implications," says Professor Pankaj Kapahi, PhD, senior scientist … [Read more...]
Is Cheese Secretly Fueling Your Nightmares? Science Weighs
Scientists have found that eating too much dairy could ruin your sleep. Researchers questioned more than 1,000 students about the quality of their sleep, their eating habits, and any perceived link between the two, and found a strong association between nightmares and lactose intolerance — potentially because gas or stomach pain during the night affects people's … [Read more...]
This AI Tracks Lung Tumors as you Breathe — and it might save Lives
Now, a team of Northwestern Medicine scientists has developed an AI tool called iSeg that not only matches doctors in accurately outlining lung tumors on CT scans but can also identify areas that some doctors may miss, reports a large new study. Unlike earlier AI tools that focused on static images, iSeg is the first 3D deep learning tool shown to segment tumors as they … [Read more...]
Researchers tested 200 toddlers — 96 chemicals were lurking in their bodies
A national study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds children aged 2 to 4 years in the United States are routinely exposed to a broad range of potentially harmful chemicals. Many of the chemicals the researchers identified are not routinely monitored and may pose health risks. The research was conducted by multiple institutions across the United … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Linked to Nerve Cells in the Brain
A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight -- without causing nausea. The discovery, made at the University of Gothenburg, could pave the way for better drugs to treat obesity. Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs called GLP-1R agonists and has been shown to effectively reduce food intake and body … [Read more...]
Obesity a Leading Cause of Knee Osteoarthritis
New research from the University of Sydney reveals that obesity, having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis. Women twice as likely to develop the condition than menConsuming a Mediterranean diet and increasing dietary fibre could lower the risk of the conditionNew research from the … [Read more...]
This Overlooked Supplement Could Help You Think Sharper and Age Better
Creatine, the supplement popular with athletes for its ability to help build strength and power, is increasingly being recognized for its broad health benefits. The compound's usefulness extends well beyond the gym, according to Dr. Richard Kreider, professor and director of the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M University. Kreider has spent more than 30 … [Read more...]
Seek Medical Advice Before Attempting Water-Only Fasting Diets, Experts Warn
Experts at the University of Sydney are urging people, especially those with existing heart or vascular conditions, to seek medical advice before attempting to lose weight using water-only fasting diets. The study, published in Molecular Metabolism, was conducted by a team of researchers in Australia, Italy and the US. It examined the impact of prolonged fasting -- a diet … [Read more...]
After Cardiac Event, People Who Regularly Sit for too Long Had Higher Risk of Another Event
People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a higher risk of a cardiovascular event or death in the year after treatment at a hospital for symptoms of a heart attack such as chest pain, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed scientific journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and … [Read more...]
Controlling These 8 Risk Factors May Eliminate Early Death Risk for Those with High Blood Pressure
A new study led by researchers at Tulane University suggests that people with high blood pressure can significantly reduce -- and possibly eliminate -- their increased risk of premature death by controlling several key health risk factors at once. The study, published in Precision Clinical Medicine, tracked more than 70,000 people with hypertension and over 224,000 without … [Read more...]
Whether it’s Smoking or Edibles, Marijuana can be Bad for Your Seart, Study Suggests
A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use -- whether it's smoked or consumed in edible form -- is associated with significant cardiovascular risks. The report, published May 28 in JAMA Cardiology, found that people who regularly used marijuana in either form had reduced blood vessel function that was comparable to tobacco smokers. … [Read more...]
Tea, Berries, Dark Chocolate and Apples could Lead to a Longer Life Span, Study Shows
New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer. The study was led by a team of researchers from Queen's University Belfast, Edith Cowan University Perth (ECU), and the Medical … [Read more...]
Gut Bacteria May Hold Key to Unlocking Better Cancer Treatment
Scientists have discovered a range of 'biomarkers' that could help to improve detection and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (GIDs) such as gastric cancer (GC), colorectal cancer (CRC), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers found that certain gut bacteria and metabolites are linked to each disease -- suggesting that these biomarkers could help in early, … [Read more...]
Ginger vs. Cancer: Natural Compound Targets Tumor Metabolism
Looking to nature for answers to complex questions can reveal new and unprecedented results that can even affect cells on molecular levels. For instance, human cells oxidize glucose to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), an energy source necessary for life. Cancer cells produce ATP through glycolysis, which does not utilize oxygen even under conditions where oxygen is … [Read more...]
Study Pinpoints The Impact of Prenatal Stress Across 27 Weeks of Pregnancy
The study, published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, is the first to examine weekly stress across 27 weeks of pregnancy to pinpoint when it most affects a newborn's stress response and temperament -- two measures that indicate infant biobehavioral reactivity. "Prenatal stress has a well-established link to negative health, including mental health, outcomes in children and … [Read more...]
New Study Finds That Tea and Chocolate may help Lower Blood Pressure
New study finds that tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure ++heart diseaseWe might have another reason to enjoy our daily cup of tea or small piece of dark chocolate, as a new study from the University of Surrey has found that naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols -- found in cocoa, tea, apples and grapes -- may improve blood pressure and the health of our … [Read more...]
How Fatty Meals Rapidly Weaken Our Gut Defenses
A study led by researchers from WEHI (Melbourne, Australia) has become the first in the world to unravel the immediate effects of a high-fat diet on our gut health. The pre-clinical study found even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause inflammation in the body, despite physical symptoms -- in the form of chronic inflammation -- potentially taking years to … [Read more...]
Eating Craved Foods with Meals Lessens Cravings, Boosts Weight Loss
A new study shows that eating dessert may be the optimal strategy for losing weight, keeping it off and keeping cravings at bay. Dieters in a clinical trial who incorporated craved foods into a balanced meal plan lost more weight during the 12-month weight-loss program and their cravings remained minimal through the subsequent 12 months of maintenance. Then-graduate … [Read more...]
Molecules in Blood and Urine could Reveal How Much Ultra-Processed Food You Eat
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) account for more than half of calories consumed in the average American diet, yet their impact on human health remains unclear, in part because it is so difficult to accurately track exactly how many UPFs people eat. In the new study, researchers analyzed blood and urine samples from 718 older adults, alongside detailed dietary recalls, to … [Read more...]
Gut Bacteria and Acetate, a Great Combination for Weight Loss
Affecting hundreds of millions of people around the world, obesity constitutes a global epidemic. It is linked to eating too much sugar and starchy foods and is known to increase the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and cancer. At the same time, studies show that eating fiber reduces the risk of the these very same diseases -- even though it cannot be digested directly … [Read more...]
A healthy diet in childhood is linked to starting menstrual periods later, regardless of BMI or height
Eating a healthy diet as a child is linked to girls having their first menstrual period at an older age than those who consumed a less healthy diet, according to a new study published today (Wednesday) in Human Reproduction. The findings remained unaltered by the girls' body mass index (BMI) or height, both of which have been associated with the earlier onset of … [Read more...]
Running on Empty: Poor Nutrition Increases Injury Risk for Female Athletes
In a systematic review of nearly 6000 runners, researchers examined the link between diet and exercise-related injury among adult distance runners. The study found that lower energy and fat intakes were strongly associated with a higher risk of injury in female runners. The study also found that a low-fibre diet increased the likelihood of bone stress injuries in both … [Read more...]
Are ‘zombie’ skin cells harmful or helpful?
Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells because they have outlived their usefulness without ever quite dying, have existed in the human body as a seeming paradox, causing inflammation and promoting diseases while also helping the immune system to heal wounds. New findings may explain why: Not all senescent skin cells are the same. Researchers from Johns … [Read more...]
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