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Peripubertal stress leads to increase in adipose tissue and reduces sociability

Between the end of childhood and the beginning of adolescence, there is a critical window of time referred to as "peripuberty".

2 Mar 2022

Study focuses on the potential indirect effects of COVID-19 on tinnitus severity

Tinnitus, most often described as "ringing" in the ears even though no external sound is present, also can be perceived as humming, hissing, buzzing or roaring sounds.

2 Mar 2022

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

A ubiquitous protein called sigma 1 receptor, which is known to protect cells from stress, appears key to the function and survival of the neurons most impacted by glaucoma, scientists report.

1 Mar 2022

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Women who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compared to women who begin menopause at the average menopause-onset age of 50 to 51 years, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022.

1 Mar 2022

Cleveland Clinic launches new study exploring the link between epilepsy and stress

Cleveland Clinic has launched an innovative study exploring the link between epilepsy and stress, supported by a $5.5 million donation from the Charles L. Shor Foundation.

1 Mar 2022

Researchers explore the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on loneliness and cortisol levels

A recent study assessed the impact of social isolation and loneliness during coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown.

1 Mar 2022

A dog day at the dentist’s: North Carolina regulates pups in dentistry

The first time 11-year-old Levi McAllister had a tooth pulled, he screamed, kicked, and struggled so much that his mom had to hold him down.

1 Mar 2022

Researchers show a relationship between regionalized myocardial fibrosis and mitral valve prolapse

The larger the sail, the more wind it catches. But as that size increases, so does the stress experienced by each sheet and line connected to the canvas.

28 Feb 2022

New CDC reports provide insights on the health and well-being of children during the pandemic

Today, CDC is releasing two new reports in MMWR that provide important insights on the health and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Feb 2022

Histopathologic and molecular effects in the placenta after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy

A recent study evaluated the molecular and histopathological effects in the placenta following a SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy.

28 Feb 2022

Computer model warns about the negative consequences of diabetes treatment for some cancers

Using computer drug simulations, researchers have found that doctors need to be wary of prescribing a particular treatment for all types of cancer and patients.

28 Feb 2022

Lunchtime walks on a hot day impairs cognitive performance, study finds

Studies have shown that being in a hot environment reduces cognitive performance, whereas a brief walk enhances cognition.

27 Feb 2022

Mechanism behind how certain osmolytes cause kidney damage revealed

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have uncovered the mechanism by which osmolytes used to treat high fluid pressure in the eye and skull can cause kidney damage.

27 Feb 2022

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

A new study discusses changes in the microbiota of various parts of the body with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2022

Non-invasive ultrasonography to evaluate gonad reproductive condition in abalones

The world's abalone are threatened, endangered or otherwise vulnerable in nearly every corner of the planet. While captive breeding efforts are underway for some species, these giant sea snails are notoriously difficult to spawn.

25 Feb 2022

Remote monitoring of patients during COVID-19 pandemic results in unexpected patient safety benefit

In an opinion article appearing online Feb. 25 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, authors from University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University write about the unexpected patient safety benefit resulting from remote monitoring of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

25 Feb 2022

Preoperative body image concerns may predict complications after breast reconstruction

Psychological factors, especially related to body image, may affect the risk of complications after breast reconstruction surgery, reports a study in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

25 Feb 2022

Study suggests history of childhood traumas may increase the risk of long COVID

In a new study, researchers found childhood trauma to be a risk factor for post-coronavirus disease.

25 Feb 2022

Experiences of racism in adolescence linked to higher risk of depressive symptoms in adulthood

Black women who frequently experience racism before age 20 are at higher risk of reporting depressive symptoms in adulthood than those who had fewer experiences of racism in early life, according to a study by the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health.

25 Feb 2022

COVID babies score slightly lower on developmental screening test

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Dani Dumitriu about her latest research that investigated the development screening test scores for babies born during COVID-19.

25 Feb 2022

Stress News and Research

Peripubertal stress leads to increase in adipose tissue and reduces sociability

Study focuses on the potential indirect effects of COVID-19 on tinnitus severity

A ubiquitous protein may be key to the survival of neurons most impacted by glaucoma

Early menopause puts women at greater risk of dementia later in life

Cleveland Clinic launches new study exploring the link between epilepsy and stress

Researchers explore the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on loneliness and cortisol levels

A dog day at the dentist’s: North Carolina regulates pups in dentistry

Researchers show a relationship between regionalized myocardial fibrosis and mitral valve prolapse

New CDC reports provide insights on the health and well-being of children during the pandemic

Histopathologic and molecular effects in the placenta after SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy

Computer model warns about the negative consequences of diabetes treatment for some cancers

Lunchtime walks on a hot day impairs cognitive performance, study finds

Mechanism behind how certain osmolytes cause kidney damage revealed

Altered microbiomes in SARS-CoV-2 infection pose threat of antibiotic resistance

Non-invasive ultrasonography to evaluate gonad reproductive condition in abalones

Remote monitoring of patients during COVID-19 pandemic results in unexpected patient safety benefit

Preoperative body image concerns may predict complications after breast reconstruction

Study suggests history of childhood traumas may increase the risk of long COVID

Experiences of racism in adolescence linked to higher risk of depressive symptoms in adulthood

COVID babies score slightly lower on developmental screening test

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