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Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

The recent study published in Nutrients explores the link between dietary mineral intake and cognitive impairment in elderly Spanish individuals, finding that increased consumption of iron and manganese significantly reduced cognitive impairment risk in women but showed no effect in men.

25 Oct 2023

Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

25 Oct 2023

Study challenges link between low birth weight and childhood neurodevelopmental issues

A recent study in JAMA Psychiatry used Mendelian Randomization to examine the link between low birth weight and neurodevelopmental issues in children. The research found no causal relationship between maternal genetic factors affecting birth weight and offspring neurodevelopment, although some evidence suggested that fetal genetic variants may play a limited role.

25 Oct 2023

Brain-computer interface helps ALS patient control devices, navigate communication board

It's the day after the Baltimore Orioles clinched the American League East Championship with their 100th win of the season, and lifelong fan Tim Evans is showing his pride on his sleeve.

25 Oct 2023

Can ChatGPT revolutionize nutrition education? Study examines potential and challenges

The potential of ChatGPT application as a knowledge-enhancement tool in the nutrition domain.

25 Oct 2023

AI tool effectively detects distress in hospital workers' conversations

An artificial intelligence tool effectively detected distress in hospital workers' conversations with their therapists early in the pandemic, a new study shows, suggesting a potential new technology that screens for depression and anxiety.

24 Oct 2023

Psychologists warn about the dangers of rising psychological pseudoscience

A rise in psychological pseudoscience is putting people at risk, psychologists have warned, with social media and celebrity endorsements partly to blame.

24 Oct 2023

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

The tendency of four commercial LLMs to perpetuate race-based medical misconceptions.

24 Oct 2023

CDC report highlights disparities in flu outcomes and vaccination coverage

Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults in the United States are more likely to be hospitalized with flu, as well as less likely to be vaccinated against flu, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.

22 Oct 2023

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

A systematic review explores the potential of β-carotene in enhancing cognitive function, revealing its potential benefits and the importance of dietary interventions for cognitive health.

22 Oct 2023

Online educational materials about breast surgery often difficult to access and understand

Women with breast cancer must often make complex decisions about surgery and treatment options during an already stressful time in their lives, and many of these women may turn to the wide variety of materials available online.

20 Oct 2023

New insights into daily health challenges faced by beauty service workers

The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States -; such as the small, independently-owned nail salons found across the country -; is huge, with more than $62 billion in annual sales.

19 Oct 2023

Study tests recast therapy for bilingual children with developmental language disorder

Amanda Owen Van Horne sits on the floor while a child mixes up cake batter in a play kitchen.

19 Oct 2023

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Starting buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder through telehealth was associated with an increased likelihood of staying in treatment longer compared to starting treatment in a non-telehealth setting, according to a new study analyzing Medicaid data from 2019-2020 in Kentucky and Ohio.

18 Oct 2023

Michigan voters backed abortion rights. Now Democrats want to go further.

Nearly every day, Halley Crissman and her physician colleagues in Michigan must tell patients seeking abortions they're very sorry that they can't proceed with their scheduled appointments.

17 Oct 2023

Can creatine and resistance training trim your body fat percentage?

Study reveals that resistance training combined with creatine supplementation effectively reduces body fat percentage in adults under 50 without affecting absolute fat mass. Findings are consistent across variables like age, BMI, and exercise frequency, suggesting a uniform impact.

16 Oct 2023

ChatGPT outperforms doctors in following clinical guidelines for depression treatment

ChatGPT, the AI language model capable of mirroring human conversation, may be better than a doctor at following recognized treatment standards for clinical depression, and without any of the gender or social class biases sometimes seen in the primary care doctor-patient relationship, finds research published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health.

16 Oct 2023

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Boosting brain health with iron and manganese: A dietary defense against cognitive decline

Older adults with higher levels of triglycerides may have lower dementia risk

Study challenges link between low birth weight and childhood neurodevelopmental issues

Brain-computer interface helps ALS patient control devices, navigate communication board

Can ChatGPT revolutionize nutrition education? Study examines potential and challenges

AI tool effectively detects distress in hospital workers' conversations

Psychologists warn about the dangers of rising psychological pseudoscience

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

CDC report highlights disparities in flu outcomes and vaccination coverage

Can Beta-carotene boost cognitive health? Study reveals promising insights

Online educational materials about breast surgery often difficult to access and understand

New insights into daily health challenges faced by beauty service workers

Study tests recast therapy for bilingual children with developmental language disorder

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Michigan voters backed abortion rights. Now Democrats want to go further.

Can creatine and resistance training trim your body fat percentage?

ChatGPT outperforms doctors in following clinical guidelines for depression treatment

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in ear tube placement for children with ear infections

$12.5 million grant awarded to NYU Langone Health for developing digital tool to reduce maternal mortality

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