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Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

A study in the journal Genes highlights how a leaky gut can lead to depressive disorders through changes in gut microbiota-derived metabolites, emphasizing the role of diet, environmental factors, and probiotics in managing these conditions.

18 Dec 2023

Social vulnerability linked to unhealthy lifestyles and poor health in the US, study finds

Study in The American Journal of Medicine reveals that increased social vulnerability in the US leads to worse lifestyle behaviors and health characteristics, with distinct geographic disparities calling for precision medicine approaches.

18 Dec 2023

Two proteins in the blood could predict dengue severity

Scientists and clinicians at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) have identified two compounds - sST2 and suPAR - in the blood of dengue patients that could determine if a patient is at risk of severe dengue in the early phases of the disease.

18 Dec 2023

Psilocybin may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression

Results from a phase II clinical trial indicate that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in certain mushrooms of the genus Psiloybe, may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression.

18 Dec 2023

Researchers identify crucial risk factors for cognitive decline after stroke

Study identifies key risk factors for post-stroke cognitive impairment and dementia, emphasizing the importance of early detection and management of these conditions.

17 Dec 2023

Physics-based metric predicts aortic aneurysm growth with 98% accuracy

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first physics-based metric to predict whether or not a person might someday suffer an aortic aneurysm, a deadly condition that often causes no symptoms until it ruptures.

15 Dec 2023

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Exposure to phthalates, a group of plasticizing and solvent chemicals found in many household products, was linked to a lower probability of getting pregnant, but not to pregnancy loss, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist.

15 Dec 2023

Researchers reveal a connection between cellular metabolism and depression, suicidal ideation

Major depressive disorder affects 16.1 million adults in the United States and costs $210 billion annually. While the primary symptoms of depression are psychological, scientists and doctors have come to understand that depression is a complex disease with physical effects throughout the body.

15 Dec 2023

One week social media break can boost job satisfaction and mental health, study finds

Are you feeling permanently stressed and overworked? It could be due to your social media consumption. Reducing it by as little as 30 minutes a day makes a difference.

15 Dec 2023

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

NTNU has developed a promising antibiotic candidate against MRSA. Behind the discovery lies a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

15 Dec 2023

Alzheimer's may worsen COVID-19 outcomes via olfactory mucosa changes

A new study identifies alterations in the transcriptomic signatures in human olfactory mucosal cells of individuals with Alzheimer's disease following SARS-CoV-2 infection, potentially contributing to exacerbated COVID-19 outcomes.

15 Dec 2023

Prunes pack a powerful punch against inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition shows daily consumption of prunes may reduce inflammation markers connected to bone signalling pathways and reduce the effects of bone loss among postmenopausal women.

15 Dec 2023

Fetal hormone GDF15 linked to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Study finds that high levels of the fetal hormone GDF15 in mothers are linked to an increased risk of nausea, vomiting, and hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnancy, offering new insights into the condition's etiology.

14 Dec 2023

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on patient blood samples are useful for identifying the genetic basis of blood cell traits and their links to common diseases.

14 Dec 2023

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

Aging poses a number of challenges to the body's well-being, one of the most important being an increased susceptibility to multiple diseases, including urinary tract infections (UTIs).

14 Dec 2023

England's decline in smoking grinds to a halt since the pandemic

A decades-long decline in smoking prevalence in England has nearly ground to a halt since the start of the pandemic, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

13 Dec 2023

Paternal alcohol consumption prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development

Researchers at Texas A&M University have already shown that paternal drinking habits prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development -; with semen from men who regularly consume alcohol impacting placenta development, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)-associated brain and facial defects, and even IVF outcomes.

13 Dec 2023

Study finds key gene deletion shields mice from diet-induced obesity and liver disease

Study in the International Journal of Obesity reveals that BMAL1 deletion in mice protects against obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease caused by a high-fat diet, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

13 Dec 2023

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John's Health Center.

13 Dec 2023

Research shows more people die from heart attacks during the winter holidays

The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.

13 Dec 2023

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Stress News and Research

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

Social vulnerability linked to unhealthy lifestyles and poor health in the US, study finds

Two proteins in the blood could predict dengue severity

Psilocybin may benefit individuals with cancer and major depression

Researchers identify crucial risk factors for cognitive decline after stroke

Physics-based metric predicts aortic aneurysm growth with 98% accuracy

Exposure to phthalates linked to lower probability of getting pregnant

Researchers reveal a connection between cellular metabolism and depression, suicidal ideation

One week social media break can boost job satisfaction and mental health, study finds

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Alzheimer's may worsen COVID-19 outcomes via olfactory mucosa changes

Prunes pack a powerful punch against inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women

Fetal hormone GDF15 linked to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Researchers develop a framework to identify potentially hidden genetic contributors to disease

D-mannose could improve age-associated urinary tract dysfunction and help reduce UTIs

England's decline in smoking grinds to a halt since the pandemic

Paternal alcohol consumption prior to conception can have a negative effect on fetal development

Study finds key gene deletion shields mice from diet-induced obesity and liver disease

Study reveals a fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health

Research shows more people die from heart attacks during the winter holidays

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