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Young people are having less sex than their parents did at their age. Researchers explore why.

Young adults aren't behaving the way their parents did: They're not drinking as much, they're facing more mental health challenges, and they're living with their parents longer. On top of that, computer games and social media have become a sort of stand-in for physical relationships.

22 May 2023

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests that glucocorticoid levels (a class of steroid hormones secreted as a response to stress) present in the hair of individuals may indicate which of them are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the future.

22 May 2023

Nuffield Health’s 2023 Healthier Nation Index highlights an increase in mental health transparency at work

A new survey of 8,000 UK adults has highlighted an increase in mental health transparency in the workplace.

22 May 2023

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Research demonstrates that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MED) and the presence of sleep disorders synergistically increase the risk of long-term all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. The findings emphasize the importance of both diet and sleep quality in overall health outcomes.

21 May 2023

Hand-gesture decoding using data from noninvasive brain imaging

Researchers from University of California San Diego have found a way to distinguish among hand gestures that people are making by examining only data from noninvasive brain imaging, without information from the hands themselves.

19 May 2023

Research projects aims to target underlying mechanisms to regain control over substance use

One of the main risk factors for death and disability worldwide is the use of intoxicants (alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs). We know a great deal about the individual and social factors that influence the use of drugs.

19 May 2023

"Neighborhood safety" may be key to weight loss

Feeling safe where you live may be key to weight loss, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) will hear.

19 May 2023

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Whole body cryostimulation is a useful "add-on" treatment for obesity, research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) suggests.

19 May 2023

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

Researchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the rheological properties of the blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients.

19 May 2023

A novel role for macrophage-activation signaling in orchestrating the recruitment process in response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers derived peptides from the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to assess COVID-19-associated inflammatory changes using zebrafish models.

19 May 2023

Remote work: An underestimated benefit for family caregivers

For Aida Beltré, working remotely during the pandemic came as a relief.

19 May 2023

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers investigated the effect of daily consumption of mixed nuts on cardiovascular disease biomarkers in overweight and obese adults.

18 May 2023

New technique for early detection of foodborne bacteria

Produce such as lettuce and spinach is routinely tested for foodborne pathogenic bacteria like salmonella, listeria monocytogenes and pathogenic types of E. coli in an effort to protect consumers from getting sick.

18 May 2023

Biosensor Versatility; From Analytical Chemistry to Diagnostics

At Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to this year's recipient of the Ralph N. Adams Award in Analytical Chemistry, Professor Joseph Wang to discuss the versatility of biosensor technologies.

From Pittcon 18 May 2023

Thousands face Medicaid whiplash in South Dakota and North Carolina

Until recently, Jonathon Murray relied on Medicaid to pay for treatments for multiple health conditions, including chronic insomnia. Murray, a 20-year-old restaurant worker from the college town of Brookings, South Dakota, said that without his medication, he would stay awake for several nights in a row.

18 May 2023

Policy overhaul needed: Food industry's impact on global brain health

The dominance of the corporate-industrial food industry undermines brain capital and sustainable human development on a global scale. Understanding this impact is crucial for the future of public health and well-being.

17 May 2023

How the gut microbiome supports iron uptake by intestinal regulatory T-cells

Research paper discusses the relationship between iron deficiencies and immune tolerance in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The study shows that high cellular iron levels fostered by pentanoate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by intestinal microbiota, are necessary for the homeostasis of regulatory T cells in the intestine, and iron deficiencies in Treg can result in lethal autoimmune disease.

17 May 2023

Vigorous exercise not linked to increased risk of adverse events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Vigorous exercise does not appear to increase the risk of death or life-threatening arrhythmia for people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

17 May 2023

Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Lesbian and bisexual women were less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual women, which should make them a priority group for cardiovascular disease prevention, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

17 May 2023

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Research explores the relationship between caffeine use and nicotine onset among early adolescents, shedding light on a potential contributing factor to youth nicotine initiation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of caffeine in preventing early nicotine use.

16 May 2023

Stress News and Research

Young people are having less sex than their parents did at their age. Researchers explore why.

People with higher long-term hair glucocorticoid levels more likely to develop heart, circulatory diseases

Nuffield Health’s 2023 Healthier Nation Index highlights an increase in mental health transparency at work

Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination

Hand-gesture decoding using data from noninvasive brain imaging

Research projects aims to target underlying mechanisms to regain control over substance use

"Neighborhood safety" may be key to weight loss

Whole body cryostimulation: Useful "add-on" treatment for obesity

Researchers investigate the effect of sulfur water baths on rheological blood properties

A novel role for macrophage-activation signaling in orchestrating the recruitment process in response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Remote work: An underestimated benefit for family caregivers

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

New technique for early detection of foodborne bacteria

Biosensor Versatility; From Analytical Chemistry to Diagnostics

Thousands face Medicaid whiplash in South Dakota and North Carolina

Policy overhaul needed: Food industry's impact on global brain health

How the gut microbiome supports iron uptake by intestinal regulatory T-cells

Vigorous exercise not linked to increased risk of adverse events in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Lesbian and bisexual women have lower cardiovascular health scores than heterosexual women

Caffeine connection: Pre-teen caffeine consumption linked to early nicotine use

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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