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Brain dynamics and BMI linked to dieting success, study finds

Research reveals that individuals with higher BMI and extensive brain modifications during diet decisions tend to have lower success in diet modification, suggesting the impact of neural plasticity and BMI on diet adherence.

23 Apr 2024

TikTok's health content: Analyzing quality and misinformation

In today's digital age, social media platforms like TikTok have become integral parts of our lives, offering not just entertainment and catchy dances but also a wealth of information on topics ranging from home improvement to world news.

23 Apr 2024

Cost becomes a significant factor in smoking cessation efforts

Health concerns are still the primary motive for more than half of those who say they want to stop smoking in England, but cost is now a key factor for more than 1 in 4, finds an analysis of national survey responses, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

23 Apr 2024

Researchers aim to use AI for early screening and prognosis of Dry Eye Disease

Dry Eye Disease (DED) is one of the more common eye diseases, affecting up to 30% of the world's population.

23 Apr 2024

Depression linked to chronic pain: Variability shown across patient characteristics

The factors influencing the variability in depression prevalence among chronic pain sufferers.

23 Apr 2024

California legislators debate froot loops and free condoms

California state lawmakers this year are continuing their progressive tilt on health policy with dozens of proposals including a ban on a Froot Loops ingredient and free condoms for high schoolers.

23 Apr 2024

Rising costs fuel quit-smoking surge in England amid health advice dip

Researchers investigate the factors that motivate smokers to quit smoking to ultimately determine the influence of COVID-19 on smoking cessation.

23 Apr 2024

The hidden struggle of lateropulsion in stroke survivors

Lateropulsion, a clinical condition which results in the body leaning to one side, affects about half of all stroke survivors.

23 Apr 2024

Aster DM Healthcare reveals top foods to combat PCOS symptoms

Google searches related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) reached an all-time high in April 2024 globally, indicating a growing concern and interest in understanding and managing this condition.

23 Apr 2024

Review: Facilitators and barriers to vaccination uptake in pregnancy

Researchers from St George’s, University of London have identified key barriers to vaccine uptake for whooping cough, flu and Covid-19 in pregnant women, and outline recommendations for addressing vaccine hesitancy. The results are from the first review of its kind and published today in the journal PLOS ONE.

23 Apr 2024

UniSA research highlights key pain concepts for managing pelvic pain

A new study from the University of South Australia is putting people’s experiences of pelvic pain at the front of pain education to develop better pain management strategies and improved outcomes.

23 Apr 2024

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe introduces EndoGel training model for endoscopic procedures

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe GmbH is pleased to announce the launch of EndoGel, a training model designed for performing Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedures

23 Apr 2024

Research identifies digital resources for reducing medication costs

Available online tools can help to lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for patients with common urologic conditions, reports a study in the May issue of Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

23 Apr 2024

Large-scale study identifies new approach to early Alzheimer's detection

Digital memory test and a blood sample - this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer's disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are part of the study that is now inviting participants to sign up. At least 3,000, preferably many more participants are needed for the study to be successful.

23 Apr 2024

Waist circumference-to-height ratio strongly predicts fecal incontinence

Fecal incontinence (FI), or involuntary loss of bowel control, significantly impacts quality of life and mental health for millions of adults in the U.S.

22 Apr 2024

Enhancing follow-up care in colorectal cancer screening could reduce chances of malignancy

Screening for colorectal cancer presents a unique opportunity unavailable for most other types of cancers.

22 Apr 2024

AI models fall short in medical coding accuracy

State-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems known as large language models (LLMs) are poor medical coders, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

22 Apr 2024

Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics?

The role of neighborhood-level disparities in determining shorter breast cancer-specific survival.

22 Apr 2024

Study shows yoga's positive impact on emotional health in forensic psychiatry

Previous studies in correctional facilities have shown positive effects of yoga on inmates. They experience increased impulse control and improved mental health.

22 Apr 2024

Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China

Researchers at eBioMedicine project that climate change will significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in China, with human-induced warming potentially causing up to 90% of heat-related CVD deaths by 2090.

21 Apr 2024