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Mountain town confronts an unexpected public health catastrophe

Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters.

18 Oct 2024

Surprising discovery in yeast could open the door to new cancer treatments

The discovery of a surprising way yeast used to brew beer can survive starvation could open the door to new treatments for cancer.

18 Oct 2024

Study reveals gender differences in Rett syndrome progression

A new UC Davis MIND Institute study offers critical insights into Rett syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects mostly girls.

17 Oct 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes

Consuming more ultra-processed foods -; from diet sodas to packaged crackers to certain cereals and yogurts -; is closely linked with higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes, a team of researchers in nutritional sciences, kinesiology and health education at The University of Texas at Austin have found.

17 Oct 2024

Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology

When trying to understand how genetic influences factor into youth behavior, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have taken the "big trawl" approach, casting their net wide to pull in all the measured traits, behaviors and environments that make up who we are and examine associations with the genetic building blocks comprising risk for mental health problems.

17 Oct 2024

Medical and behavioral interventions can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

In a study of commonly used treatments for people with multiple sclerosis, both medical and behavioral interventions, and a combination of the two, resulted in meaningful improvements in fatigue, a University of Michigan-led study finds.

17 Oct 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) delivered during pregnancy significantly reduces postpartum depressive symptoms in mothers, new research from UBC shows.

17 Oct 2024

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

Although there has been a slight downward trend in the prescription of benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures) among older adults over the last decade, the rate of first-time prescriptions for these medications after an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke is still sizable, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

17 Oct 2024

Bright night light exposure increases mortality risk, while daylight reduces it

Study reveals that brighter night light exposure and circadian rhythm disruption significantly increase the risk of mortality, particularly from cardiometabolic diseases, while brighter daytime light lowers these risks.

16 Oct 2024

Menopause transition linked to increased heart disease risk

The risk of heart disease increases with age for most people, however, for women that may be even more true.

16 Oct 2024

Young people with ADHD benefit from tactile massage

Tactile massage can relieve hyperactivity, impulsivity and attention deficit in ADHD. This is the result of a small-scale study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

16 Oct 2024

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

The Building H Index 2024 rates 75+ non-healthcare products on their impact on human health, identifying how daily-use items influence eating, sleep, physical activity, social interaction, and outdoor behaviors. The report pushes for company accountability in improving health outcomes through small product modifications.

16 Oct 2024

Yeast discovery offers new insights into cancer survival

The discovery of a surprising way yeast used to brew beer can survive starvation could open the door to new treatments for cancer.

15 Oct 2024

Mayo Clinic scientists develop mini brain models to study Lewy body dementia

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that shares traits with both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease but can be more difficult to diagnose.

15 Oct 2024

University of Michigan receives $30 million grant to enhance genetic data storage

The University of Michigan will dramatically boost the amount and type of genetic information stored in its massive TOPMed data center and used by researchers and healthcare providers around the world looking to genomes to treat disease.

14 Oct 2024

Exploring AI's role in transforming healthcare diagnosis and treatment

How artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize he way healthcare providers diagnose, treat and prevent medical conditions will be explored in the first inaugural lecture of 2024-25 to be held at Aston University on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 1800 hrs.

14 Oct 2024

Can the Mediterranean diet protect against childhood overweight and obesity?

Following the Mediterranean diet may modestly lower children's risk of gaining excessive weight, but the impact was not statistically significant after adjusting for baseline factors. Specific foods like nuts and vegetables offer some protection against large BMI increases.

13 Oct 2024

Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids

As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one.

12 Oct 2024

Last week's workout or restless night could impact your brain well into next week

The study uncovers the effects of lifestyle variables on brain connectivity, paving the way for advancements in environmental neuroscience and healthcare.

10 Oct 2024

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults-;heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease-;are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's journal, Stroke.

10 Oct 2024

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Mountain town confronts an unexpected public health catastrophe

Surprising discovery in yeast could open the door to new cancer treatments

Study reveals gender differences in Rett syndrome progression

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes

Study identifies genetic associations with youth psychopathology

Medical and behavioral interventions can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

Bright night light exposure increases mortality risk, while daylight reduces it

Menopause transition linked to increased heart disease risk

Young people with ADHD benefit from tactile massage

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

Yeast discovery offers new insights into cancer survival

Mayo Clinic scientists develop mini brain models to study Lewy body dementia

University of Michigan receives $30 million grant to enhance genetic data storage

Exploring AI's role in transforming healthcare diagnosis and treatment

Can the Mediterranean diet protect against childhood overweight and obesity?

Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids

Last week's workout or restless night could impact your brain well into next week

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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